[Nexus] Inside 54

[Rebonack]

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Flag of Inside, flown over all Remnant and Government Installations

Current Events: A plague is turning people into vegetables! Not the produce, the mental sort. Best seek treatment right away or gargle lots of anti-fungal cream.

The title is a misnomer, of course. No doubt the moniker of this place was settled on after a brief conversation that started with, 'Wouldn't it be funny if...?'. But now the name has stuck.

But what is this place, you ask?

Inside is everything within the City Walls. As opposed to Outside, which is everything without. This strange, whimsical city is the center of a planar Nexus, a crossing point between all possible (and some impossible) worlds. One can find just about anything in this wondrous place, dreams that defy imagination and terrors that freeze the soul. People and whole places are regularly drawn into the Nexus, added to the chaotic melting pot of all realities.

The city is surrounded by defensive walls, with an artificially and accidentally created moat outside the walls, a moat that has been diverted into a river-channel for one many bodies of water flowing through Inside. A gap in the walls and a bridge allow for entrance into the city proper, the main gate opening up to welcome newcomers Inside.

Welcome, traveler, to the City of Inside. The only boundaries you find within are the bounds of your own imagination.


Rules


Rules

1:Please Spoiler any Fanservice in this thread! It is accepted that there will of course be some, and that romance and curtains happen. However, please be courteous to others and spoiler any scene that goes on for a little while, and if it reaches the point, curtain. This is so you can stay within forum rules, as well as letting those uninterested in the scene, pass by. Thank you. :smallsmile:

2:Godmodding is not permissible! As stated in the rules in the FFRP Central Thread, (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166066), godmodding is generally not allowed without permission. If you're shaky on what might be, and what might not be godmodding, please follow the above link.

3:The DOOM-Shield. Inside is currently equipped with a techno-magic shield that mitigates "global" effects to a survivable level. This is to prevent anyone from simply killing all the NPCs, or affecting the entire city. For example, a plot that envelops the entire city in sub-arctic temperatures, will find that the cold isn't as bad as it should be, and survivable.

4:Remnant. Please remember when doing any plots or large events, that even though it has it's own thread, Remnant (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211872), the Inside Police Force and Army, is located in Inside, and may respond to events, or may be asked to respond to them.

4:All Inside-Wide/Nexus-Wide plots need to be brought up in OOC first! We all want to have the entire city be cast into a frozen wasteland from time to time, but such things need to be brought up in OOC first, to allow players plenty of warning, and so people don't feel like anything is being forced upon them that they don't want to RP.

5:Inside is not Space! Anything involving massive spaceships, meteors, satellites, Lasers From Space, and the like, do not belong in this thread. Few PCs have the ability to fight off an orbital bombardment, so it is considered unfair to be able to call down such things inside Inside. It can be assumed that the Doom Shield prevents such things from occurring. The place for these sorts of things should be in Outside, or another thread all together.

Zones and Streets
Zones:
In the Zone(s): The City of Inside is separated into three zones that represent the general threat level color coded for your convenience.

The Blue Zones are upper-class, well to do portions of Inside. You're pretty darn safe here.

The Grey Zones consists of the more traditionally urban parts of inside. Certainly no gated community, but it isn't immediately life threatening either.

The Red Zones represents the parts of the City that are degenerate, destitute, or downright dangerous. Sometimes all of the above. If you're poking around a Red Zone be ready to get jumped by Orks or ghouls or killer robots or something.

Streets:

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Hodgepodge Street? The City of Inside also has a number of Streets. The Streets aren't a street in the literal sense, but rather portions of the City with a particular theme. While one can find anything anywhere in the City there are none the less areas were certain settings predominate. The Riftline monorail public transit system allows for quick and easy access between the many Streets of Inside. Best of all it's fast and free!

If you have an idea for a Street feel free to suggest it in the OOC thread. :smallsmile:

Hodgepodge Street: The generically modern setting! Hodgepodge Street is perhaps the most plastic of the Streets, displaying a decent mix of all settings, though modern predominates. Generally speaking most locations without a Street name will be found here. The most commonly seen locations here are the Streets and the Slums. Occasionally The Rooftops if someone is feeling daring.

Steele Street: Need a Victorian location with all sorts of choking industrial pollution? Need an always-night urban landscape with superficial resemblance to 1800s London? Well Steel Street is by far the best place Inside to come down with Black Lung Disease! With spooky stinky fog, gross waterways, and the occasional murderer who may or may not be spring-heeled. Come for the fish and chips! Stay for the gritty atmosphere!

