Start of #Sharn buffer: Wed Jan 24 23:27:18 2007 [17:53:44] [It's the morning after the day of the somewhat successful rescue attempt, and Fallen is just as discouraging and dirty as ever.] [17:54:11] [Sev and Aurora have met up outside Blackstone Church, discussing exactly what to tell Faela before they enter.] [17:54:17] [Session Start] [17:54:33] * Sev is leaning against the church's outer wall, cleaning his fingernails. [17:54:55] So how do you think she'll feel knowing that Claw fella just threw away his ticket outta Fallen to get into Daask? [17:55:31] Pretty badly. I don't think she's really ready for all the details. At least not until we've found solid proof that other people she's helped out of here have managed to lead decent lives. [17:55:45] The problem is what to tell her right now. [17:56:10] He's the only one I heard of so far. Depends on what you call a lie, really, if we ignore some of the truth. [17:57:40] I'm really not comfortable with flat-out lying to her. I guess we could say he found a job. Moved into a new place, too... [17:58:13] How about we say he just visited the arena a few times and we heard about it that way? He'd visit it anyway with what he was doing, so she can take it how she will. [17:59:25] Hm... maybe. But I don't think she'd like hearing about him visiting that murderhouse. [17:59:43] Better than her hearing he's one of the guys who looked for more people to stuff in it. [18:00:01] * Aun (~CharlesHB@c-75-68-55-218.hsd1.nh.comcast.net) has joined #Sharn [18:00:13] Yeah, I know. I was hoping to avoid mentioning his connection with the arena for now [18:00:30] I'm not gonna have her think -I- like going there. [18:00:58] But whatever, let's say it came to our attention. No need to say how. [18:01:09] * Aurora nods. [18:01:32] Maybe we could say he'd "heard" about it? [18:02:01] I guess that's alright. [18:02:24] * Aurora nods. [18:02:26] Ready, then? [18:02:27] [One of the homeless drifters of Fallen opens the front church doors and wanders out of the tower-top plaza. Faela is at the door and waves goodbye to him, wishing him well. She turns and sees you two standing nearby.] [18:02:33] * NovaSeaker is now known as Faela [18:02:45] "Oh hello you two. Did you find Claude?" [18:03:25] Ah, yeah. He's really made something of himself. [18:03:34] Found a job, moved into a new place. [18:03:51] "Really? I'm so glad to hear it. Come inside, we'll talk more." [18:04:04] * Aurora nods, and steps in, appreciating the indoors. [18:04:20] * Sev follows in afte her. [18:04:44] Made something of himself, alright. (A deadbeat.) [18:07:55] * Faela moves into one of the back rooms she shares with Aurora. [18:08:20] We didn't talk long, but he said he knew about something kinda grisly... there's some kind of arena. Someone was taking the Ravers and trying to use them as fighters in it. [18:08:53] My goodness... So thats what those people you saw were doing with them, Sev? [18:09:46] I can only guess. Maybe, maybe not. Seems like the ravers belonged to someone else, but who was also involved with the place. [18:10:22] We aren't really any closer to finding out what they are and where they come from, but we do know they seem to have a leader. [18:10:28] Wait.. belonged to someone? [18:10:35] Yeah. [18:10:45] You think there's a leader to the ravers? [18:11:03] We saw him... [18:11:04] Whoever that whacko was, he was in the midst of them and they left him alone. Instead followed whatever orders he gave 'em. [18:11:05] Kinda. [18:11:12] He was dressed up all in a way to hide his face [18:12:31] ...Are you too planning on going into raver territory? [18:12:40] * Sev shrugs. [18:12:48] I dunno. [18:12:50] The crystal spire-fragments are very dangerous... [18:13:04] two* [18:13:06] Well... eventually, we might have to. I kinda got in a scrap with a few of them. [18:13:23] I hate ravers. I hate the idea of someone USING THEM AS WEAPONS EVEN MORE. [18:13:25] * Sev 's face twitches. [18:14:57] * Faela puts a calming hand on Sev's shoulder. [18:15:25] "Sev, I understand. You know more than anyone that ravers are as much victims as they are wild animals." [18:16:11] ..What're you talking about? No raver is a victim. Just a loon..! [18:16:16] * Sev tenses