Session Start: Sun Oct 18 18:41:40 2009 Session Ident: #ExaltedIC [19:08:02] [As we begin, Kaname and Whispering Orchid feast, the guests of honor at the small town of Falling Blossoms.] [19:08:04] [Session Start] [19:08:20] * Some dishes seem familiar to Kaname. Others are less so. [19:16:36] * Whispering_Lotus is sitting at the head of the table, smoking a long pipe. He picks carefully at the less hearty of the dishes, not wanting to seem rude, nor wanting to engage to heavily in rustic food [19:16:43] * Most of the dishes are things that Whispering Orchid has only recently been acquainted with. [19:17:11] * Kaname eats quietly and slowly, trying to take in the tastes [19:21:07] * Kaname discovers, much to her distate, that not every dish that looks familiar is necessarily one she enjoys. [19:21:46] * Kaname makes a variety of faces as she tastes the dishes, some more comical than others [19:29:28] * Whispering_Lotus scratches his chin. "Interesting. We may have a clue." [19:29:44] Some of the food you're eating is from the North, the West, and the Blessed Isle. [19:29:59] * Kaname nods [19:30:26] "Never heard of them... Although I suppose that would be only natural" [19:33:04] Well, let us see. [19:34:25] * Whispering_Lotus taps his needles on his plate absentmindedly. "The west is where pirates and beastmen shaped like sharks come from. The north is where arctic barbarians and beastmen shaped like polar bears come from. And the Blessed Isle is the home of the blessed and just Scarlet Empress, may she reign in perpetutity. [19:36:06] "Wow! So where were you going before I showed up?" [19:52:04] * Some of the drinks seem familiar to Kaname as well. She's aware of what's alcoholic, though. [19:53:06] * Kaname chooses to drink tea [19:54:14] * A few teas are available. One or two of those are familiar-smelling. One seems to be available freely. The other seems to be in a smaller pot, and she notices that no one has more than one cup. [19:54:44] * Kaname chooses the one given out freely then [19:55:45] ( Er, by freely, I don't mean people pay money for it. It just seems that people seem to be drinking less of it by their own choice. Just in case there's confusion ) [20:00:28] * Thankfully, it's one that tastes alright to her. [20:04:17] Where was I going? Hm. [20:04:27] It might be better to say that I was leaving Nexus. [20:04:37] "What's Nexus?" [20:05:15] It's a city of wonders. Quite possibly the greatest city in Creation. Or at least, this part of it. [20:05:30] A center of trade and culture for the East. [20:05:40] "So why did you wanna leave it?" [20:05:40] * Whispering_Lotus seems a little wistful recounting it [20:06:35] Unfortunately, a customer of mine was upset with my service. A dispute arose, and in resolving it, I found myself transfigured. It's unwise for me to stay anywhere for long, now. [20:06:54] "Oh..." [20:07:06] * Kaname seems a little saddened at this [20:08:16] But enough. This is a time for celebration, before we must move on. [20:08:31] "Ah yes!" [20:09:52] * Out of the corner of her eye, Kaname sees an odd sprout pop up from the ground. [20:10:14] * Kaname turns her head and looks [20:12:23] * It seems to be growing right before her eyes, hidden away from everyone else, who is too busy feasting to notice. At this point, Lotus notices as well. [20:14:55] "Ummmm, is that supposed to be doing that?" [20:15:31] * Whispering_Lotus frowns. "Unlikely." [20:15:43] * Whispering_Lotus stands, and raises his voice. [20:16:09] Ladies and gentlemen! It's my pleasure to be your guest of honor this fine evening! [20:16:30] * It quickly flowers, and buds into a recognizable hoof. Another sprout comes out of the ground. [20:16:40] However, and I hate ever so much, to be the bearer of bad news, there seems to be an unwelcome visitor in our midst. [20:19:26] The god is back. I suggest you run. [20:19:42] * Whispering_Lotus quickly wipes his needles and leaps