Arkham Street: Spanning 1920s-1930s style fantastic horror, Arkham Street is home of such spooky locations as Philip Memorial Library, the haunted Carter House, and Dunwich Park. Ah Arkham Street, where the clustering gambled roofs sway and sag above the attics where witches hid from the king's men in the dark olden days of Town. The Town is gone, but the witches are still here! And the monsters, and the cultists, and the regular folks just trying not to lose their minds.

Metropolis Square: It's Atom Age or Deco Punk or whatever you want to call it! 1930-50s era retro science fiction with ray guns and mad scientists and nuclear powered robots who just want to learn the meaning of love. This part of Inside is known for its slick hats, era cars, smooth jazz, a robotic workforce, and square-jawed heroes.

The Skyway: High up above the tops of the tallest skyscrapes one can find The Skyway! A high future urban cityscape of floating buildings of glass and chrome and steel and plastic. And a space port too, if you feel like leaving the planet for whatever reason. Think Jetsons with more foot paths. Riftline, of course, grants access to The Skyway to for those not blessed with flying cars.

Need some cyberpunk action? You got some cyberpunk action! The gritty future of cyber-criminals clashing against government and corporate forces! With cyborgs and hackers and stuff! Grungy urban sprawl, a decaying job market, and an oppressed underclass mark this area of Inside. Burnt Chromes Street is the distopian counter-point to The Skyway's more optimistic vision of what the future holds.

Market Street: Market Street is the ye olde portion of Inside, complete with bards, fools, open market places, and the occasional damsel in distress. While products of any age can be found in the sprawling street booths everything is done ye olde style-e. If you need a chase scene to crash through a fruit-cart this is the place to do it.

Deadwood Street: The wild, wild west. Located on the edge of Inside this is the western part of the city. And that means any kind of western. From spegetti to steampunk to magical. Whether you need to hang around a saloon, have a duel a high noon, or go riding off into the sunset Deadwood Street is your best bet.

PokéStreet: By popular demand! This one should be obvious enough. PokéCenters and PokéMarts and PokéGyms and PokéParks and PokéNarwhals and everything else Poké-related! Great place to visit if you feel like watching some adorable animals beat the tar out of each other. Just watch out for the tall grass. You never know what might be lurking in there.

Carousel Court: So much pony. Carousel Court contains the majority of the City's pony population as well as a healthy helping of non-pony quadrupedal sapient races. Ranging from quaint thatched roof cottages to the towering mane offices of Roseluck Agrifirm to the opulent stables of the well-to-do Carousel Court has it all. If you're looking for amenities for people who lack hands or just feel like bucking the norm trot on by and enjoy some pony-style hospitality.

Locations
The Red Zones (Player: Rebonack)
Just because here are some nice quick descriptions of the various Red Zones that see some degree of use. Or at least the ones that I'll run NPCs in if I get prodded at or notice someone's PC poking around there. I don't control everything in these locations and other people are free to run things here, just keep the Lethality level in mind. Anyone exploring one of the Red Zones will find caches of magical or technological trinkets to make the danger worth their while. The higher the lethality rating the better the loot!

The Slums: (Lethality Level Low) Accessed from Hodgepodge Street. The Slums are a generally urban area of decay and disrepair. It's a pretty good place to run into muggers, thugs, vampires, random monsters, and other generically nasty things. People live in squalor here, but no one can really figure out WHY since the rest of the City is available for habitation and has fewer flesh eating mildew patches.

The Mispelled Cemetary: (Lethality Level Variable) Accessed form Market Street. The Mispelled Cemetary is fully of the restless spirits of the unded who have been ripped from there eternal rest due to the endless propagation of spelling errors on the Internet. The unded in the cemetary proper are pretty week, but catacombs below the cemetary can be accessed through the various crypts on the surface. The deeper into the catacombs ones travels the nastier the unded get. Beware the Eternal Bone Horrers.

The Dungeons of Doom: (Lethality Level Moderate) Accessed from the Sewers. The Dungeons of Doom consists of a seemingly endless descent of themed dungeon floors filled with generally silly monsters and puzzles. But don't let the silliness fool you, the place is plenty deadly if you get too careless. Remember to pay proper respects to giant marble busts of science fiction and fantasy authors that might block your path.