up, grumbling. [18:16:16] What do you know about the ravers? [18:16:29] How to kill them. That's all..! [18:17:12] "Aurora, it's very painful for Sev to talk about." [18:17:32] "I only know through Lei." [18:17:43] (Sev's girlfriend that works at the church sometimes) [18:17:45] Do we REALLY gotta talk about this? T_T [18:17:55] Ah... sorry about it. [18:18:26] Aurora... Sev... if you two are going to be getting into even more dangerous situations... [18:18:32] You're going to need better equipment. [18:18:59] Yeah... I kinda lost my mace in the fight too. Didn't come out of it terribly well [18:19:29] Psh.. Better? What do I have now anyways except for this suit of rusty metal and a dinner knife? [18:19:29] I have a stockpile of a few hundred galifars through anonymous donations... [18:19:29] I'd like you to have them. [18:19:37] A few.. hundred? What'd I do to deserve all that? I thought.. [18:19:57] * Aurora blinks. [18:20:20] If.. if you're going to try and get to the bottom of the raver problem... [18:20:25] It's the least I can do. [18:20:40] Wow... that'd be great, but... I'll pay you back someday, alright? [18:20:42] I'm not a warrior like you two... [18:20:53] ..Mmf.. I better not let you down. [18:21:53] * Faela shakes her head. "Aurora, you've chosen to fight evil much more directly than I have. I'm obligated to support you in any way I can. Giving you the coin to give you a better chance of succeeding in your fight... it's the least I can do." [18:22:00] * Aurora nods... [18:22:19] It's.. it's not much in the grand scheme of things either... [18:22:24] Again, though, I'll pay you back. Someday, anyway. Dunno how long it'll be, but this church does need the money. [18:22:37] There's not enough to get any of your weapons magically augmented. [18:22:51] Anything is better at this point.. [18:22:55] * Sev glances at the knife in his belt. [18:22:58] Aurora... every evil being you vanquish is paying me back tenfold. [18:23:14] Well.. let me get the stash. [18:23:22] * Faela leaves the room. [18:23:38] * Aurora fidgets a bit, uncertain of what to do with this newfound responsibility [18:26:48] Well.. I need a new mace. We can rebuy your maul at the auction too... [18:27:02] Mm. A maul is like three maces. Maybe five. [18:27:02] ^_^ [18:28:14] Anything else you can think of right now? [18:28:55] * Faela returns with a rather small box. Even smaller than the one containing contact information for the people she's helped. [18:28:58] Not really. I bet something'll come up. [18:29:17] * Faela smiles and sets the box down and opens it. [18:29:25] I can't thakn you enough for this... [18:29:50] "They're in Kundarak letters of credit... made out to the Church of the Silver Flame, so Aurora will need to coin them." [18:30:16] * Aurora nods... [18:30:27] Just keep fighting, that's thanks enough, Aurora. [18:31:02] Mm. Church-bank. Right then. [18:31:07] * Sev shrugs, glancing at Faela. [18:31:51] * Faela hands Aurora eight letters of credit... each made out for 100 galifars. [18:32:12] I'll be sure to put this to responsible and efficient use. [18:32:40] * Faela nods and smiles. [18:33:45] "I trust you will." [18:34:55] Yeah. Same here. If it gets that maul back in my hands.. [18:35:48] "Well, I'll be fine here if you want to go coin those letters, Aurora." [18:36:16] * Aurora nods. [18:36:33] What's the usual operating budget each week? [18:36:55] "For the church? Don't worry about that." [18:37:11] "This stash was in excess of what we need." [18:37:37] Ah. [18:37:46] (Pause) [18:41:16] * Aurelis (~Luvcnkll@c-69-254-70-77.hsd1.ga.comcast.net) has joined #Sharn [18:41:51] [A little while later, and elsewhere in the city, Aurelis and Mairanysa and minding their respective shops across a 20-foot-wide bridge in Lower Tavick's Landing.] [18:42:08] [Business is slow as ever.] [18:42:37] * Aurelis taps a quill to a book and doodles in it. [18:43:00] [Aurelis's attention is grabbed by the bell of his shop door ringing as three people enter.] [18:43:18] * Aurelis tears the page out and drops it at his feet and begins another doodle. [18:43:26] [Leading the group is a gray-skinned, sharply-featured, bald and handome man.] [18:43:34] handsome* [18:44:40] [Behind him are a