Three Pillars: Second Chance
Session 26
The Flaming One
How many bites does it take to get to the delicious center of a Damon-pop?
The Flaming One
No one really knows.
Matthew Hammer
But may the world never know?
The Flaming One
That too. ;p
The Flaming One
Well, lets start w/ Portland. Damon!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Yes?
James Minnis
I'm sure something Damon irritates will find out one of these days... ; >
The Flaming One
In your dream, you feel comfortable.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Many things have tried, Fido.
The Flaming One
You seem to have finally gotten everything you want. Power. Riches. Respect.
The Flaming One
The legions of the dead listen when you speak. The spirits come when you call.
The Flaming One
But why does it feel... empty? Forced?
The Flaming One
There seems to be a tightness in you. It follows where ever you go, whatever you do. Dragging you from place to place.
The Flaming One
Then, you figure out why... looking up, you see the strings.
The Flaming One
They attach to you everywhere. You cannot see how far up they go.
James Minnis
[private]what do I see when I look at damon in the spirit world?
The Flaming One
When you awake, you have a lingering feeling of not being in control. Not something that sits well with a Rothchild (down 1 die pool today, chap! [Love that flaw! :)])
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon spends the day mumbling about symbolism.
The Flaming One
[private to James Minnis] Damon, only bigger. He has a strong spiritual presense. The "hole" inside him is even more evident.
The Flaming One
Ivy: You slept well.
The Flaming One
Runs: Your dreams cannot be remembered.
James Minnis
[private]can you describe the 'hole' better for me?
The Flaming One
So, what was the plan today?
Penny Gronbeck
am I back to normal yet?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Nothing. If something is controlling Damon, he's gonna stay put.
James Minnis
OOC: but what if that is what they want you to do?
The Flaming One
[private to James Minnis] A hint of darkness. Of decay. Straight through to his soul. It is as if he is missing something. It seemed much worse when you first met him; no so much now.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Or maybe he'll spank Runs with a newspaper for peeing on the floor.
The Flaming One
(That's what they *want* you to think. ;)
The Flaming One
Gang: There is a *rap*, *rap*, *rapping* at the window.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy goes to the window, assuming it's Sam.
The Flaming One
Ivy: It is. You may want to describe him for the dog.
Penny Gronbeck
He's a really big raven.
The Flaming One
Damon: Its that pesky bird. He seems to have that *look* in his eye. The one you hate.
Penny Gronbeck
is he still wearing the hat?
The Flaming One
Ivy: Yes. Don't know how it stays on.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
That's all of his looks.
Penny Gronbeck
and he's wearing a hat.
James Minnis
Is this a real raven?
James Minnis
my keyboard is g6oing6 on the fritz - I'6m betting6 6'6s everyw6here.
The Flaming One
Runs: It seems to be. Breaths like one. Flys like one. Though... when it starts talking, you think its not quite right.
The Flaming One
Sam: "Who let the one-man killing machine in? *squak*?"
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy holds her arm out for Sam.
Penny Gronbeck
"You mean the dog-man? Damon found him."
The Flaming One
Ivy: The bird jumps on Ivy's arm, then crawls up to her shoulder.
The Flaming One
Sam: "*squak* I though the *dog* was supposed to drag something in, not the other way around. *squak!*"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"You're thinking of the cat."
James Minnis
Runs sighs.
The Flaming One
Damon: Sam wiggles it tongue at you... what passes for one, anyway...
Penny Gronbeck
to Sam: "Where've you been?"
James Minnis
jamey continues surgery on his keyboa6rd6.
The Flaming One
Sam: "*squak* Around. Here and there. Got to eat sometime."
The Flaming One
Gang: While Sam eyes Runs and Damon plans to stay still for the day, do the other two of you have plans for the day?
James Minnis
let's see if this works any better...
Penny Gronbeck
Not exactly.... Cassandra said she'd call me, so I'm not going to go out harassing her.
Penny Gronbeck
am I back to normal?
The Flaming One
Ivy: Yes.
James Minnis
to Damon: 'What caused the hole in you? The fight in the factory?'
The Flaming One
Ivy: Damon doesn't look so swell, though.
Penny Gronbeck
normal not swell or bad not swell? Ivy checks with life.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"What?"
Penny Gronbeck
3 successes at dif 4, 2 at dif 6.
The Flaming One
Ivy: He perfectly healthy. It is more of a "vibe" you pick up off him.
James Minnis
"The hole. It looks as if it is better than it was, but it is still clearly there."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"What caused the taint at your village?"
Penny Gronbeck
is the vibe familiar?
James Minnis
"A very powerful spirit. I do not have a name for it."
The Flaming One
Ivy: He's had one or two of these before. Usually after a bad night rest.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"As for the 'hole' that's none of your concern."
Penny Gronbeck
so this is normal Damon with nightmares, not soon-to-be-exploding-into-many-pieces Damon.
The Flaming One
Ivy: Sounds about right.
James Minnis
"It will probably not continue to improve if you do nothing for it. I was going to offer to see if I could help."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy goes to drink water.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"I doubt you can. No one else seems to be able to. Myself included."
James Minnis
"If you would like, I can look at it and see what I can do."
The Flaming One
(Meanwhile... In far off Germany)
Penny Gronbeck
She'll drink water and look at Runs with Life.
The Flaming One
Sara: You have been looking at the books for some time. Your eyes are getting sore.
The Flaming One
Sara: Make an Int+Research, diff 8 roll.
The Flaming One
Ivy: More of the same. Still fascinating. Somehow you get the feeling that this isn't the entire picture. As if his flesh is only part...
Matthew Hammer
3 successes. What time is it?
Penny Gronbeck
hm. she'll start looking with Prime as well.
The Flaming One
Sara: Late afternoon.
The Flaming One
Ivy: You concentrate. There seems to be strands of power within him... but again, you feel like this isn't *quite* right.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy will start smoking.
James Minnis
As I look at this hole in Damon, what can I determine about it?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"When I want your help, I'll ask."
The Flaming One
Sara: After sorting through the book quickly, and some of the other records, you get an idea of the contents of the books. The knowledge you seek *may* be in there. But it will take some time to sort through all of this...
James Minnis
Runs will shrug.
The Flaming One
Runs: Roll Int+Gnosis, diff 9
Matthew Hammer
Sara is probably getting hungry then. How bad is the disorder here.
The Flaming One
Ivy: You start puffing.. Sam coughs. A bit forced you think...
James Minnis
That's a lot of dice...
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy smokes up, so as to spare Sam as much as possible.
The Flaming One
Sara: Boxes with records tossed in them; not haphazardly... but not neat.
The Flaming One
Ivy: You start to see it. It is as if a shadow of Run's cloaks his flesh. He is both--spirit at the flesh. At the same time. It is a very bizarre sight.
The Flaming One
Sara: Going to eat?
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy concentrates, fascinated.
James Minnis
does brilliant apply here?
The Flaming One
Runs: Sure, why not.
James Minnis
then 5 successes.
Matthew Hammer
Yeah, she needs to take a break anyway. She'll get teh records into some semi-organized state so she'll know were she needs to start, then she'll take off for Lunch.
James Minnis
"There was some information about the Wyrm which was taken from the place where it had lain hidden. Would you have any way of locating the people who took it?"
The Flaming One
Runs: It is a hole in his spirit. A flaw in his soul. Perhaps a mark of Gaia against his hubris. It swallows anything it touchs. But it is not intelligent.
Matthew Hammer
Sara will call George to that he is getting everything settled, and to ask if he want's to eat.
The Flaming One
Ivy: You just stare, a bit entranced. Smoke slowly drifts from the cig.
James Minnis
[private]is there anything that can be done about something like the hole?
Penny Gronbeck
yup.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Depends on where this was taken from."
The Flaming One
[private to James Minnis] Nothing you know of at this time.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"But, yes, I could probably find out."
The Flaming One
Sara: George says that he is getting everything in order. He hopes to avoid German food, though. He dislikes sourkraut.
James Minnis
"It was a page from a very old book. It can be used to summon things that are ... better left undisturbed."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Do you have the rest of the book? Where was it taken from?"