The Radiation Pit: (Lethality Level Moderate) Accessed from Metropolis Square. The Radiation Pit is exactly what it sounds like. A blasted crater full of radiation and the sorts of things you would expect to arise in 50's era films about radiation. So mostly giant irradiated arthropods. The danger here, aside from the radiation mutants, is mostly from environmental hazards. Make sure to pack plenty of Rad-Away.

Bombed Out Zone: (Lethality Level Moderate) Accessed from Hodgepodge Street. A ruined urban landscape of burned out cars, shattered skyscrapers, and crumbling overpasses. It is the site of an ongoing three way battle between zombies, killer robots, and aliens. Getting caught between the factions is pretty dangerous, but scavenging the remains after a battle can yield some great loot.

Black Goat Woods: (Lethality Level High) Accessed from Arkham Street. Black Goat Woods is a park full of awful eldritch abominations. If you go in un-warded you will almost certainly die a horrible death if you're fortunate. With proper warding by the Elder Sign this Red Zone is just dangerous and maddening rather than a complete death trap. If you need to collect some tomes of forbidden lore or repulsive idols try snooping around here. Just remember that Cthulhu eats 2d6 investigators per round.

Everfree Park: (Lethality Level High) Accessed from Carousel Court. This is a wilderness within the heart of the City that hates you and wants you to die. The laws of physics and magic shift here chaotically and without warning. Powerful monsters roam the trees hunting for anyone foolish enough to stumble in. Everything that exists in this park, even the very air you're breathing, is a malevolent force that seeks your destruction. Enter at your own risk.

Azik's Enchantments(Player: Harnel, Grey Zone)

Those in the area will hear a rumbling as the Nexus begins pulling in something larger than just a single person. Reality bends, and the shape of portal opens above a certain street corner. For a sickening moment, nothing happens, but then things start coming out of the portal - all of them are bricks, building up finally to a door and a roof, with tiny windows built in. There's even a large chimney sticking out of the center of this strange, conical building that begins puffing rainbow smoke almost immediately.

A creature steps out the front door, though many wouldn't consider it a creature - He is a warforged, a living golem. Covered in what appears to be adamantine plates, he looks up and down the street, his longcoat catching in the breeze. as it flutters, one can see a multitude of wands, schema, and scrolls all attached to several belts around his waist and upper legs. On his eyes he wears a pair of blue tinted shades, despite his lack of ears, and the metal orbs that serve as his eyes glow green behind these spectacles. He looks up and down the street. He doesn't seem to be particularly disturbed by the change in location, but he does take the time to call out, in a metallic voice:

"Azik's Enchantments is open for business! Come find a potion, a wand, a scroll to fit any need! We have spellbooks for beginners and experts! Weapons of all shapes and sizes, and armor unlike anything you've ever seen! Come find what you're looking for here!"

And then he heads back inside. So much work, so little time. Inside is as strange as outside, with magic trinkets lining the walls on shelves, but all behind the counter, to keep any stupid kid with the idea to steal something from doing so. You can find just about anything magical here, and that which you can't find, Azik the Warforged can make within a more than reasonable timeframe.

Emergency Bunkers

Eight bunker-like structures in a ring-like arrangement at about the midpoint between the walls (or the docks) and the center of the city have been completed.

The interior of each is rather dull, rather befitting a bunker, but there are underground areas beneath the visible bunkers. These are similarly dull and military-styled, but they also act as hospitals.

These are mostly designed with emergencies such as shelling in mind, and are usually closed.

Emergency Clinics
Like the bunkers the clinics are spread through-out the City and are equipped with technology akin to a modern emergency room. Since there's no magical healing available the speed of recovery is going to be noticeably lower than what is available at one of Inside's many temples. However their availability makes them absolutely vital in the application of life-saving care.

Erin's Emporium (Player: The Bushranger, Grey Zone)

Construction Gnomes have been hard at work renovating a small store along one of the various merchantile roads. Well, it was small. Now it's bigger on the inside.

And filled with every sort of weaponry imaginable, from across the multiverse. From blaster carbines to P-90s, surface-to-air missiles to ballistas, zats to nunchucks, they're all here.

Is that a siege crossbow sitting in the corner?

Evolution Industries Headquarters + Factories (Player: Darkcomet, Blue Zone)
The headquarters of the company known as Evolution Electronics and Power is a fairly standard-looking modern-day tower in appearance, not quite reaching the level of skyscraper.