deeply scarred woman with twin notched battleaxes at her hips. She looks out of placed in a middle-class neighborhood such as this, better suited to Lower Dura.] [18:44:45] * Aurelis mubmles "Aurelis lifts his head in shock then attepmts to regain his composure. "what can Aurelis do for you gentlemen." [18:45:20] (the question wasn't mumbled.) [18:45:20] [Remaining by the door is a short, mousey man with unremarkable features, wringing a leather backpack out of nervous habit.] [18:46:02] [The bald, handsom gray-man speaks for the group.] "Hello there, are you the master of this shop?" [18:46:37] [He speaks clearly and authoritatively.] [18:46:47] * Aurelis looks around. "I may be unless you consider the short man who lent me the galifars to start it up and I owe money to." [18:47:03] "Aurelis chuckles nervously" [18:47:13] (Was that loud enough to hear?) [18:47:42] (Unless I say I was mumbling, yeah.) [18:48:00] "Ah yes. You speak in the third person, I was told." [18:48:14] (Was that a habit you developed in captivity?) [18:48:49] "Aurelis looks puzzled, I hope it wasn't from another bill collector? Aurelis continues to chuckle nervously." [18:49:03] "Allow my to introduce myself..." [18:49:16] (We'll say I always have but narrarating myself is a new thing.) [18:49:25] * Faela is now known as Xev [18:50:11] "My name is Xev." [He clears the distance to the counter and slides a stiff, rectangular piece of paper across it.] [18:50:43] "Aurelis looks nervoulsy at the paper, not another bill..." [18:51:00] "These are my associates, Mrs. Shezna Leanon and Master Thomas Domak" [18:51:34] "A pleasure... aurelis give out his hand for a handshake.) [18:51:35] "We are inquisitives. The Seekers of Truth." [He taps the business card.] [18:52:13] "Aurelis looks relieved, oh, here to purchase some scrolls then? [18:52:29] "I am here on business yes, but unfortnately not your own." [18:52:47] "We have a wide assortment of low teir items... oh, what can I help you with then?" [18:53:14] "I was sent to find you. And now that you've clarified that yes, you are Aurelis, you don't need to help me with anything." [18:53:19] "Good day..." [18:53:35] * Xev turns around and makes a hand gesture to the others who silently file out the door. [18:53:43] "Aurelis looks puzzled... Well, have a good day." [18:54:05] * Aurelis watches the group as they leave and make their way. [18:54:31] * Xev waves a hand without looking behind him as he leaves the shop... and crosses the street toward Marianysa's." [18:54:34] -" [18:55:17] * Aurelis walks to the entrance looking over at Marianysa's place curiously. [18:55:59] [Marianysa's attention is grabbed by her own store bell as the trio enters her shop next.] [18:57:39] * Marianysa quickly puts down her sword, which she had up until that moment been using to duel an imaginary opponent. She composes herself and turns to the trio. "Hi! Can I help you?" [18:58:28] [Mariansya notes that one of the trio, the thuggish looking woman, has her hands on the handles of her battleaxes, but hasn't drawn them.] [18:58:47] * Xev steps foward and offers a shallow but galant bow. [18:59:08] "Hello there. Are you the proprietor of this fine establishment?" [19:00:54] * Marianysa nods. "That's right. What can I do for you?" [19:02:01] * Xev reaches into the inside pocket of his trenchcoat and produces a small rectangular card with the words "Seekers of Truth" on it, followed by contact information in smaller type. He offers it to Marianysa. [19:02:34] "I am an inquisitive, and I believe you are connected to my current investigation." [19:04:14] "Where were you yesterday morning?" [19:04:29] (That was when the rescue attempt happened.) [19:06:09] * Marianysa takes the card and looks it over, eyes widening slightly. She looks back up. "I was looking for a friend who went missing." [19:06:37] * Xev nods. "And where did your search take you?" [19:11:29] * Marianysa answers "We found him taken prisoner in an arena in Malleon's Gate." cheerfully. [19:12:02] "An arena in Malleon's Gate you say." [19:12:13] "Thank you, you've been most helpful." [19:12:24] "What is your name, by chance?" [19:13:53] Marianysa. [19:14:07] "What a lovely name. I'll be sure to remember it." [19:14:48] * Xev