Matthew Hammer
No problem. How's the weather. If it is al all reasonable, she'll find a outdoor cafe to eat at.
The Flaming One
Sara: The weather is fine for Germany: brisk, but sunny. On your way out, Gunther asks if he could join you.
James Minnis
"It was taken from a town north of here - Eagle Lake, I believe. Alas, I never had the rest of the book, else I would have destroyed it."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Unwise. You should never destroy evidence! I could have used it to see the face of the thief. Unfortunately, now, if you want to investigate, I'll need to go to Eagle Lake."
Matthew Hammer
"Absolutely. Do you know of any good cafes nearby?"
James Minnis
"There is some knowledge which should never be known."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"I thought you said you wanted me to find the thief."
James Minnis
"I can describe the man who took it. The knowledge on the page is something which should not be shared."
The Flaming One
Sara: Gunther takes you to a local French bistro, where George meets you. He seems very chatty, speaking mostly of inconsequential things.
James Minnis
"It awoke something which may bring a blight to this part of the world."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon rolls his eyes. "I wasn't asking what was on the page... Jesus, first you're Cochise, now you're James Bond... I wanted to get a picture of him. I can see through Time."
Matthew Hammer
Sara will enjoy the first half of the meal, then she will start to ask Gunther about what he knows of the history of the Monastery.
James Minnis
"I can take you to a place where he was."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Good enough."
James Minnis
"And tell you when he was there."
The Flaming One
Sara: Gunther tells you about its history. It was originally a Christian church, but converted to Protestant during the Reformation. Nothing much happened until its destruction in 1943 and its subsequent restoration starting around 1997.
James Minnis
"Are you doing anything else today?"
The Flaming One
Sara: Do you have any specific questions?
Matthew Hammer
Isn't it kinda South for Protestants? I thought we were in Austria. (or an I misremembering?)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Nothing too terribly important, but I'd rather not you were the puppeteer." Damon shakes his head. "No, I'll be fine. Take me to this place."
The Flaming One
Sara: Near Frankfurt, actually.
James Minnis
"Very well. If we meet others of my kind, it would be best if you let me speak with them. They will not be ... understanding about the hole."
The Flaming One
Gang: So how we getting there?
James Minnis
I presumed Damon's car...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon shrugs. "I think I have met others of your kind. They frighten easily, but tend to return in greater numbers."
James Minnis
"That is going to depend on who you meet."
Penny Gronbeck
[private]how aware of the conversation is Ivy?
Matthew Hammer
She'll ask about when the monestary made it's conversion. Also if it has any historical links to other abbeys or monasteries.
The Flaming One
[private to Penny Gronbeck] Depends on how entranced you are. They are at the edge of consciousness if you are full there; otherwise, you can "snap out" pretty easy and speak. But you'll loose the moment.
The Flaming One
Sara: Gunther explains that it occurs during the Reformation after most of the northern Germany churches were converted. He doesn't know of any real connections other abbies; they might be in the recods (he looks a little impish at that last comment).
Matthew Hammer
Sara smiles at that last one.
Penny Gronbeck
[private]if she's fairly far in, how aware of burning herself is she going to be?
The Flaming One
Damon: I am assuming you are calling Coleman? Or transporting by different means?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"One question. Should we meet your people and should they attack me... whose side are you on?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Calling the Cole Man.
The Flaming One
[private to Penny Gronbeck] Burning yourself? You wouldn't do that, would you. :) :) :)
Matthew Hammer
She'll make conversation for the remainder o flunch. How the restoration is going, nothing deep.
Penny Gronbeck
[private]uh.... not on purpose.....
The Flaming One
[private to Penny Gronbeck] I think you should say ouch right about now. :)
James Minnis
"That would depend on the people and the situation. In Eagle Lake, I will be defending you, as I have brought you there."
Penny Gronbeck
"OW!" Ivy flinches, putting her cigarette out.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"I'll keep that in mind."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Ivy? Oh... you should really quit that habit."
The Flaming One
Gang: There is a slight snige smell in the air.
Penny Gronbeck
She puts her fingers in her mouth.
The Flaming One
Ivy: Hurts like the mo'fo.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy glares at Damon. "Okay. When you give up the box."
Penny Gronbeck
it'll heal in an hour....
James Minnis
Runs raises an eyebrow at your method of extinguishing.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"The box doesn't stink"
The Flaming One
Sara: Lunch soon ends. Do you take George back w/ you, or not?
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy rolls her eyes. "We've been over this. If I don't smoke, some of my powers don't work. I could switch to mullein."
Matthew Hammer
He doesn't have any need to come. Sara wouldn't think of it unless someone else brings it up.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon shakes his head. "Ivy, Ivy. You'll be the death of me."
The Flaming One
Sara: Very well, George does not come. You return to the mess hall. So, what is the plan?
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy smiles.
The Flaming One
[private to Matthew Hammer] BTW: Remind me of your spheres (other than prime)
Penny Gronbeck
"I could turn off your sense of smell..."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"You will do no such thing!"
Penny Gronbeck
"Just offering."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Ugh. That's like offering a glass colonic. I'll pass."
The Flaming One
[private to James Minnis] Why would anyone want to turn off their sense of smell? Gaia given, and all...
Matthew Hammer
'Mess Hall' eh? :^)
Sara is going to start digging into the records for a hint of Mateusz. Incidentally she'll be putting things in some rough semblance of order .
Matthew Hammer
[private]Prime 4
Everything but Time: 1
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy shrugs. "Sorry. If we can find ones that smell better, I'll switch."
The Flaming One
[private to Matthew Hammer] Check.
James Minnis
"Could we perhaps stop at a clothing store so that I could get something that will stand out less? I'm afraid my casual clothes were left behind in my hurry a few days ago."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon looks him over. "No problem."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
We're going out... and letting Coleman dress Runs.
The Flaming One
Sara: You begin your research and organization. Time passes.
The Flaming One
Gang: As you are getting ready to leave, the phone begins ringing.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon answers it.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Yes?"
The Flaming One
Damon: Woman's voice. "Hello. Could I please speak to Ivy MacGregor? This is Cassandra Wys."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Cassandra? It's Damon."
The Flaming One
Damon: There is a slight pause. "Damon? It has been some time! How are you doing?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon smiles. "Um... I dunno... I've been... it's been... cool, I guess...."
The Flaming One
Damon: Cassandra: "That is good. I am glad all is well. Could I speak to Ivy, please?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Uh... yeah... sorry for... here she is."
Penny Gronbeck
"Thanks.... Hello?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Give the phone to Ivy and curse myself for being a dumbass (silently, thanks)
The Flaming One
:)
The Flaming One
Ivy: "Hello, Ivy? It is Cassandra."
Penny Gronbeck
"Hi, Cassandra! How're you doing?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Thought I was gonna forget what a nerd Cassandra turns Damon into?
The Flaming One
I love consistency. :)
The Flaming One
(Who's binging?)
The Flaming One
[private to Matthew Hammer] Back to you in a moment.
Penny Gronbeck
(binging?)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Not me... I dunno what that it.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
is.
Penny Gronbeck
I don't hear it.
The Flaming One
(I hear a binging from the speakers. Like the phantom music... anyway...)
Penny Gronbeck
(if it sounds like Primus, it's my fault.)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
If it's mexican, it's my fault.
The Flaming One
Ivy: Cassandra: "I am doing well, thank you. I am calling in regards to our conversation yesterday."
Penny Gronbeck
Wow, she's all adult and stuff.... "Oh, the prophecy thing?"
The Flaming One
(Cassandra? No, no way! :)
Penny Gronbeck
(hey, Ivy's impressed. Even if God doesn't have his own comic.)
The Flaming One
Ivy: Cassandra: "Yes. Those people I talked to you about are willing to meet. Do have a preferred time?"
Matthew Hammer
[private]Know how to attach a file in emacs?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
God does have a comic, now. Preacher!
The Flaming One
(Hey, but the Pope does!)
Penny Gronbeck
"Um, whenever's good for me, I don't really have a schedule or anything."
The Flaming One
[private to Matthew Hammer] Using ange-ftp? Try username@host:path/to/file Or look it up in help.
Penny Gronbeck
(Battle Pope?)
