Start of #Sharn buffer: Wed Jun 11 20:04:24 2008 [17:43:22] [The next day, Aurora and Mauz awake in Blackstone Cathedral. Temper remains where he was standing the night before, staring up at the Silver Flame emblazoned on the back wall of the worship hall.] [17:44:12] [Session Start] [17:44:18] * Mauz doesn't look all that terribly eager to be there, but someone's got to stick with Aurora (that isn't the tin man) and that honor looked to have fallen to him. "... eh." [17:46:09] * Aurora says her morning prayers, leaves her room, and sees Mauz and Temper around. "Ah. Morning." [17:46:26] "Good Morning." [17:46:53] You seem interested in the symbol of the Holy Flame. Do you mind if I ask why? [17:47:13] "Religion is something that... I do not understand." [17:47:31] I don't understand it sometimes either, but. [17:47:38] "I do not see how this painting gives orders." [17:47:51] * Mauz stands up and kicks his legs out. "Sometimes, doesn't hurt to believe in something greater than yourself, y'know?" [17:48:05] "It has no means of verbal communication, and I do not believe there is a magic mouth spell in effect." [17:48:06] It's not somethign that gives orders directly. It serves more as a reminder. Like... hm. [17:48:22] * Aurora tries to come up with an analogy that the Warforged would understand. "Like a Standard bearer." [17:48:35] [Temper turns to Mauz] "Like Breland?" [17:49:09] [He turns back to Aurora.] "But Breland's standard represents the King." [17:49:14] That too. Well, that's not really worship. More like holding onto an ideal. Not my thing, though. [17:50:06] [After a bit, Temper just shakes his head.] "I do not understand." [17:50:15] [His tone seems final.] [17:50:34] Give it time, fella. [17:50:49] Maybe you'll understand later. You've heard a bit more now. Take it a little at a time. [17:50:56] * Mauz touches his skull and frowns -- looks like there's some fuzz trying to grow in. "Time to shave." [17:51:51] "I am concerned about Marianysa. She has not returned to base." [17:52:19] Well, she usuaally doesn't return here. She has a shop where we usually find her. [17:52:28] I was planning on heading there. [17:52:36] She'll need time to herself to let things in her head settle. [17:52:38] "I will accompany you." [17:52:52] ... eh, was looking for a bit of a walk anyway. [17:53:01] Thanks. [17:53:08] * Mauz grins, a touch. "Besides, I might see someone cute that isn't you, Aurie." [17:53:40] Uh... thanks [17:53:49] Anytime. [17:54:22] * Aurora goes to say hi to Faela, maybe help her around a little before she heads off. [17:55:19] * Mauz tags along, smiling and looking around like he's enjoying life. [17:56:34] [After a bit, the trio heads out to Mari's shop.] [17:57:59] [The storefront has a "Closed" sign on display in the window.] [17:58:18] ... want me to knock? [17:58:34] Go ahead. [17:58:55] * Mauz does the honors, then puts on a winning smile. [17:59:49] * Marianysa does not answer the door, but movement can be heard from somewhere inside. [18:00:32] [Temper walks forward and knocks. Harder.] [18:01:38] [His voice increases in volume, without the usual change in inflection that accompanies most humanoids who are yelling.] "MARIANYSA ARE YOU COMPROMISED?" [18:01:54] .... gyah! [18:02:12] * Mauz winces a little. "Man, the pipes on you!" [18:02:40] Calm down. Give her some time [18:03:09] "I am calm." [18:03:53] [His facial expression is incapable of change, so the only indicator you have of Temper's mood is his voice, which does seem perfectly calm, like a frozen lake.] [18:04:10] [Just a very loud frozen lake.] [18:04:32] "She is not answering." [18:04:34] * Marianysa finally comes to the door, after a few more minutes of bumping around being heard. She looks like she's dressed in a hurry. Her hair isn't in it's usual ponytail, and her face is tear streaked and rather flushed. "DAMMIT WE'RE-oh." [18:05:00] "Morning." [18:05:40] Whaddaya want? [18:06:18] Just wanted to check on you... [18:06:18] "Your condition, has it improved?" [18:06:29] Mostly checking on you. Can I be honest? [18:07:24] Yeah, sure, okay. [18:07:46] You look like shit. We need to get your cleaned up or something. Can I come in? [18:07:54] * Mauz is trying to get in even before he gets an answer. [18:09:10] * Marianysa backs up to let him in, and stumbles. She leans unsteadily