The company owns a large factory nearby, used in production of its MACE units, and potentially other products, should it be desired.

The company also possesses a number of other factories around the city, used for production of weaponry and other military materiel.

Retail outlets for Evolution's products are scattered around the city.

Finders Keepers (Player: Reinholdt)

[Gray Zone]

Sitting right near the edge of the Red Zone, a new shop has opened up. It's a basic looking office, part of a larger building. Out front is a sign,


FINDERS KEEPERS*
We find missing people, kidnapees, deadtime victims and more.

*And no we don't actually keep them. It's just a name.

Inside, is a secretary typing away at a typewriter. She directs customers to wait until their turn, at which point she sends them back to meet the shop owner, one Heinrik Hurtz. He is most clearly not related to any superheroes whatsoever. This is a fact in and of itself, proven clearly by the fact that Heinrik wears glasses.

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Hastings and Sons Mortuary (player: Kid Kris, Grey Zone)
Near one of the older parts of the city sits a large and somewhat dour building of brick and mortar, built in the traditional sense, with a metal plaque by the door that reads (predictably enough):

Hastings and Sons
MORTUARY
For the preparation of the dearly departed.
And indeed, should one go in one should find all the trappings of a conventional mortuary, including several large visitation rooms, run by this guy:

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Though of course, usually without the zombie there.
In recent times however, the true business of the resident Mortician has branched into a more heretical bent, offering certain services to the living impaired (more commonly known as the foul Undead). These start at simple healings and flesh grafts (the flesh occasionally obtained 'legitimately', when a body comes in for cremation and the Mortician gives them an urn full of wood-ash, but usually corpses are obtained through donations from customers or good old fashioned grave-robbing). But services can also range into body part replacement and augmentation for the undead who wishes his creator had seen fight to give him a giant lobster claw or retractable venomous spines, or even full body/flesh reconstruction for the self-conscious lich (or lich in disguise, though making your new flesh look like someone else usually costs extra) or the zombie in his golden years. These customers usually come in through the back door, where there is a plaque listing the full list of services. Though of course some are brazen enough to come through the front door anyway.

((PM if you wish to interact with the Mortician, as Kid Kris may not always check the thread.))

MagMart (Player: Lord Magtok, Blue Zone)
An absurd mash-up of K-Mart, Wall-Mart, Target, and every other vile retail chain, MagMart is staffed by an unswervingly loyal Magbots, lobotomized talking cats that are too brain-dead to know any better, several voodoo spirits, and a pickle jar that everyone insists is a sentient being that only communes with those who truly believe in it.

Here you can find everything from curtains to carpets, macaroni to monkeys on motorcycles, groceries to zombies. The staff is always happy to help (or else), and if you aren't entirely satisfied with your shopping experience, you can pay a small fee to watch the MagMart employee of your choosing get fired out the MagMart complimentary employee morale cannon.

Magnificus Theater (Red Zone)
This large theater is an attempt to bring culture to the city of the Inside. Plays are regularly show here, and if desired other events can be held here.

The walls of the theater are colored with three shades of blue in a wave pattern. Inside the theater are a pair of grand staircases, with the railing colored gold, while the stone of the stairs is white. The stage itself is one of the largest in the Nexus, carefully designed for the greatest enjoyment.

Rules: Please, no violence. If you must have some violent action in a theater, pm me first.

NO Office (Player: Morty, Grey Zone)
The building that serves as NO's de facto embassy in Inside is now open for business. It's a large, newly constructed office building with a very no-nonsense look to it. Its purpose is to do business, not more and not less.

Once inside, the prospective licensed mercenaries will be confronted with a large hall lined with tables, behind which NPCs work at filing and cataloguing the people who arrive to receive their certificates. At least one actual NO member is also usually on a shift in the building.

Sable Spire (Blue Zone)
A great, black-colored tower now stands at the highest point of the Skyway. Appearing mostly similar to a modern-day skyscraper, albeit more futuristic, reinforced, and armored. Upon close examination, some parts of the tower appear to conceal compartments of some sort, likely something along the lines of concealed defensive turrets. the top portion of the tower is rather different in appearance.

It appears as a truly massive hatch, similar to what one might see over a missile silo under normal circumstances.

This hatch opens into the landing area of the aerial aircraft carrier Sanctuary, the main asset of the Altaran Irregulars. Said landing area is set to act as an elevator, capable of moving up to the top of the tower or moving back down to conceal whatever is landed (usually the aforementioned carrier) under the heavily armored hatch.