Matthew Hammer
[private]Usinf elm with emacs as my editor.
The Flaming One
(No, there is a Pope comic book--about his life, etc, but with some "embelishments." Got to convert eh children, and stuff)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I'd read Battle Pope.
James Minnis
that is so disturbing...
The Flaming One
[private to Matthew Hammer] control-x control-f I think.
Penny Gronbeck
(There's Battle Pope, too. It's not good though.)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damn!
Penny Gronbeck
sorry...
The Flaming One
Ivy: There is a brief pause. "I think they would like to meet you as soon as possible. Could you meet this afternoon?"
Penny Gronbeck
"Sure, okay. Where, and what time?"
Penny Gronbeck
[private]Is my spidey sense doing anything?
The Flaming One
Ivy: Cassandra: "I can meet you in the park at 1pm, and then we can go to a suitable meeting place, if that is fine with you."
The Flaming One
[private to Penny Gronbeck] Its *Cassandra*! Don't trust her? :)
The Flaming One
[private to Penny Gronbeck] No
Penny Gronbeck
"I can do that, no problems."
Penny Gronbeck
[private]just checking....
Penny Gronbeck
[private]and yes, I trust her. haven't checked her pattern once, have I?
The Flaming One
Ivy: Cassandra: "Great! I will see you then. Give Damon my love. Goodbye" *click*
The Flaming One
[private to Penny Gronbeck] Correct.
Penny Gronbeck
"Bye, see you then."
Penny Gronbeck
"Damon? Cassandra gives you her love."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon turns beet red. "No, I really don't need that... I'm full up... really I am..."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"I... uh... forgot something in the other room."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon retreats to clear his head.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Grandma on the toilet, grandma on the toilet....
Penny Gronbeck
dammit, haven't even had sex and already I gotta worry about another woman.....
James Minnis
Runs looks strangely amused. The tongue lolling out of the side of his mouth is very wolf-like.
The Flaming One
Sara: You have been studying for several hours. It seems that there are some records from that time period, but nothing quite right yet. After a while, you eyes start to hurt. Make a Per+Alertness roll, diff 7
The Flaming One
[private to Matthew Hammer] Thanks Matt. Got her.
The Flaming One
(Your just jealous)
Matthew Hammer
That would net to nothing.
Penny Gronbeck
she's not sure whether to be pissed or amused, really....
The Flaming One
Gang: Okay... you cannot both go to Eagle Lake and meet Cassandra. Ivy, you staying behind?
Penny Gronbeck
yeah. meeting Cassandra is more interesting.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Well, Damon's up for a change of plans...
The Flaming One
Sara: You are searching through the texts, sorting up through things when suddenly you notice a man standing above you. Like he came out of nowhere!
James Minnis
Runs would go along with a change of plans - the trail is pretty stale anyway.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Won't get any worse in a day, magick speaking!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Grandma on the toilet, grandma on the toilet...
Matthew Hammer
Sara starts violently, sending records flying. She whirls to face the intruder.
Teddy!
The Flaming One
Welll just have him tag along all silent like. BUt we will start w/ Teddy for now...
Matthew Hammer
is that a fair trade?
The Flaming One
Not sure...
The Flaming One
Anyway...
Dina O'Shire
<matt- not really...>
Penny Gronbeck
Jamey's back on ICQ, I assume we'll have him in a moment.
The Flaming One
Good.
The Flaming One
And he's back!
Matthew Hammer
A long moment passes . . .
James Minnis
fucking keyboard.
James Minnis
I couldn't even shutdown, and then windoze wants to scan the HD.
The Flaming One
Okay, back to game! (One day Monika will get back w/ my dinner)
James Minnis
Dinner good!
The Flaming One
Dina: You were trying to get something from your friends for your help, correct?
Dina O'Shire
<ooc- damnit woman- put on your pants and cook me a turkey pot pie!!!>
James Minnis
Are you sure blaming everything on monika like this is a good plan, TJ? ; >
The Flaming One
Didn't we already do this, Jamey? :)
James Minnis
I just have trouble imagining that blaming thins on her is good for you... : )
Dina O'Shire
<tj- yes. also just prodding them a bit to see if they leak anything they might not want to>
The Flaming One
Sara: You look up the man. He is wearing an older suite and long jacket; a bit dated, but it suites his age (he appears fifties or later). He looks a bit startled when you start. (In German) "I am sorry, ma'am. I did not realise that I was bothering you."
Dina O'Shire
[private]good news- in march i'm getting an asst supervisor position and will be working during the day, so i'll finally be able to make game on time again! :)
The Flaming One
Dina: Amy narrows her eyes a bit, but William continues. "I'm sure we can assist you in whatever needs to be taken care of." Amy: "Within reason" William glances back at Amy, then at you. "Within reason, of course."
Matthew Hammer
Sara grips the edge of the table and takes a deep breath, "No, it's okay, you just startld me."
The Flaming One
Gang: It is about three hours before the meeting. What are you doing until then?
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy is going out skating.
Penny Gronbeck
Unless it's Wednesday, that is.
Dina O'Shire
<dina smiles> aye, well then ye can count on me ta do whate'er ye be needin' done... within reason, o' course... <her smile broadens>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon feels guilty.... he was gonna give Ivy a backrub... but he'll stew in guilt when she goes out.
The Flaming One
Ivy: I believe it is.
The Flaming One
Mmm... Sew.
Penny Gronbeck
Wednesday! "Let's get comics."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Sure. That sounds fun."
Penny Gronbeck
We get comics.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon goes with her and buys whatever she wants.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy picks up a Spooky toy for Damon.
The Flaming One
Dina: William smiles. You notice the car is pulling into a building. "Come with us, and we will get you settled."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
He tries not to look at comics like "Magdalena" and "Chastity."
The Flaming One
Runs: Meanwhile, Coleman takes you to get you some clothes (have fun Teddy).
Matthew Hammer
"I don't believe we've met?"
The Flaming One
Sara: The man nods. "I am sorry. My name is Oliver Weber. I assist in maintaining these records. And you?"
Dina O'Shire
<as coleman> OH MY!!!! well, this has GOT to go... but you'd look soooooo good in red...
Penny Gronbeck
Runs is gonna look gayer than a tree full of monkeys....
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Oh yeah!
Matthew Hammer
"Sara Brin." <offers her hand> "I am doing some research into the history of this monastery."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy gives Damon the Spooky toy.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Oh... what's he?"
Dina O'Shire
<dina swims along side the sharks into their building to get 'settled'>
James Minnis
sorry, was on private...
James Minnis
Runs raises an eyebrow. "Red?"
The Flaming One
Sara: The man looks at your hand for a moment. "I am sorry, Ms. Brin, but I have had a cold. I am not sure it would be... best... if I shook your hand." The man does look at bit tired and pale.
Penny Gronbeck
"From I Feel Sick."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon smiles. "I think I have an idea for this little guy..."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
He kisses her.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy smiles and kisses back.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon moves in for a make out session.
Dina O'Shire
<as coleman, he'll actually try to make runs look very sophisticated, but in a macho sort of way- velvet christian dior turtleneck in red with a solid black armani suit tightly fit in the buttocks and chest regions... >
Penny Gronbeck
we make some out.
James Minnis
Runs is rather tall and skinny - he doesn't have a whole lot of chest to show off...
The Flaming One
Dina: The building is a large, modern, London skyscraper. The pair's office is very well decked out; there is a few things you would love to pocket if you could get away w/ it. The first thing they do is have Amy offer you a set of clothes. Very nice.
James Minnis
"Perhaps something looser would be better. It would be comfortable."
James Minnis
Runs will steer Coleman away from any synthetic fabrics.
The Flaming One
Ivy & Damon: The comic book guy looks up, stares for a moment, does something under his desk, and continues to go about his business (playing a game of magic)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Let's go home."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy nods and takes his hand.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Coleman! Don't listen to Runs! Make him fabulous!
Dina O'Shire
<dina looks about the room> may'ap i could 'ave a wee bit o' privacy ta make a quick change? <she hungrily accepts the clothing and if they leave the room, she will definitely begin looking through drawers and pocketing stuff, after checking for cameras, of course...>
James Minnis
If Coleman makes a point of it, Runs will look him in the eye and say "I will not wear that fabric."