agains the wall. [18:10:19] [Temper enters and holds out a hand to support Mari.] "You are inebriated." [18:10:43] * Mauz has a sniff as well, then looks around for a bottle. [18:11:49] * Marianysa doesn't take the hand. "Yeah, guess I am. S'what?" [18:15:21] [Temper moves forward and steadies Marianysa himself, holding her shoulder.] "I thought humanoids consumed alchohol for pleasure." [18:16:19] HEY! Lemme go! [18:16:30] * Marianysa pushes away from Temper, nearly falling again. [18:16:41] Not always. Sometimes it's a good way to deaden yourself enough to not care for much. [18:16:50] ... and she didn't save any for me. Beh. [18:18:41] * Marianysa shrugs. "I got s'more upstairs." [18:18:52] [Temper moves forward and steadies her so she doesn't fall, but does let her go afterward.] [18:18:59] Let's step inside [18:19:20] (You're the only one outside.) [18:19:31] ... yeah, that's good, but right now's not a really good time for me to booze it up. [18:19:44] * Mauz sits down and just waits for Mari to settle somewhat. [18:20:19] ( Whooops ) [18:20:21] * Aurora steps inside [18:20:28] * Aurora closes the door. [18:20:42] * Marianysa finally finds a chair and slouches into it, glaring at Mauz and Aurora and ignoring Temper. "So? What did you want?" [18:21:19] We just came to see you. We were worried for you. [18:21:27] Mostly. Color me worried. You never struck me as the drinking sort. [18:22:13] 'm not, really. Felt like a good time to start. [18:22:23] [Follows the others into Mari's living room where they sit, but remains standing.] [18:22:34] Why worry? Not like I'm the one getting dead. [18:23:11] On the outside naw. And to be fair, a bit of boozing to kill the pain isn't bad. Don't make it a habit, though. [18:26:44] * Marianysa scowls. "Why the hell not? Like it really fucking matters." [18:27:35] "...What your companion was fighting for does not matter?" [18:27:39] [Temper seems perplexed.] [18:28:58] Well, yeah. He kicked it for you. [18:29:12] You're gonna die too. All of ya. [18:30:40] Yep. [18:31:04] ... well, yes. [18:31:08] * Mauz sounds surprisingly nonplussed. "But you gotta choice." [18:31:33] You either live and die... or you live, *live*, and then die. With the latter, at least you know you got in as much as you could. [18:31:57] And you can do it without me. I'm... [18:32:21] "Loharath would have wanted you to keep fighting." [18:32:26] I'm sick of being the one left behind. Loh, and Aur, and Andres... [18:32:43] "That is what you told me. He said so with his last words." [18:32:55] * Marianysa stares at Temper, tearing up. "What the hell do you know? You never even met him." [18:33:05] That's gotta say something, girl. [18:33:13] "I only know what you yourself told me." [18:34:19] Whether you think it was a useless gesture or not... he did that becaues he wanted something. [18:36:24] Well what about what I want? [18:36:39] If I had what I wanted, you'd... [18:37:12] * Mauz holds his tongue. "Okay, let's not go that route. But yeah... it's fucking unfair, but sometimes dreams die. Just gotta pick up and keep trucking." [18:37:28] What good's all this fighting if you're gonna die and leave everyone behind? [18:39:18] Gotta have a purpose. [18:39:31] * Mauz shrugs. "Mine is to pay you all back somehow. I owe you bastards my life." [18:39:39] And I won't rest until the debt's settled. [18:40:06] Loharath's was fighting for justice and ensuring a better future for everyone. [18:40:26] So is mine. Without us, the ravers... [18:42:58] Who cares about them?! All these sacrifices...don't you CARE about the people you're gonna leave behind? [18:43:32] * Mauz looks, for a moment, sober... and perhaps deeply pained. "More than you know." [18:44:55] If...if you wanna keep fighting...then fine. Go do it. Go die. I'm not gonna help you kill yourselves. [18:46:00] "That is what you'll be doing if you don't fight." [18:46:37] "You won't be with your unit to watch their backs, contribute a sword arm, and add your own perspective." [18:47:17] "The unit is only as strong as its soldiers." [18:47:29] ... big guy does have a point. Of course, for me it's more about having pretty faces around. [18:48:31] * Mauz smiles. It's not a lechy smile, for once, just a bit sad. "That, and I can't stand to see a girl cry. Long story." [18:48:49] * Marianysa glares at