The Spire, constructed by Remnant in an alliance with the Altaran Irregulars, is now a major base for the the latter, who currently act alongside Remnant in protecting the city. Their troops largely use the same equipment as Remnant's, but use the old Imperial black-and-navy color scheme to distinguish themselves.

The The Temperance Teahouse (Grey Zone) Owned by Artemis

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In an old section of the city stands a wooden building of ancient construction. From inside comes the sound of good conversation and, occasionally, music being played. The scents of exotic teas, spices, and good foods drift out onto the street. along with the scents and sounds come an aura of peace and comfort. It's a nice place here, you could definitely stick around for a while, to escape the general madness of the city.

Two wings extend out from the main building. To the north (the right side as you face the tea house) is an extension of the main structure, still made of wood, the architecture is slightly different and more brightly colored, and also noticeably newer. The west side of the building is surrounded by a stone wall, enclosing a garden. The garden ends at a low stone building running the length of the west wall.

[Restaurant]Inside the restaurant is filled with tables and chairs, spread out across the dark hardwood floors. Thick wooden pillars support the second floor and the roof, their tops carved with geometric designs. At the north side of the restaurant is a long counter, surrounding an open kitchen. Steam and smoke drift up from the fires and the woks used for cooking. A shelf along the back wall is filled with dozens of tins, each containing a particular tea or herbal blend. Interspersed among them are tea kettles, each one used to brew a particular type of tea.

The center of the restaurant is open to the second floor. Stairs lead up to more seating on the second level, which looks down on the restaurant below over carved wooden balconies. The ceiling above the open space is painted with a mural of a golden dragon floating through the clouds and circling the sun.

Seats on the west side of the building go fast, as they offer the best view of the gardens. The south and east sides offer views of the bustling streets below. The north side of the second floor has no windows and sits above the kitchen, so it is often darker and smokier than the rest of the restaurant.

Menu[B]Drinks

Herbal Tea
Green Tea
Black Tea
White Tea
Yellow Tea
Red Tea
Blue Tea - Mentally stimulating.
Purple Tea - Very relaxing and slightly hallucinogenic.
Iced Tea - Served sweet or unsweet, with or without lemon.
Sake - Available chilled, heated, or at room temperature.
Lychee Wine - A rich sweet drink with a deep golden color. Pairs well with seafood. Served cold.

Food

Dim Sum
Sushi
Stir Fry - Served over rice or noodles
Noodles
Soup
Rice Cakes

Sweets

Ice Cream - Vanilla, Green Tea, Red Bean, and Mango flavored.
Dragon's Beard Candy - A spun sugar similar to cotton candy.
Moon Cake - A dense sweet cake around a salted egg yolk "moon".
Sun Cake - A crunchy pastry filled with a sugary cream.
Tempura Fried Bananas - Served over ice cream.

[North Wing]The north wing of the restaurant is of newer construction. It is more brightly painted and more heavily decorated than the main restaurant. Two doorways on each floor lead to a U shaped hallway that runs through the north wing. Sliding paper screens from the inner walls, so that they can be slid aside and make the spaces much larger. The lower floor holds private rooms that can be reserved for larger parties or special meetings. These rooms typically have a long low table surrounded by cushions. The second floor rooms have more flexible floor plans. Most have tables and chairs, often used to host card or board games. A few can be rented out for sleeping quarters, but patrons are reminded that the walls are, literally, paper thin. Disruptive behavior will have you evicted without a refund.

[Garden]The west wing of the tea house is a large garden surrounded by stone wall. A circular gate leads directly from the garden to the streets, as well as doors leading into the restaurant. The garden itself is carefully kept, trees and bushes trained and cut into pleasing shapes. Stone lanterns and statues decorate the garden. Two pools filled with koi fish sit diagonally from one another, connected together by a stream filled with river rocks. The sound of trickling water fills the garden. A winding path leads through the garden and over a low stone bridge. On the far side of the bridge, the path passes through another circular gate guarded by two stone dragons on plinths. the pair stare down at any visitors, questioning their intentions in passing through their gate.