Dina O'Shire
<coleman completely ignores runs protestations and makes him look abSOlutely FA-BU-LOUS...>
The Flaming One
Dina; The room they allow you to change is a bit smaller: just a private washroom. Not so much to steal. :( Afterwards, William presents you with a series of documents. "Sign here.. .and here... initial here... and so on."
James Minnis
Runs will not even try on the synthetics...
Penny Gronbeck
fantastic fabulous and completely out of your mind....
Dina O'Shire
<dina will actually attempt to read and understand the documents, constantly asking william for explanations and pointedly ignoring amy>
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man looks about the dusty room. "My I ask what you are looking for, Ms. Brin?"
Matthew Hammer
"Is there a problem?"
The Flaming One
Gang: Eventually, you to meet back at the apartment. Runs looks ... different. ;)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Runs... you look... fabulous."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy nods. "Wow. You're pretty hip."
Dina O'Shire
<as coleman, if runs gets gruff, coleman will sigh heavily and loudly and explain to the clothier that flexible men are soo hard to find today... after sharing a laugh, he will pick out the cotton turtleneck and ring it up, along with some everyday sorts of clothes- all brand name, mind you, and VERY fashionable...>
The Flaming One
Dina: William explains everything in a "oh, this is just..." sort of way. Nothing seems to be incrimentating... (roll Int+Law diff 7 of you want to figure it out)
James Minnis
Runs doesn't entirely look thrilled...
James Minnis
"Thank you."
Dina O'Shire
<tj- one sec, gotta grab my dice...>
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man shakes his head. "No, nothing is wrong, Ms. Brin. I was just wondering what you were looking for. We get so few visitors."
The Flaming One
Gang: Eventually, the time for the appointment comes.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy heads to the park.
Dina O'Shire
<tj- no successes on a straight int roll (she doesn't have law yet)>
The Flaming One
Dina: Everything seems legit to you.
James Minnis
Runs is going with her, unless he is told otherwise.
The Flaming One
Damon: And I assume you go as well?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Hell yes! He freshens up first, though.
Penny Gronbeck
Uh, ditto on the freshening bit.
Dina O'Shire
<dina just stares at william oddly and continues to ask him innane questions about the paperwork, continuing to sign... once she's done, she'll put the pen in her pocket>
Penny Gronbeck
clean underwear is good in situations like this.
Matthew Hammer
"Oh, just some records from the thirteenth century."
<looking around at the boxes of records> 'It looks like you have quite a job here."
The Flaming One
Dina: William smiles. He then sits down. Amy sits on the table besides him. Amy: "Very well, Dina. Now that the legalities are out of the way, we can get down to business. First, do you know the current whereabouts of the book?"
The Flaming One
Sara: The man looks about again, a bit sad. "Yes, yes. It never seems to get better." After a pause, he turns back to you. "Enough about me. Thirteenth, you say? Hmm.. anything in particular?"
Dina O'Shire
<dina bites her lip and rolls her eyes> nay, nah geographically, if ye ken... buh i could be a-findin' it fer ye iff'n need be...
The Flaming One
Gang: You get to the park. Runs, it is the one you saw earlier. Sam comes with. You dn't see Cassandra when you get there.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon fidgets.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy walks around and climbs things.
The Flaming One
Dina: Amy looks at William. William: "So, where do you think you should start? If we are getting you out of the country, we need to know where."
James Minnis
Runs will watch Ivy climbing.
The Flaming One
Ivy: You notice her first. She is coming from the opposite direction that you came. She does not seem to have seen any of you, yet.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy watches from where she is for a moment, then jumps down and heads over towards Cassandra.
Matthew Hammer
"I'm tracing movements of church personel during the Middle ages. Reassignments and the like."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon tries to contain his enthusiasm and follows.
James Minnis
Runs will follow Ivy.
Dina O'Shire
<dina speaks slowly but determinedly> aye, well, tha i donnae know either, buh may'ap ye can 'elp with it... iff'n them froggies didnae collect it, then i be knowin' tha few people in this world 'oo may 'ave it... may'ap ye can track 'em down ann'a send me after 'em...
The Flaming One
Dina: William: "Who? Dr. Brin? Anyone else?"
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man paces about the room his fingers tracing lightly over the boxes. "Hmmm... I think I remember where those might have been. No one has looked at those for a while." He frowns. "Not for some time."
The Flaming One
Gang: Cassandra notices. When she sees Ivy, she smiles.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy waves to her.
The Flaming One
Damon: Wanna describe Cassandra for Runs? ;)
Dina O'Shire
<obviously a little surprised> aye, missy brin be 'un... ann'a tha ol' pollock size-o'-'er-skis er wha'nah...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon starts to wave, then stops, then starts again, drops his box, picks it up...
The Flaming One
Dina: William frowns. "Size-what? I'm sorry, Dina, but I do not know who you are talking about."
Matthew Hammer
"Do you mean someone did specifically look for them once?"
Dina O'Shire
<biting her lip once more> ye 'ave some paper? <assuming they give her paper, she begins writing down a long stream of names until she finally gets 'mr. syzminski' ... she looks up at william triumphantly and shows him the paper>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
She's beeeeyuteeful!
James Minnis
Runs will stand back a few steps and watch. What does he see in the spirit world?
The Flaming One
Sara: The man looks at you a moment. He seems a bit pained. "Yes. Yes, they did. They were looking for very specific records. A woman and two men."
The Flaming One
Runs: The young lady is very beautiful, but in an innocent sort of way. She dresses well, but simply, though the clothes don't mar her looks. It is difficult to pierce the barrier here, but she does not seem to look different in the spirit world.
The Flaming One
Gang: Cassandra smiles and waves back. "Damon!" She rushes forward and gives you a small hug. "Its so good to see you well again."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Um... yeah... it's swell... I mean..."
Matthew Hammer
"Are you okay, Mr Weber?"
The Flaming One
Dina: Amy takes the piece of paper. William and Amy look at each other. Amy: "Hmm... I don't believe we are familiar with a Mr. Szyminski. But, we might be able to help find Dr. Brin."
James Minnis
Runs will blink once and keep watching what happens.
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man stares into space for a moment, then shakes his head. "It was... a bad memory." He looks back at you. "What may I help with?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Swell, dammit! What am I, Archie?" Damon thinks.
The Flaming One
brb
Matthew Hammer
"Out of curiosity, what records were they looking for?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
(Internal monologue) "Play it cool. Be Uncle Leto..."
Penny Gronbeck
Tank Girl uses the word Swell. As in, it's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.
Dina O'Shire
<staring at amy piercingly (ie, is she REALLY not familiar with that name?)> aye, well then, get on it! find me ms. booky ann'a i'll be findin' yer book!
Penny Gronbeck
and here you were worried about Ivy's fidelity....
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I like playing Damon as a goober.
Penny Gronbeck
I'm not arguing with that. I'm giving you shit.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
He's not gonna cheat, he's just gonna make an ass of himself.
Penny Gronbeck
cool.
James Minnis
I think he should cheat... : )
Penny Gronbeck
I don't think that would be a good idea....
James Minnis
Then he would find out who could whup his ass - Ivy.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Cassandra wouldn't go for it, anyway.
Penny Gronbeck
sad, but true.
James Minnis
yeah, but even trying would get yer ass wupped.
Penny Gronbeck
she wouldn't go for Ivy either.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I dunno... I think Damon could take Ivy, in all honesty.
James Minnis
but would he?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Nope.
James Minnis
or would he hesitate...
Penny Gronbeck
I dunno about that. I don't really want to find out.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Me neither!
James Minnis
Did TJ get kist?
Penny Gronbeck
anyway, if Damon cheated on Ivy, I don't think her first response would be beating his head in.
James Minnis
oh, he brbed. that explains it.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
No, she'd be all hurt and stuff....
Penny Gronbeck
she'd cry.
James Minnis
I think she'd get around to it, though.
The Flaming One
I'm back. Monika is back w/ dinner. So I'll be a little slow at the keyboard.
James Minnis
yay, dinner!
Penny Gronbeck
maybe. she might just ignore him, too.