Temper. "Don't you dare go putting this on me, you bastard. You just got here and you already think you can talk like this? You're all dead, with or without me. Andres sure didn't need my help to die." [18:49:34] What kind of world would we live in if everyone just decided to do nothing because they'd die on their own? [18:50:18] What kind of world do we live in NOW? [18:50:31] A shitty one, to be fair. [18:50:35] One that needs our help. [18:50:43] * Mauz leans back. "... but things don't change if no one stands up." [18:51:08] ... Dragons preserve me, I sound like my teacher now. [18:51:22] We beat the ravers. What else can we beat? Why don't we find out? [18:52:15] * Marianysa 's shoulders sink. "I'm just..." [18:52:21] * Marianysa starts to sob. [18:52:35] * Aurora hugs Mari. [18:53:01] * Mauz stays where he is, although he's not looking terribly at ease. [18:53:51] [Temper does not shift his stance, tilt his head, or make any sign that Mari's condemnation of him affect him.] [18:56:54] You guys...even if I ask you, you're not gonna promise me, are you. [18:58:07] I'm afraid not [18:58:17] To not risk it all? Can't. Dunno what'll happen to me. Someone had their eye on me, and no telling if they had friends. I'm in this hip-deep now. [18:58:21] And I think you already know why [18:58:41] * Mauz scowls. "And I don't want the family knowing, or they'll reel me in and I'll never have a free day in my life ever again." [18:59:11] No...I mean...you gotta look after yourselves, too. [18:59:41] You mean I don't? [19:00:27] * Mauz grins. "But... still. Can't promise that I'll have a tomorrow. But I can promise you that I'll kick and scream like the bastard I am to try and make sure I do." [19:02:11] I mean....agh, stupid booze, making me stupid. [19:02:31] Leave it alone. I'll polish the rest off for you sometime. [19:04:10] "I can consume it without any ill effects if you wish to be rid of it." [19:06:57] ...sorry guys. You didn't need to hear this. [19:07:13] We did. And I kinda feel you. [19:07:57] It's fine. [19:11:37] It's...it's not fine. [19:12:07] * Marianysa looks at Temper. "I...sorry." She looks away. [19:13:57] "Why?" [19:16:57] Cause I was a bitch. And I don't know you either. [19:18:19] "You are emotionally unstable currently. I took no offense." [19:20:49] I...right. [19:24:22] Yeah. So... feeling a bit better? [19:24:54] A bit. Maybe. [19:25:31] I still...need time, I think. [19:26:12] THat's fine. [19:26:26] "Personal leave." [19:26:45] [Temper nods and walks out of the room.] [19:28:28] Fair enough. [19:28:37] * Mauz watches Temper step out. "... he's direct." [19:30:05] Temper, where are you going? [19:30:36] [Temper stops and turns around.] "We are heading back to base, are we not?" [19:30:39] * Marianysa just watches Temper leave without saying a word. [19:30:59] What are you considering base? [19:31:10] "Your church." [19:31:13] * Aurora nods [19:31:27] "It's a well-fortified, defensible position." [19:32:10] I think I'll go ahead and let Phanos know how things are going... maybe talk to Miashta, let her know what's happened... and then I'll return to the church. [19:32:34] "I shall accompany you." [19:33:13] * Aurora nods. "Thanks." [19:33:17] Mauz, what about you? [19:37:04] Hrm. [19:37:23] ... I need to get a better feel for the city. Maybe see if I can make a few quick connections. Prep for my next move. [19:37:38] ... mebbe contact the family, let 'em know I'm not dead. [19:37:40] Yet. [19:37:55] * Marianysa winces. [19:38:39] Heh, sorry... just kinda painfully aware of my mortality since I was young. It's kinda weird... but anyway. Mari. [19:39:04] Getcherself cleaned up. Put on something nice, find a good, quiet place... and think about the good stuff. It'll help. [19:40:27] * Marianysa nods quietly. [19:47:17] Well... if you'd like us to visit again, when would be a good time? [19:52:08] I'm not really sure. [19:52:53] [Temper nods and leave again.] [19:54:45] Well, I'll drop by sometime. Mebbe invite you to lunch or something. Fair enough? [19:55:09] * Marianysa nods. [19:57:25] * Juna (Macbelles@pool-72-71-240-22.cncdnh.fios.verizon.net) Quit (Quit: Client Exited) [19:58:37] I guess we could spend the day off, maybe try to see if we can re-orient ourselves tomorrow [20:04:03] [Session End.] End of #Sharn buffer Wed Jun 11 20:04:24 2008