nods to her again as he turns to leave, making a hand signal to tell the others to leave before him. [19:15:22] * Xev is now known as NovaSeaker [19:15:36] * Aurelis locks the shop and walks to Mari's store. [19:15:39] (Isn't Wisdom 8 fun? :V ) [19:15:49] [The trio of inquisitives exits Marianysa's shop and heads down the skybridge to parts unknown.] [19:16:02] (Haha. You could still try a Sense Motive check) [19:16:17] Hey, Mari, what did those guys want from you? [19:17:45] Oh, hi Aur. They were just wondering what happened yesterday. [19:18:15] "Aurelis looks worried, and what did you tell them?" [19:19:19] (Pft, why would I need to question the motives of the agents of truth and justice?) [19:19:38] (That was just the title of their company) [19:19:54] (DETAILS.) [19:19:55] ( Agents are.... ) [19:19:59] ( GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ) [19:21:05] Marianysa can tell Aurelis looks worried without him narrarating himself. I told them we rescued you from that arena. What're you worried about? We rescued you from the bad guys. [19:22:39] Aurelis is puzzled that Mari seemed to read his thoughts, he pauses to think. Mari, I don't think it was wise to tell people about that. Everything about what happend last night was illegal. [19:23:37] Aurelis examines Mari, are you into Psionics? [19:24:13] (Roll me a knowledge arcana check) [19:24:55] (Who?) [19:25:17] (Aurelis) [19:28:10] (Do I need to roll to know what the fuck he's asking?) [19:28:21] (Do you have ranks in Knowledge arcana?) [19:28:55] (Nope.) [19:29:03] (Then you have no idea what the fuck he just said) [19:29:55] * Marianysa folds her arms. "Aur, did they cut out part of your brain while you were down there? You're incoherent, even for you." [19:31:59] Aurelis leans on one foot and folds his arms, Woman! do not insult the power my brain posess. We're probably going to have trouble in the next few days. Unfortunately for me, you're involved. Keep in contact. I think it'd be wise if stood together to even the odds in case of trouble. In the meantime, I'll be across the bridge. [19:32:26] * Aurelis walks back to his shop. [19:34:49] Aurelis, can I ask you something? [19:35:26] Aurelis turns while in the door way a turns his hear to Mari, What's up sugar babe? [19:35:44] Who, exactly, are you narrarating to? [19:37:27] Aurelis turns and looks baffled, What are you talking about? I speak in the third person, but I'm not crazy, I don't talk to myself. You should look into that, you might want to see a Kalashtar monk or something, you may have [19:37:49] Psionic abilities. I'll see you tonight after we close shop, take care. [19:38:01] Aurelis chuckles as he walks back to his store. [19:38:26] (You're not speaking in the third person.) [19:38:33] ("I'll see you tonight...") [19:38:44] (Damn!!) [19:38:49] (:P) [19:38:56] [Scene Change!] [19:43:45] * Marianysa (~yonjuuni@wnpgmb02dc1-179-14.dynamic.mts.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:46:24] [Aun has just arrived at the offices of the Sharn Inquisitive after completing her article about the events of the illegal arena and rescue attempt.] [19:47:57] * Aun nods to the secretary. "Is mister Grannison in? I finished my assignment and need to have him give it a once-over." [19:48:51] [The secretary looks up.] "Oh hey Aun. Yeah he's in his room. He's in a real bad mood though... worse than usual." [19:49:25] * Marianysa (~yonjuuni@wnpgmb02dc1-62-215.dynamic.mts.net) has joined #sharn [19:49:47] (Internet died, as it is wont to do.) [19:49:59] * Aun grimaces. "Did someone fuck up, or is he just... you know?" [19:51:22] "I think Gary got hurt on the job... He'll be out for a few weeks." [19:51:56] "So Mr. Grannison is well.. you know." [19:52:25] * Aun nods. "Wish me luck, then." [19:53:05] * Aun takes her article out of her briefcase and walks to Grannison's office, knocking on the door. [19:53:07] "You'll need it." [19:53:15] * NovaSeaker is now known as Mort [19:53:18] "WHAT?! [19:53:31] * Mort is now known as Mort_Grannison [19:53:44] I finished the missing person article, Mr. Grannison! [19:54:38] "What good is it out in the hall?! COME IN" [19:56:20] * Aun pushes open the door and enters, closing it behind her, and