The Flaming One
Dina: Roll Man+Subterfuge, diff 8.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I really should eat at some point.
The Flaming One
Food, good.
Penny Gronbeck
yeah, gotta do that later myself.
James Minnis
I already ate. It was good.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
We should go for the three way.
Penny Gronbeck
I
The Flaming One
Sara: Oliver looks at you. He seems to stare right into you. Its almost creepy. "Oh, probably the same thing you are looking for, Ms. Brin. Mateusz."
Dina O'Shire
<tj- that'd be one botch total... damn, dina really is naive...>
Penny Gronbeck
I've been trying to convince you of that for how many years?
The Flaming One
Dina: Amy really has no idea who this Szyminski character is. Amy continues. "Yes, we believe that Sara is in the area of Germany right now. We can get you on a flight later this evening."
Matthew Hammer
<hold on, sounds like smoke alarm going off here>
The Flaming One
Its Cassandra you need to convince, and its *not* going to happen. :)
The Flaming One
D'OH!
Penny Gronbeck
ah well...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
We need Mind! A ton of Mind!
Penny Gronbeck
I have Mind....
The Flaming One
*sigh* :)
Penny Gronbeck
not much though.
The Flaming One
Trust me, she has more.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I only have the one dot.
The Flaming One
Anyway...
Penny Gronbeck
we can have damp fantasies....
Justin Robinson-Prickett
We need 3 apiece.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Mmm... with enough Life and Prime and Spirit, we don't need Mind!
Dina O'Shire
<dina smiles gratefully at amy and then looks pointedly at william> this evenin', aye? may'ap i be 'avin' some time ta meself ta prepare, aye? resupply an' wha'nah?
The Flaming One
Gang: Cassandra looks a Runs. "Who is your friend here?"
The Flaming One
Dina: William: "Frankly, Dina, with all the press and what not, we thought it might be best if you laid low and left as soon as possible."
James Minnis
"I am known as Runs With Spirits."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Um... he's... uh... he's our Indian.."
Penny Gronbeck
"He's like Keegan's dog."
The Flaming One
Group: Cassandra frowns for a moment. "Hmm..." Then she looks back up. "Well, are you ready?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Of course! Ready whenever you are!"
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy nods. "Can you tell me anything about who I'm meeting?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
(internal monologue) "Could you be anymore idiotic? What was that, anyway? Jesus..."
Matthew Hammer
<backing up slightly>"Who are you? What are you talking about?"
Dina O'Shire
<dina frowns> buh i 'aven't been ta tha market in AGES... an' i'll be needin' a phone... an'na 'nother 'puter... an'na sumfing ta protect meself with, aye? yer investin' a lot inta me, nay? least ye can do is 'elp prepare me fer wha' i may be up against... <dina does her best puppydog look towards william>
The Flaming One
Grou: Cassandra: "It will be a man and a woman. Their names are Lisa and George. They belong to this group I talked to you about. We will meet in a resteraunt where we won't be bothered." She smiles. "Everything will be all right."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Sounds like a party."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
(internal) "Sounds like a party. You unbelievable fag!"
The Flaming One
Sara: The man looks a little concerned. "Is there something wrong, Ms. Brin?"
The Flaming One
Dina: Amy rolls her eyes. William seems to smirk at her. "Don't worry Dina. Most of those things have already been prepared." He hands you a list. "If there is something not on that list, let us know."
Dina O'Shire
<as coleman: 'finally, he's LEARNING!' ;) >
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Get away from me, old man!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I gave you an Indian!
James Minnis
Runs is going to quietly follow along with them until he figures out what is going on with the meeting...
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy wonders what's wrong with Damon briefly, then gets distracted.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon trips over something, and rights himself, hoping no one saw.
Dina O'Shire
<dina greedily looks the list over>
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy debates ignoring Damon and asking if he feels okay.
Matthew Hammer
<Sara looks warily puzzled by his abrupt change in mood, after a pause> "What did you mean by what you just said?"
The Flaming One
Group: Cassandra takes you over to a small car. It fits all of you. She begins to drive. "The place isn't too far. Just a moment."
Penny Gronbeck
wow, she can drive! that's cool!
The Flaming One
Dina: What do you want? Its probably (w/in reason).
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Wow, you can drive, that's... really neat."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
(internal) "Reallly neat? What the hell was that?"
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: actually tj, nothing... readon >>> >
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy sits shotgun.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon ogles Cassandra, then catches himself, and forces himself to ogle Ivy.
James Minnis
how old do damon and Ivy look?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
16!
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man looks at the records again. "Hmm... About the woman." He shivers. "I... didn't like them. They were looking for some really old records. Records I didn't want to share with them." He looks at you."They didn't seem like schaolars, Ms Brin."
Penny Gronbeck
15-16.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Hormone bombs!
Penny Gronbeck
we're pretty, too.
James Minnis
that was what I thought, but the driving being neat thing seemed a bit younger...
Matthew Hammer
<Still wary of the man> "How long ago were they here?"
The Flaming One
Cassandra is almost 20ish, if I recall correctly.
James Minnis
and a babe?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon's in schmuck mode...
Penny Gronbeck
if we're 16, she should be 19, if I remember right.
Dina O'Shire
<dina continues to stare greedily at the list, looking it up and down for at least two minutes... thoughts of regaining her former position as head warrior buzz in her head as she looks at the inventory prepared for her... she remembers her glory days, her pride... but slowly the green greed in her eyes begins to fade... >>> >
Justin Robinson-Prickett
She was 14 when we were 10.
The Flaming One
Dina: Lots of stuff. Computer. "Protection." Some money. So one.
The Flaming One
Sounds about right.
Penny Gronbeck
I thought that was 14 to our 11....
The Flaming One
Cassandra is very much the babe. We were all pretty hot.
Penny Gronbeck
pedophile heaven.
Matthew Hammer
Teddy?
James Minnis
that's an awefully big word for a 10 year old...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon would look better if his complexion weren't so pale and if he put on some weight...
Dina O'Shire
<softly, her eyes look distant, staring through the paper... she's seeing the replay of the oil rig blast on the news, seeing that woman from the jail screaming at her, the young boy asking about his father... about his sister... >>> >
The Flaming One
Group: Cassandra: "Hmm... I'm not sure. A couple weeks or so. I met them previously. When I described you... well, they wanted to find you."
Dina O'Shire
<after a moment, she tosses the list back at the sharks, and hangs her head for but a second- scarlet tresses covering her near-tear filled eyes... >>> >
The Flaming One
Sara: The man is looking at another stack. "Hmm... I don't quite remember." Then he turns to you again, that look in his eyes. "Long enough for trail to long cold, deary."
Penny Gronbeck
"How do you know them?"
Dina O'Shire
<confidently she raises her head and looks straight at amy, eyes flashing a brilliantly pure green, and says> i be needin' none o' this... i'll get there on me own...
The Flaming One
Dina: Amy arches an eyebrow. "Are you sure Dina? You'll need a phone at least. And some money." William nods. "Especially after all of your assests were frozen during the trail.."
Penny Gronbeck
is everyone in this game named George?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I was wondering that myself...
The Flaming One
Yes. Except for those named Amy.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I hate that name.
Penny Gronbeck
or weird polish things....
James Minnis
any particular reason for the dislike there, Justin?
The Flaming One
Was that before or after your life in Claremont, Justin?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
After and during, dammit!
The Flaming One
They aren't weird. :)
The Flaming One
Poor Justin. :)
Penny Gronbeck
not if you speak polish.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Still hurts when it rains...
The Flaming One
Justin: I'm sorry. Ursula carts can be evil.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
So can Platt!
James Minnis
I'd forgotten about the Ursula cart...
The Flaming One
I was there.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Fucking thing hurt like hell.
The Flaming One
It didn't look to good. Sorry, man. :(
Justin Robinson-Prickett
The shower the next day was the worst, though.
James Minnis
I believe you.
The Flaming One
Ouch. Ouch.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
So onto brighter things...
The Flaming One
Group: Cassandra: "I met them some time ago. My vision lead me to them."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Visions... that's cool."
The Flaming One
(Sara: You get my last message? Just nod if you did. :)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
(internal) "So you weren't a total asshole with that comment. What do you want, a cookie?"