Beyond the Dragon Gate the path becomes perfectly straight. On either side are large black stones surrounded by carefully raked white sand. The path passes under a red Torii gate before encountering the low stone building at the far side of the garden. The building runs the full length of the west wall and is open to the garden. Large prayer wheels line the opening and are turned by the breeze or visiting people. The walls within the building are heavily decorated and covered in hanging scrolls. At the center of the building is a shrine, covered in candles. Behind it is a mural depicting scenes of a warrior, a golden dragon, and the sun. Sitting on the shrine a wooden statue of a warrior, sitting in meditation, his sword set aside. The wood is lacquered and carefully inlaid with delicate patterns in gold. From the statue emanates a strong aura of peace, which spreads throughout the entire property.

NPCsHideki - A large man with a red face and a long nose, he is most often found in the kitchen, cooking up tasty things.
Hanako - An older woman, her black hair streaked with grey. She is Hideki's wife and most often found behind the counter serving tea.
Sakura - A lovely young woman and the daughter of Hideki and Hanako. She acts as a waitress and sometimes plays music.


OOC: Please Read. Important information.
The Teahouse and garden are protected by an aura of non-violence. Violent acts cannot be committed here. You cannot attack another patron or do anything that would cause them bodily harm. Anyone who attempts it will find it extremely hard to convince themselves to do it. If a particularly willful person overcomes this compulsion, something in the environment will intervene, as if by seemingly random chance, to protect their victim as if by divine intervention. Because that's exactly what it is.

Needle and Thread (Blue Zone, Player: Artemis97)
On one side of a wide cobblestoned street is a small shop. The sign hanging over the door depicts a simple spool of thread, pierced by a needle. No words were included, as a courtesy to those who could not read, nor were they needed. It was clear from the merchandise displayed in the two large windows on either side of the door that this was a clothing boutique. The right side displayed the latest in women's fashions, dresses and skirts in unique designs, all detailed by hand with beading and embroidery. The left window showed men's clothing, from a beautifully tailored three piece suit, cut from expensive fabrics, to the very best in adventuring style, rugged and sturdy, clearly built to last.

Inside, racks and manequins display more clothing, split down the middle between men's and women's fashions. The back wall held rolls of fabric, some plain, others with obviously magical properties. A large, three-sided mirror sits in the back corner, next to a small changing stall. On the other side is a small counter holding a cash register, behind that the door that led to a small workroom.

The Needle and Thread is a clothing shop specializing in custom tailoring and specialty designs. It is owned and operated by Lillith Rock, and the kindly fiendish woman can usually be found behind the counter, or working on orders in the back workroom.

Pontius' Custom Constructs (Player: Earl of Purple, Grey Zone)
The caravan of 6 wagons (I never said 3! Well, I did, but still.) arrives at a warehouse, previously for sale. The gnomes lead the golems and other constructs inside, and get to work. The warehouse has an open yard at the main entrance, and several golems, like crude figures of worked stone or wood, stand in the yard. A gnome wearing an apron over smart-yet-practical artesan's clothes and puts a sign up.


Pontius's Custom Constructs
Golems of Any Material* at Unbelievably Low Prices!!!**
You Won't Find a Golem, Gargoyle, Guardian or Homonculus Cheaper!!***
Come Now and Buy 1 Get 1 Full Price!!!****



*Flesh has an additional charge. **Define 'low'. ***Except at our competitors. ****Terms and conditions apply.

Sanctuary Fortress of Zoemaytare (Player: Rebonack, Blue Zone)

Like so many other prominent buildings in Town, or not so prominent buildings for that matter, this place seemed to pop up out of nowhere over night.

Buildings are like mushrooms in Town. Probably spread via spores, too.

Regardless, here it is. A rather sizable campus marble hewn from the mountains some distance away. Carved and hauled here near the edge of the slums where they were no doubt assembled. Though... no one can quite place a finger on when this happened.

Though the buildings aren't of only cold hard stone, no. There are timbers as well. Not what one might expect, however. They seem almost organic. As though they had grown into place rather than being hewn.

Oddness aside, the temple is arranged in a rather interesting fashion. Several concentric wall and courtyards ending in a central temple.

The outer wall is lower than the rest, each tier of the temple built onto higher ground like a wedding cake. Each wall is topped with a roof supported on the inside by pillars, creating a sheltered walkway. The exact use of these porches depends on the section of the temple one happens to be in.

Anyone is allowed entry through the first wall and into the first court, the Court of Meeting. Beyond the second wall only worshipers of Zoemaytare are allowed admittance to the second court, the Court of the Blessed. Beyond the third wall only the priests are allowed, where they carry out holy rituals within the temple itself.