hands her article to Grannison. [19:57:03] * Mort_Grannison snatches it out of her hand and reads it for a couple of second. [19:57:16] * Mort_Grannison glances up at her, then keeps reading. [19:57:28] "Passable." [19:58:01] * Mort_Grannison puts it in a stack and then goes over some other papers on his deck, a quill in hand. [20:00:16] * Mort_Grannison seems to be ignoring Aun. [20:00:45] Mr. Grannison, if you're not too busy, I'd like to ask about extra pay for that last assignment. I nearly died twice, and something to cover my Jorasco bills, and incidentals like the armor I bought would be greatly appreciated. [20:01:17] * Mort_Grannison looks up suddenly. "Extra pay?!" [20:02:21] "Look. If you go running into situations that are likely to get yourself killed that's not my problem. You'll never amount to anything if you're dead!" [20:02:37] "If you need extra pay to stay on your feet and keep handing in stories fine." [20:02:49] "But gold doesn't grow on trees!" [20:02:51] (That's right, I'll lose levels and be an even worse reporter :V) [20:02:53] "You hear me!" [20:03:13] * Aun nods. "Yes sir! I'll make sure not to die on future assignments!" [20:03:20] "Damn straight!" [20:03:39] (And get me a giant assfuck coffee.) [20:03:48] * Mort_Grannison opens a draw and pulls out a book with the Kundarak seal emblazoned on it's leather cover. [20:03:56] (Aw you ruined it) [20:04:03] (He was gonna say that before you left) [20:04:07] (Hahahah) [20:04:45] * Mort_Grannison fills in one of the letters of credit and rips it out of the book along preforated lines. [20:04:53] * Mort_Grannison nearly tosses it to Aun. [20:05:03] [The letter of credit is made out for 400 gp] [20:06:00] "Don't think this is a liscene to take risks now! I didn't hire you just to get you killed! Now get out of here." [20:06:14] * Mort_Grannison grumpily goes back to his work. [20:08:12] * Aun salutes. "Thank you, sir." She leaves the office, whistling one of the musical numbers from Tomorrow in Cyre after she closes the door [20:08:17] "And get me a giant assfuck coffee!" [20:08:39] But... that's not a story. It's just coffee. [20:08:54] [Scene Change!] [20:08:57] * Mort_Grannison is now known as NovaSeaker [20:19:34] [Hours later and across Sharn, the evening sky dims and Aurelis and Marianysa close up shop for the day.] [20:20:23] * Aurelis stands outside the shop leaning on the wall holding his book. [20:22:17] *A crash can be heard from Mari's shop* [20:22:57] ( []s are fine for actions) [20:23:08] Aurelis looks up frightened and dashes to Mari's place! [20:25:24] (The door isn't locked, btw) [20:25:47] Aurelis peers into Mari's Shop and examines the source of the clatter! [20:27:41] * Marianysa is standing over what appears to be some sort of statuette, shattered on the floor, her face bright red. She's holding her sword. "Do you HAVE to keep doing that?" [20:28:30] Aurelis stares at Mari, I was worried about you, I heard a crash. I can't see if you're all right?! [20:29:27] (You're still not talking in 3rd person.) [20:29:38] Worried? So now you're adding paranoia to your list of mental illnesses? [20:29:39] Aurelis folds his arms. When you're done with that you want to get a bite to eat then see if those guys went looking for that overzealous chick with the bow or the Barbarian? [20:31:00] Why are you so concerned about them? They're inquisitives, they're doing their job, right? [20:32:56] * Marianysa grabs a broom and starts to clean up her mess as she talks. [20:33:47] Aurelis puts his hand to his chin as if trying to prove his intelligence which isn't helping. I think this may be about me. I want to make sure, I couldn't care about them or the midget who I own money to, I just need to know. [20:36:44] * Marianysa rolls her eyes. "Of course. Not that I care about the midget either." [20:37:37] Aurelis continues, so is that a yes? Settled, Aurelis needs to know why these guys want him. [20:37:39] (You know, you people are racists. Using slurs like "midget" willy nilly.) [20:37:50] But...you win, I'm interested in seeing what kind of insanity you have in mind. Plus someone has to keep you from ending up in a dungeon again. [20:38:03] I would be derogatory to anyone I didn't