James Minnis
Runs figures she must be guided by spirits of some sort...
Dina O'Shire
<looking at william, then amy, then back and back again> nay... i be needin' it naught... i be sure ye'll find me when i 'ave tha book, aye? so i be needin' no phone... as fer tha 'assets', i'll find them on me own... i can live off tha land fer longer than ye could e'er believe ann'a i'll be doin' it again... gimme tha ticket an' i'll away wit' meself... soon as i be 'avin' tha book, we'll be a-chantin' again... i'm sure o' it <she peers at both of them>
The Flaming One
Group: Cassandra looks in the rear-view at Damon and smiles. "They are a gift." To Ivy: "I new they were important.. that something depended on them. I did not know they would have me look for you, Ivy."
James Minnis
we lost matt
Justin Robinson-Prickett
(internal) "She looked right at me! And smiled! Oh, man, I hope I don't have a booger hanging..."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Dammit!
The Flaming One
Dina: William and Amy glance at each other. Amy seems about to say something, but William stops her. "That will... be fine, Dina." He hands you tickets and a passport. "Here you are. Everything is arranged."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon surreptitiously checks his nose for boogers.
The Flaming One
D'oh! Didn't even notice!
Dina O'Shire
<ooc- hope his place didn't burn down!!!
The Flaming One
I still have him. Anyone else not have him?
Penny Gronbeck
I have no Matt.
Dina O'Shire
<i don't have him... heh... >
Justin Robinson-Prickett
He's gone.
James Minnis
I just got a bing and he isn't listed anymore...
Dina O'Shire
<ditto to jamey's comment>
James Minnis
I suspect he is there but not there, in the state that always kept me from rejoining...
The Flaming One
Well, I just killed him. Hopefully he'll be back.
The Flaming One
He really needs ICQ...
Dina O'Shire
<damn jamey, that was really deep... ;) >
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy shrugs. "I don't know anything about any of this."
The Flaming One
Group: Cassandra pulls over to a smallish, European resteraunt. "You will soon." She parks. "Here we are."
James Minnis
Runs will get out and go in.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy gets out of the car, and will go in with Cassandra.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon follows the group.
The Flaming One
Matt!
Dina O'Shire
<dina gingerly takes the pro-offered documents and rises from her seat, looking down (both figuratively and literally) at william and amy> aye, then i'll away wit' meself... 'til we meet again... <she lets it hang in the air above them>
James Minnis
Matt!
Matthew Hammer
Better
Dina O'Shire
matt!!!!!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
MATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Penny Gronbeck
hi Matt.
James Minnis
dude. hope you feel welcome after a greeting like that.
Matthew Hammer
Greetings all. I have returned.
Matthew Hammer
:^)
Dina O'Shire
had to out-do me, didn't you justin? ;)
The Flaming One
Sorry for the delay, Matt.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damn skippy, whitebread!
Matthew Hammer
np
Penny Gronbeck
that was why I didn't use any !s. Couldn't keep up.
Dina O'Shire
hey, lucky you- dina's coming to meet you with no guns!
The Flaming One
:)
The Flaming One
Just the clothes on her back!
Matthew Hammer
I breathe a sigh of relief
Dina O'Shire
and a stolen pen!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Not for long. On either count.
Dina O'Shire
hey!
The Flaming One
Matt, what was the last message you got?
Penny Gronbeck
mmm..... lesbians.....
Justin Robinson-Prickett
She'll be naked and armed before the session is over.
James Minnis
I'm not sure I want to imagine Sara naked...
Matthew Hammer
She seemed to have as many arms as Vishnu, and all of them were busy.
Dina O'Shire
hey, dina's changing... slowly but surely...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
What's Sara's Appearance stat?
Matthew Hammer
What's wrong with Sara?
Dina O'Shire
heh- wouldn't sara like to know? ;)
Penny Gronbeck
I have no idea what Sara looks like...
Matthew Hammer
She's average.
James Minnis
I've always gotten a matronly feeling from her.
Matthew Hammer
Nah, she's not that old.
James Minnis
unlike, say, cassandra...
Dina O'Shire
yeah, she's younger than dina, isn't she matt?
The Flaming One
What do you get from Cass, Jamey?
Matthew Hammer
Um, she was?
James Minnis
she doesn't have to be old. just the personality and appearance.
The Flaming One
Dina is 28, Sara is older.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Cassandra is smoking fucking hot.
Matthew Hammer
That's what I thought. Though not by much.
Penny Gronbeck
is Cassandra hotter than Ivy?
James Minnis
Cass I don't have a good feel for, but she is making Damon mumble and be a complete idiot.
Dina O'Shire
matt- i thought so... and dina is 31 come march 17th...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Pretty much :)
The Flaming One
Both App 4, I think. Depend if you like "Athletic" or "Angelic"
Penny Gronbeck
true enough. I just wondered if she was at 4 or 5.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Mmm...
Penny Gronbeck
and apparenly Damon likes both at once....
The Flaming One
No, just 4. Good, I love her. :)
The Flaming One
(God, I love her, that was. ;)
The Flaming One
Anyway...
Dina O'Shire
mmmmmmm... athletic angels and angelic atheletes... mmmmmmmm... menage-a-tois...
The Flaming One
Matt, what was the last message you got?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Hey! those be my bitches!
James Minnis
how late are you planning on going, TJ?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon is pimping some mad hoes!!!
Dina O'Shire
mmmmmmm... bitches... ;)
The Flaming One
I go for a bit. Why, tired Jamey?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Don't you be wastin' that flava!
Matthew Hammer
Heck if I remember.
Penny Gronbeck
yeah, Damon's going to pimp anything.... he won't even put out.
Dina O'Shire
justin- yeah, but is damon 'pumping' some mad hoes?
The Flaming One
Cass isn't anyone's Bitch, if I remember.
James Minnis
I'm pretty tired. I still have this nagging cough and haven't been sleeping well.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Werd up, homies!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
All the pimps in the house say "ho"!
The Flaming One
Well, the meeting will be pretty important.
James Minnis
How much for a night with both of them?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
HO!
The Flaming One
*sigh*
Penny Gronbeck
maybe you should talk to Ivy about that.
Penny Gronbeck
can we do this meeting thing?
James Minnis
I was wondering if you were planning on running that tonight?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Werd up, niggaz!
James Minnis
I'm good with it if it won't be too long.
The Flaming One
It'll be a bit.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I gots to pour one out for my homey Adebisi. I'll mourn you till I join you. Word is bond.
Dina O'Shire
ummm... ho?
James Minnis
Things are degenerating quickly. Justin is talking Oz.
Dina O'Shire
<is adebisi dead!?!
Penny Gronbeck
meeting?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Estar contigo chica, como estado "low".
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Bricks, dammit!
James Minnis
adebisi is dead. stabbed by a pacifist. always knew he would go a way like that...
Dina O'Shire
bricks killed adebisi!!!??!!!
The Flaming One
*sigh*
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I want to hire Alavarez as an interior decorator...
Dina O'Shire
damn- i gotta get cable...
Penny Gronbeck
I knew Ivy should have left them at home....
James Minnis
sorry, TJ.
The Flaming One
Matt, I can't find the last message.
Dina O'Shire
oh, sorry tj- carryon...
Dina O'Shire
oo-oo- ican!
The Flaming One
No, if Jamey is hitting the sack, then I may want to stop Portland.
The Flaming One
I can continue at bit longer elsewise, for the others.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Oye, oye, oye, como estando "stoned"
James Minnis
I've got maybe 20 minutes in me, but I'm definitely waning.
Dina O'Shire
carryon, good sir, CARRY-ON!
Dina O'Shire
mmmmmmm... carrion...
The Flaming One
Sara: (You asked how long ago) The man is looking at another stack. "Hmm... I don't quite remember." Then he turns to you again, that look in his eyes. "Long enough for trail to long cold, deary."
James Minnis
barbarian...
Dina O'Shire
<justin- are you listened to cracker again?>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Uh huh.
The Flaming One
(I'll go until Jamey leaves...)
The Flaming One
Anyway.