at the growing vines [20:19:52] * Everyone starts to run [20:19:58] * Kaname stands [20:20:33] * Long of Limb and Appetite bursts forth from the earth, shouting at the sky. [20:20:58] "Ulp...!" 03[20:23:09] * Yon (dlarmour@wnpgmb1303w-ad03-42-185.dynamic.mts.net) has joined #ExaltedIC [20:30:00] * Whispering_Lotus reaches inside his robe, and pulls out a small array of tiny glass vials, between his fingers. He throws that at the god, and they crack open, causing it to begin to wither [20:31:10] * Long reels, swinging a vine-limb like a chain at Whispering Lotus at range. It withers and breaks off. Another quickly grows to replace it. [20:32:27] * Kaname flips and leaps into an acrobatic spin and strikes the vines with her flute like a strike of lightning [20:34:39] * Whispering_Lotus breathes in, and with a quick sharp shout drives one of his needles through the god's mouth, going shoulder deep as he pieces the creature to its core. Apparently he hit the pressure point that makes something die and shrivel up, and he casually tears his arm through the god's dessicated form, brushing plant mattter off of his sleeve [20:35:06] * Kaname's blow lands with unexpected force, briefly accompanied with a golden flicker that only Kaname and Lotus seem to notice. [20:35:22] * The villagers stare in disbelief, then cheer. [20:35:59] * Whispering_Lotus bows in gratitude. "Thank you. Now let us eat." [20:36:01] "Wow! How'd I do that?" [20:40:36] * The villagers welcome the pair back to the table. However, most didn't really seem to watch Kaname's actions that closely. [20:41:33] We will talk about it later. For now, let us celebrate that this down is safe. [20:44:34] * A young woman brings the smaller pot of tea over. She looks over at Kaname at Lotus. "Excuse me... has ... oh, I'm too nervous. That was incredible." [20:45:19] * Whispering_Lotus smiles. "Thank you. I assure you, it was the least I could do." [20:46:15] "Oh, it was nothing..." [20:47:05] * She places the tea pot down. "I think my hands are a little too shaky, and this is too valuable to spill... I think... if you'd like some, maybe you could pour it yourself... no, that's... I need a minute." [20:50:33] "What's so special about what's in the pot....if you don't mind my asking?" [20:51:44] * The girl blinks. "Oh, you don't know? It's tea made from maiden flower petals." [20:52:29] "Maiden flower petals..." [20:52:40] * Kaname looks at Lotus for an answer [20:53:11] It's a tea that prevents conception of children. [20:53:20] * Whispering_Lotus says this without looking up from his food [20:53:32] * It does smell familiar. [20:53:47] * Kaname blinks [20:53:55] "Ehaaaaa?" [20:58:24] Each cup is good for one month. That's why people don't take much of it. [20:59:25] "..." [21:00:03] You were out for a month, so if you've ever had it before, it's probably no longer in your system. [21:00:18] "I...see" [21:00:34] "Bottoms up, I guess then" [21:02:02] * She calms down a bit, then pours, carefully. [21:02:59] Here you go. [21:03:07] "Thank you" [21:03:12] * Kaname drinks up [21:16:08] * The maiden tea tastes familiar to Kaname as well. [21:03:23] * The elder approaches. "Oh, granddaughter. There you are." [21:04:17] * The girl bows. "Hello, grandmother. I brought them the tea." [21:06:23] * Whispering_Lotus sips his tea [21:06:28] * Kaname whispers to Lotus "Don't tell me they expect us to....y'know" [21:07:35] * Whispering_Lotus shrugs. "It's possible. As I understand it, we have been married." [21:07:49] Which is unfortunate. I don't like being tied down, but so it goes. [21:08:22] I must thank you again, for finally defeating that mad god. [21:11:32] Our town is safe, thanks to you. [21:11:58] * Whispering_Lotus smiles. " [21:12:02] Speak nothing of it." [21:13:53] * The celebration passes on into the evening, and eventually, you two retire to your shared room. [21:13:56] [Session End] Session Close: Mon Oct 19 00:00:00 2009