like. [20:38:29] () [20:38:43] (sorry) [20:40:01] Aurelis sneers at Mari, As I recall if wasn't you who broke Aurelis out anyhow. [20:40:27] (As Aurelis recalls) [20:40:58] (She helped, but wasn't there for me getting out of the cell) [20:41:38] * Marianysa smirks. "I didn't put you in it either." [20:42:16] Aurelis is silence by Mari's attitude. Hurry up, I'm hungry. [20:43:06] ("Aurelis is hungry") [20:43:36] Fine, let's go. I guess I'm buying, since the creepy little guy took all your money. [20:45:02] Aurelis thinks about the leather armor Mikael gave him that he sold earlier. You're right Mari, I'm broke. [20:45:58] In that case, you're buying. [20:46:37] Aurelis looks scared, why? I'm broke? Are you sure you aren't Psionic? [20:47:08] (aaaahahhahahaha) [20:48:09] * Marianysa stops for a moment, then smirks. "That's exactly it." [20:48:41] (Bluff and Sense Motive checks if you want to try and tell if she's lying) [20:51:11] (Do I get anything to buff? Charisma bonus?) [20:51:29] (Yep, I noted that in exalted) [20:52:10] Aurelis stares at Mari, I'll try not to think around you. [20:54:31] * Marianysa giggles. "Well, you're already good at that." [20:55:08] Aurelis stares at Mari, GET OUT OF MY MIND!! [20:56:10] Aurelis talks exaggeratedly with his hands, This is my mind, I did not give you permission to look into it! Do not abuse your abilities! [20:57:08] Aurelis storms out, I'll wait outside! [20:57:34] * Marianysa locks up and follows Aurelis, still grinning. [21:02:06] [Marianysa and Aurelis go out and have a meal at a local tavern. As the entry way to Sharn, Lower Tavick's Landing has a decent adventurer population and various interesting indiviudals can be found among the more common folk as they dine.] [21:02:27] [Afterward, Marianysa suggest they check on Aun first, since she's the only one she has contact information for.] [21:03:14] Aurelis thinks Mari just wants to see Aun because she want's a carnal relationship with Aun, whore. [21:12:46] I'll pretend I didn't hear-I mean, read your mind. [21:13:26] Aurelis growls at Mari and begins to march. [21:15:05] * Marianysa glares at Aur, and leads the way, since she presumably knows it. [21:19:26] [Marianysa and Aurelis share an uncomfortable skycab ride to Lower Menthis] [21:22:03] [Aun has since returned from the Sharn Inquisitive, as her in-office paperwork after submiting an article doesn't take long. She's not home from eating dinner more than 10 minutes when she hears a knock at the door.] [21:22:56] * Aun puts aside her book and opens her door on its chain. "Hello?" [21:23:48] Aurelis waits impatiently. [21:23:54] [Marianysa and Aurelis are on the other side.] [21:24:27] * Aun unchains the door and opens it. "Hey, come on in. What brings you guys down here?" [21:25:08] Aurelis looks over at Mari, you want to say something Mari. [21:25:37] * Marianysa waves, smiling cheerfully. "Well, Aurelis has this _thought_ that something might be going on and you might be involved." [21:27:28] * Aun looks over to Aurelia. "What's that, then?" [21:28:19] Aurelis shifts his weight, did an inquisitive agentcy contact you tpday? [21:28:48] * Aun shakes her head. "Can't say they did. Why?" [21:30:15] * Marianysa shrugs. "I didn't really think it was important, they were just asking some questions about yesterday. But Aur freaked." [21:30:19] Aurelis looks at Mari then back at Aun, Some people asks Mari where se was last night and where looking for me. [21:30:41] (Last morning) [21:30:46] (You were rescued before noon) [21:32:21] Which agency? If it's a big one, maybe we can work with them, have a safety net. [21:32:22] He's really narrarating up a storm, so he must be worried. [21:34:05] Aurelis looks over at Mari, stop that, I don't narrarate. The "Seekers of truth". [21:34:17] * Aurelis makes quote marks with his hands. [21:35:17] ("The, Aurelis makes quote marks with his hands while saying, Seekers of Truth.") [21:35:29] * Marianysa looks away, snickering. [21:39:18] * Aun shrugs. "Never heard of them. I guess they can't be anyone good." [21:39:42] (Pause) [21:39:48] (Are you people standing in the door?) [21:40:15] (I guess so, we haven't been asked in) [21:40:23] (Okay) [21:40:29] (You have, actually.) [21:40:46] (* Aun