Matthew Hammer
I remember being weirded out by the guy while he was looking at the boxes, somethig about cold trail. Then I said something, I don't know if anything happened after.
The Flaming One
Group: The cafe is small, and dark and filled with smoke (no CA, everyone :). Cassandra walks past the attendent towards teh back.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy follows.
James Minnis
We follow her.
The Flaming One
(Hey, Damon. The dog speaks foryou!)
Matthew Hammer
"Mr Weber, are you sure you're feeling okay? I appreciate the help but if you're not feeling well I will be fine on my own."
James Minnis
woof! (not!)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Huh? Girl!
The Flaming One
Dina: What you doing?
Dina O'Shire
<shaking amy and williams' hands as she leaves (picking their pockets for money all the while) and leaving to grab a cab for the airport>
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man shakes his head. "Hmm... Oh, just a little under the weather, that is all." He looks down. "Hmm... it might be in here. Who exactly are you looking for, Ms. Brin?"
The Flaming One
Dina: William escorts you out. He calls you a limo to escort you. It is a back entrance, so no press. "Be seeing you."
Dina O'Shire
<dina smiles> i'm sure ye will... <btw, was she able to pick either of their pockets?>
The Flaming One
Group: The table Cassandra brings you to is in a non-crowded area. No smoke. There is an older man and a younger woman. The woman is very fat. The man is a bit too thing, and sickly.
Matthew Hammer
"I'm just looking for an overview at the moment. Really, I will be alright, you sound like you should rest."
The Flaming One
Dina: You think so. Checking in the car, though, you find a wad a bills and a not. "This will do. You don't need our wallets. -W"
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy looks at them curiously.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
(internal) "Time to be smooth. Play it cool. Just like Uncle Leto."
The Flaming One
Group: When you come into view, they both stand. They look at Ivy in a very... relieved fashion. Lisa: "She.. she is here! Please, please sit!"
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: yeah, that was exactly what i was gonna have her do- pick their pockets, then toss the cash-emptied wallets back to them as she left saying 'ye see? i can live off tha land...' she was just doing it for cash, not info... >
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon sits. Next to Cassandra if possible.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy looks nervous, glances at Cassandra, then sits.
James Minnis
Runs will sit down at an empty chair. It really doesn't matter much to him where. (well, at the table...)
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man's features seem to get harder, colder. You shiver... it as if the room got colder too. "Don't need my help? You'll never find anything here, Dr. Brin! I made guarded it. They didn't get it. And you won't either!"
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: guess they know her all too well! how much does she have, btw?>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Runs goes back to the car... :)
The Flaming One
Dina: A over $200.
James Minnis
somehow I doubt that, justin...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
You said anywhere ;)
The Flaming One
Group: The woman is rubbing her hands very excitingly. The man, who has a bit of an accent, speaks. "Are you Ivy? Ivy MacGregor?"
Penny Gronbeck
"Uh...Yeah. Hi."
Penny Gronbeck
what kind of accent?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon tears his attention from Cassandra and fixes his gaze on the man and the woman.
Dina O'Shire
<dina smiles at the cash in her hands and then instructs the lorry (cab) to the airport>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Working the box, Damon wants to have a look at their Avatars.
Matthew Hammer
"Why did you hide the records from them?"
The Flaming One
Ivy: Not sure... European of some sort.
James Minnis
Runs will look into the spirit world here.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy is too weirded out to check out their avatars.
The Flaming One
Damon: You futz with the box. They don't seem to notice. You don't notice any Avatars on them, though the woman seems to have that same sort of oddness Ms. Routterage displayed.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Pikers. Great.
The Flaming One
Runs: It is difficult, but you manage. There seems to be no unusual activity here.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I'll have a look into their futures, then. A scry.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
4 successes at the standard diff.
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man starts. He seems oblivious to his outburst. "Hmm? Hide?" He looks at you. "I... I would neve hide anything, Ms. Brin. Never!" Obviously, he is a terrible lair.
The Flaming One
Damon: You see darkness and blood in their futures. You are not sure if it is theirs. You see the man swallowed by a river of night, and woman chased by something you cannot see.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Spirit scans on these objects and portents. Or Cosmology rolls...
The Flaming One
Dina: You get to the airport. You pass through customs easily. The flight seems to be booked, but you have first class tickets.
Matthew Hammer
"You were just saying that you did."
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man seems a bit beffuddled. "W-what? I believe you are mistaken, Ms. Brin. I ... " he contanance changes midsentance .. "would do exactly that" ... it changes again ... "wouldn't do anything like that."
Dina O'Shire
<before leaving on her flight, dina wil buy a few new sets of clothes (cheap like) and give all her belongings (other than her pendant and rosary) to the numerous homeless people huddled outside the airport... she is a caregiver, afterall...> >>>
The Flaming One
Damon: You cannot spirit can the vision, as it is just in your "head." It would be more a fortunetelling roll than Cosmology, as it has less to do w/ the spirit realms...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
The book says I can scan things in visions... how about an Intelligence + Enigmas, then?
The Flaming One
Dina: Incluing all the money and clothes she just bought?
Dina O'Shire
<she will then wait patiently for her flight, hopefully picking up a newspaper before takeoff so she can read about all her 'press' those lawyers kept talking about?
The Flaming One
Damon: Hmm.. interesting. That roll is fine.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Diff?
The Flaming One
7
James Minnis
I'm gonna take off. I'm just not keeping up with things.
James Minnis
sleep dep is bad....
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Does Brilliance or Patterns help?
Matthew Hammer
"I think maybe you should lie down, perhaps you have a fever."
The Flaming One
Ivy: The man looks at you again:"Are you Ivy?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
good night, Jamey.
The Flaming One
Justin: Brilliance.
James Minnis
g'night.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy nods. "Yeah. Ivy MacGregor."
The Flaming One
night. Send me LC.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
3 successes
Penny Gronbeck
night Jamey.
James Minnis
justin - do you know when jeremy will be getting in tomorrow? or if he is?
Dina O'Shire
<she'll give the rest of the money and everything she got rom the lawyers and from jail- the only things she'll keep are the pendant, the rosary, and the new clothes she just bought...>
Matthew Hammer
night Jamey!
Dina O'Shire
night jamey!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Beats me, homey. I leave that to Penny.
Penny Gronbeck
Jamey: he is, doesn't know what time yet.
The Flaming One
Damon: Darkness and blood. Probably a sign of battle or death. Probably their own, or someone close to them. Something they think is evil obviously chases them.
James Minnis
ok. If he'll be in around 6:30 I'll be driving by there and could pick him up. email me at work and let me know.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
But there's no way to see what? Probably what they want Ivy to grease. Damon looks self-satisfied.
The Flaming One
Dina: Check. The press is full on that "evil tramp" being let go on a technicality. It is not very flattering.
The Flaming One
Damon: Probably. You do not know what it is.
The Flaming One
Justin & Penny: Some of what is said could be of interest to Jamey. Do you wish to stall for next week, or go on a bit? (Don't know how much I'll get said in the remaining time anyway).
Dina O'Shire
<oddly, dina IS flattered... she's NEVER really fit in and this just proves it... it's time for her to start making a name for herself, rather than letting somebody do it for her... >
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Next week is cool. I'm hungry.
Penny Gronbeck
I'm cool with going on, but I'm hungry also.
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man shakes his head, walking "No, I... I am fine." Roll Per+Alertness, diff 7, Sara.
James Minnis
g'night. I need my beauty sleep.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
[private]I'll bet Henry is amused at Dina's headlines. A good laugh over breakfast.
The Flaming One
Gang: Okay, we'll hold off on you two. Send me LCs.
The Flaming One
[private to Justin Robinson-Prickett] Up to the same things... :)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
[private]Oh dear me...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Are you gonna need me for anything? Or shall I go?
The Flaming One
No. You can go or watch as you wish.
Dina O'Shire
justin- i need you for something... ;)
Matthew Hammer
Two, TJ.
The Flaming One
Dina: Your flight eventually arrives.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Peace out.
The Flaming One
Bye!
Dina O'Shire
cheers!
Matthew Hammer
Bye Justin!
The Flaming One
Sara: Something seems a bit off... then you see it. His foot is passing *through* the book on the floor!
Dina O'Shire
<dina hides herself in the crowd leaving the plane and heads towards the streets>
The Flaming One
Dina: Sorry... before or after you take the flight?
Dina O'Shire
<p.s. tj, thanx for continuing on... ;) >
Dina O'Shire
<after... sorry i thought you meant when the flight arrived in germany... ;) >
Penny Gronbeck
going to go eat as well. night folks.
The Flaming One
Night.
Dina O'Shire
see ya penny!
The Flaming One
Dina: You arrive in Frankfurt airport. When you get off the plan, you see a man with a sing saying "O'Shire".
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man wanders a bit. "Hmm... I thought it was over here."
Dina O'Shire
<btw, dina REALLY wants to get in contact with her cabal and her love patrick, but she fully realises how dangerous that could be to them... i'm sure if anyone mind-scanned her they'd see this... ;) >
Dina O'Shire
<she will walk up to the man with the sign- after double-checking her passport to make sure it says 'o'shire' - not screwing THAT up again! ;) > aye, where ye be a-takin' me?
Dina O'Shire
where'd matt go/
The Flaming One
Dina: Man: "Ms. O'Shire? Yes, there is a place outside of here I believe your friends has gone to. I can take you there now. You can sleep in the car.
Dina O'Shire
am i still here?
The Flaming One
Yes you are. matt got disconnected (thought I couldn't tell. If he has a connection on your machine, boot him.
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: nope, he's gone here too>
Dina O'Shire
there he is!
Matthew Hammer
This MacArtur thing is getting old.
The Flaming One
:(
Dina O'Shire
heh! ;)
The Flaming One
Don't know why.
The Flaming One
Did you get teh result of your roll?
Dina O'Shire
stop going to china!
Matthew Hammer
That his foot was sticking through one of the boxes?
The Flaming One
Yes.
Matthew Hammer
Yes.
The Flaming One
Okay... now I'm waiting for you...
The Flaming One
Dina: Sleepingin the car?
Matthew Hammer
Last thing I saw before I got kicked.
The Flaming One
:(
The Flaming One
Dina?
Matthew Hammer
Sara backs away, speaking the Enochian words for evocation of vision.
Dina O'Shire
<to the man with the sign> aye take me there... <she like to *attempt* to extend her senses as she rides in the car, sort of a meditative trance rather than sleep >>> >
Matthew Hammer
Dina's Dead!
Dina O'Shire
<tj- still here, just writing a novel as usual... ;) >
Matthew Hammer
(Um, Prime, spirit . . .)
The Flaming One
Dina: Okay...roll Per+Meditation, diff 7
The Flaming One
Sara: As you begin to chant, the room darkens to your sight. The old man is surrounded by it. There is coldness and the feeling of ashes.
Matthew Hammer
heck, even Sara can make that roll. In fact, Sara has made every one of Dina's rolls tonight. Sara is just Dina's superior in every way.
The Flaming One
:)
Matthew Hammer
darkness? Is his spirit still there? He isn't like that nice young fellow at the jailhouse, is he?
Dina O'Shire
<tj- she doesn't have meditation, but she's hoping to pass by a 'holy' grove or some such, some place where magick essence thrives (she's heard about this from o'rourke and the rest of her cabal and she knows germany is full of untamed forests) and some place where she might be able to find more foci... >
The Flaming One
Sara: The darkness surrounds him in the vision The spirit is still there. After a moment, it passes.
The Flaming One
Dina: Well, in a car, random node finding is about impossible.
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: and just 'cois i'm writing a novel doesn't mean i'm not reading what you two are writing about me!!! bastards! ;) >
Matthew Hammer
Does is pass like it is withdrawn outwards? Inwards?
Matthew Hammer
Ha Ha!
Dina O'Shire
<in that case, she attempts the meditative trance she's seen a few others go into and ends up falling asleep... >
The Flaming One
Sara: It just seems to fade in and out w/ your chanting (an effect of the vision).
The Flaming One
Dina: zzzzzzz
Dina O'Shire
zzzzzzzzzzzzz...
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man looks at you for a moment. "Is there something wrong, Ms. Brin?"
Matthew Hammer
<Can I sense if he is possesed in some way? Spirit 1 will do that, and Mind would give a hint at magickally supressed sub personalities.>
Matthew Hammer
wait hold on a minute.
Dina O'Shire
mmmmm... magickally suppressed sub personalities...
The Flaming One
Sure Matt (He is a spirit... dead and dead)
Matthew Hammer
Is this fellow alive, or even here? She speaks the . . . never mind
Matthew Hammer
Yeah.
Matthew Hammer
It's nearly 1am, I blame it on that.
The Flaming One
:)
The Flaming One
We can wrap here, if you want, or you can talk for a bit more (though I'm almost out of it too...)
Dina O'Shire
damn it all! i can;t wait until i can get in on these sessions when everybody's still awake! ;)
Matthew Hammer
Sara stops chanting, and becomes much more sympathetic. "What did they do to you?"
Matthew Hammer
Okay, Teddy, you show up an hour and a half late.
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man looks confused. "They... please... I don't wanto to remember."
Matthew Hammer
Waht do you expect?
Dina O'Shire
matt- only for one more month...
Matthew Hammer
"It's alright, don't. Did they find the records they wanted?"
Matthew Hammer
(ooc: one more month? I assume that means a schedule change at work?)
The Flaming One
Sara: Old Man: "No... I was the gaurdian for the Children. I kept it from them as long as I was.... " He looks pained again.
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: matt- (ps tj, kinda pointless going private now, eh?) yeah, i'll be working 10am-6pm in march... got an asst. sup. position... >
Matthew Hammer
"You did what you needed to then, better then I. Are the records still here? Were they destoryed?"
The Flaming One
Dina: When you awaken, it is much later at night. You are in a small town, in front of a hotel. Driver: "She should be here. We'll be in contact."
The Flaming One
Sara: Old man: "I ... don't know." He face contorts again. "Burned them, they did. But I'm still here! Still here!"
Dina O'Shire
<groggily- dina is less than a morning person> aye? wha'? she 'oo!?! ann'a wha' do ye mean 'we'll' be in contact!?! <dina gazes about the cab bleary-eyed>
Matthew Hammer
"I will be all right in the end, Oliver. It will be all right. Do you know Szyminski? Do you know how I can reach him?"
The Flaming One
(Its still nigt, Dina) Driver: "Just doing my job, Ms. O'Shire."
Matthew Hammer
(that would be starting 'It will . . . ")
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: morning being defined as 'shortly after awakening' >>> >
The Flaming One
Sara: The man shudders. His voice seems hallow... distanct... as if something is speaking through im. "Old Man Szyminiski cannot the children lead/when the darkness in the valley rears its blacked head."
The Flaming One
Anybody home?
The Flaming One
Hello?
Matthew Hammer
Yeah, I just got the message. give me a moment.
The Flaming One
Okay. Dina?
Dina O'Shire
<after gathering her wits about her (no jokes, you two! ;) ), dina straightens in her seat and declares:> there'll be no 'we' in this contact, ye ken? ye're jus' tha driver, aye? i'm tha 'o'shire' from yer sign... i be the'un makin' tha contact, ken?
Dina O'Shire
<tj- i'm in full novel-mode... sorry.. ;) >
The Flaming One
Dina: The driver says nothing.
The Flaming One
(I'm going to wrapping soon)
Dina O'Shire
<dina nods her head and opens her door... >
Dina O'Shire
tj- do what you gotta do...
Matthew Hammer
"Oliver, help me, are there any records left, or any way to contact Szyminski."
Matthew Hammer
Wits, jokes? what are you talking about?
Matthew Hammer
:^)
The Flaming One
Sara: The old man seems to be fading... lterally. "Sara... look for the signs in Krakow... she comes for you Sara..." Soon, he is gone.
Matthew Hammer
(ooc: I assume it takes longer to write that gobbledegook, huh?)
Matthew Hammer
Sara bows her head a moment, then gives a short prayer in the language of the angels.
Dina O'Shire
(matt- actually, canines and fires have been needing constant attention tonight, hence my oft-late replies...)
The Flaming One
I think I'll wrap it there.
Even Death must die.