unchains the door and opens it. "Hey, come on in. What brings you guys down here?") [21:41:18] (So wanna say that everyone's inside the apartment?) [21:41:35] Aurelis looks at the women, lets check on everyone else. [21:41:41] (I said pause) [21:41:48] (sorry) [21:42:14] (Yeah, makes sense) [21:42:18] (Alright) [21:42:31] (Works for me) [21:42:40] [Just then, there's another knock on the door.] [21:43:24] * Aun opens the door on its chain again. "Hello?" [21:44:04] [Aun sees a familiar face. Gray-skined, but strikingly handsome.] [21:44:09] * NovaSeaker is now known as Xev [21:44:20] (Has he seen the form you're in before?) [21:45:03] (I think Scarlet Llowen was something Aun started doing after she graduated. Before, she probably had something like her androgynous form she used growing up.) [21:45:17] (Even through college?) [21:45:20] (So not unless they've run into each other after college.) [21:45:35] (Well, yeah. Otherwise, ID is sort of a bitch.) [21:45:37] (Okay) [21:45:58] (Isn't Scarlet sort of recognizably her natural form just half-elfy?) [21:46:10] ("I look nothing like the person who enrolled, but I assure you that you should let me eat free as part of a room and board contract that may or may not exist!") [21:46:35] (Yeah. But the fact that it actually has facial features is a notable difference :V) [21:46:52] (Heh. Okay) [21:47:04] "Excuse the intrusion but...." [21:47:11] * Xev cocks his head to the side. [21:47:13] "My my." [21:47:49] "Is that you, Aun, hiding under that pink skin?" [21:48:21] * Marianysa 's ears perk up at the voice. "It's that guy again!" She whispers to Aur. [21:49:04] * Aun shrugs. "Yeah. Things you have to do to make a living. You know." She pauses, taking him in. "Or not." [21:49:20] (is Aur me) [21:49:35] [Through the couple of inches of open door, Aun can make out one other figure standing with Xev. An unasuming man in a heavy, dirty fur coat, nervously kneeding a backpack in is hands.] [21:49:52] (Yes) [21:50:30] "Yes indeed. As much as I'd love to reminice, I am also here making a living. If you would be so kind as to answer a few questions?" [21:50:57] * Aun nods. "Let's not make this any longer than it has to be." [21:51:08] (Well Aurora's not here and I'm not sure Mari even knows her name yet. Damn Au names) [21:51:21] Aurelis crosses his arm and thinks about his lack of trust for this guy. [21:52:30] "Agreed. Looking at you like that is rather sad. How far you've fallen from seeking truth." [21:52:49] * Xev shakes his head. "On to business then." [21:52:51] Oh come on Aur, he knows Aun, he can't be a bad guy...right? [21:53:19] "Where you with those other two yesterday morning?" [21:53:28] Yes. [21:53:46] Aurelis doesn't like the situation, why are you here? [21:53:57] "You participated in the rescue of one of Daask's slave-gladiators?" [21:54:32] I followed and reported on the rescue. [21:55:02] "And you were present at the arena during his escape?" [21:55:55] (Is he indicating Aurelis?) [21:56:32] (I'm assuming you're talking through the chained door, and he can't see Aurelis) [21:56:43] (Does Eberron have anything resembling psychiatry :V ) [21:56:49] Whose escape? [21:57:40] "The man that walked into your apartment accompanied by one Marianysa. His name is Aurelis. He owns a potion and scroll shop." [21:57:54] "He is an excoriated heir of the Mark of Storm." [21:58:07] "Is that enough information for you to stop playing games?" [21:58:13] Yes. And yes. [21:58:41] (House Jorasco, the healing house, does have rooms for the mentally insane) [21:59:03] "Thank you. That's all I needed from you." [21:59:08] "Goodbye." [21:59:21] * Xev walks away, the mousy man following him. [21:59:57] Woops. [22:02:23] * Aun shuts the door, her calm facade breaking. "I hate that son of a bitch! Hate! There are 1,347 towers that fill the city of Sharn. If the word hate was engrave on every stone of every tower, each thousands of feet high, it would not equal one billionth of the hate I feel for Xev at this instant! Hate!" [22:04:06] Aurelis is silent [22:04:29] Okay, so he IS bad then? [22:05:19] * Aun takes a deep breath, knocks over a bookshelf, the rights it. "He's... Well, he's an asshole, at least." [22:06:31] * Marianysa blinks. "Are...are you okay?" [22:07:41] I hadn't seen him since I graduated. And I was really hoping I wouldn't see him again. [22:15:17] Oh. [22:15:25] * Marianysa 's face falls. "Sorry." [22:15:51] (Roll me a strength check for picking up that bookshelf. :P) [22:15:55] * Xev is now known as NovaSeaker [22:16:30] (I take 10 which is enough to pick up a smallish bookcase. :V) [22:16:54] (>:( It's made of lead.) [22:17:44] (Oh god why did I buy this terrible bookcase D:) [22:18:20] (Cause a warforged made it. :V) [22:18:40] ( hahaha ) [22:18:45] ( That's a perfect explanation ) [22:18:46] * Aun begins picking up the books. "We'll just have to deal with this. Or I will, I suppose, since none of you have to deal with him. [22:18:50] (Hahahha) [22:20:02] But...he came looking for us too. [22:20:37] (And he seemed to know a *lot* about Aurelis) [22:22:44] Well, you have to *deal* with him, in a business sense. I have to deal with him in a 'Why did I think it was a good idea to decide to date an asshole' sense. [22:23:12] Oh! Oh. [22:27:10] * Aun finishes replacing the books. "So, what now? Someone's looking for you, Aurelis." [22:27:36] And with that excoriated bit, it doesn't sound like your house, either. [22:28:07] (Someone explain excoriated please) [22:28:24] (Basically, disowned by a dragonmarked house) [22:31:50] Aurelis looks up after his long silence. Can I trust all of you with something. [22:31:50] Now that you are involved? [22:31:50] * Aun nods. "Go ahead." [22:32:28] You've seen my mark? [22:32:40] (You were topless at the arena) [22:33:02] (I know, I didn't know they were there) [22:33:06] What about it? [22:34:00] (You were topless when they rescued you) [22:34:10] (true) [22:36:00] * Marianysa nods. [22:36:04] I was once a member of House Lyrander, when word of my less than legal actions got around my rival used his power to have me removed. Since then I've changed my name because of it. [22:38:03] (With Mikael's help.) [22:38:05] (:P) [22:38:07] I don't know why They wont leave Aurelis alone but this is dnagerous. Now that the incident with the Daask happend you're connected with me. [22:38:49] Aurelis paused and looks down, don't try boarding any elemental bound ships. [22:41:09] Wow. That's just...so... [22:41:21] ...dramatic! [22:41:52] Aurelis hopes Mari doesn't try to kiss him. [22:42:51] Aurelis wishes. [22:43:24] * Aun shrugs. "I've never wanted to leave Sharn anyways. Still, this is... Well, dramatic. I wasn't expecting this at all. [22:43:35] Aurelis glares at Mari I'm thinking the color blue, MAri what color am I thinking of? [22:45:23] Bl-bl-blue oh god I can't take it anymore. [22:45:38] * Marianysa practically convulses in giggles. [22:45:52] Aurelis is dumbfounded, You are Psionic Mari [22:46:11] (Hahahaha) [22:46:17] That's amazing. I was going to guess grey. [22:46:41] Aurelis jumps in agreement, SEE?! [22:47:22] I'm-hah-just-aahaha-full of surprises. [22:50:03] Aurelis is stunned into silence [22:57:08] * Aun sits back down. "Aside from Xev following you two here, what's been going on?" [22:58:52] That's...hehe...about it. [22:58:59] * Marianysa finally regains her composure. [23:08:20] * Aun looks up. "Oh, Mari, are you still interested in trying to find out what's happening with the ravers, now that you've had a day to think about it?" [23:12:55] Well...even if I didn't want to, I'm not sure I'd have a choice anyway. And I do want to. [23:15:02] * Aun smiles. "That's good." She pauses. "Something's bothering me about Xev trying to find all of us. I don't think it's the Daask. They probably have their own guys, or something. But it's strange." [23:17:55] Maybe we ought to find Sev and Aurora before he does. [23:20:19] That's right, he's probably going to look for everyone who was involved. But, uh, what would he want? Do you know what this guy is doing now? Who he works for?> [23:21:24] I don't know, but I don't think I want to be involved in anything Xev is. He never cared about anyone but himself. [23:24:38] * Aun shrugs into her coat and shifts into Bloody William. "Come on, let's head him off at the pass." [23:26:08] * Aun is now known as Charles [23:26:14] [Session End[ [23:26:15] ] End of #Sharn buffer Wed Jan 24 23:27:18 2007