The Court of Meeting is dedicated to service of those the worshipers of Zoemaytare dwell among. Food is prepared for the hungry here and given out without expectation of recompense. Those without a place to lay their head are allowed to sleep within the porch. The grounds beyond the porch are devoted to a wondrous garden boasting vibrancy and spectacular color. This are is always comfortably warm and brimming with life. Wounds heal faster as the body is refreshed. Undead creatures will find that remaining here is decidedly uncomfortable.

The sky above the temple seems to be perpetually clear, filled with pleasant sunlight in the day and cloaked with gossamer stars at night. Benches are set up here and there, under trees with hanging branches and above fragrant shrubbery. A lively stream flows endlessly in a circuit about the Court, spilling into several larger pools and meandering up a small outcrop of stone before cascading back down the other side.

This section of the temple is tended by members of the faith. Not priests, though devote. They can be found tending the garden and serving warm food. When in service to the temple these devotees wear a white linen ephod bearing the symbol of a willow tree, ornately rendered in blue thread. They'll be more than happen to answer any questions. Priests tend to have stricter ceremonial garb, including a blue tunic and white robe in addition to the ephod.

Welcome, traveler. May you be more blessed when you leave than when you came.

New information that isn't readily noticeable at first glance at the temple will be added here.

The temple grounds are protected by a dampening field that blocks unauthorized teleporation and dimensional shifting. The place is something of a fortress after all. Being able to pop in and out at will would defeat the purpose.

Zoemaytare isn't a god of (fill in the black) but rather the patron and protector of her people. As such, her domain, if she even has one, is over all that her people do. The people in question are collectively known as the Zoeos, and this particular temple is their first major venture into Town. At present their stated goal is to set up trade relations and aid the city. This is ministered through the temple on account of the Zoeos government being a theocracy.

It just so happens that there's a dungeon under the temple, though the entrance to it is well hidden.

NPCs thus far:

Potentate of the temple: the head priest and administrator. He has yet to be seen 'on screen' though he has been referred to.

Regent Zachius: And elderly human with a coppery complexion and deep-set wrinkles, the sort of face one expects of a person who has spent a great deal of time in the sun smiling. He's a kind old fellow who is in charge of the Court of Meeting.

Regent Stephen: A younger human who smells rather distinctly of wolf. He's in charge of the dungeons of the temple and seems to be a rather caring and compassionate fellow. It's his job to bring the cases of prisoners before the Potentate.

Regent Thadeus: One of the priests who aids in minor upkeep in the temple proper. He usually isn't seen outside the temple and since his position doesn't put him in much contact with the common folk he tends to be somewhat aloof and judgmental. Also happens to be an elf. Those snooty elves!

Bognus Thundershield: a lay dwarf that operates the temple's teleporter, primarily from Trog's. Though people can be 'ported in from elsewhere as well. While it isn't commonly known, this device can send people over rather long distances, though it's somewhat inaccurate when doing so. Bognus is a bit gruff, though generally good natured. He speaks with a thick Scottish Dwarven accent.

The Swordfish (Player: Ghar, Grey Zone)
A new shop has opened up in Market Street. The building is a simple affair. A brick building with a massive chimney that constantly billows smoke. On the inside a massive forge dominates the far wall from the entrance. All manner of smithing equipment is carefully placed around the large room that dominates most of the building. Lining the two side walls are many tools for his craft, while lining the far wall are the products of that craft.

Swords, swords of all shapes and sizes. Some brutally efficient, simple weapons and others pieces of art that are no less functional. Each and every sword is obviously the work of a master.

And the master is always present. A great robot moves around the room, always working and experimenting with its remarkable talent. The machine is a hulking, bronze coloured humanoid. The robot has a number of slides and doors, implying there's more to it than is immediately apparent. Finally, at its head is a glass dome, filled with water. Dominating the container is a great carp, as big as a man. It gazes at it's work with eyes that know little more than hate. Hate and its new inspiration.

Word travels quickly of this bizarre master swordsmith. Though it is quite fearsome, the quality of its blades are unmatched.

St. Guinevere's Sanatorium for Lunatics and Object Seekers (Player: Anyone, Gray Zone)
This insane asylum exists for people questing after Objects from the Holders Mythos. Anyone can run an Object quest, but please look at the community agreed guidelines first (http://tinyurl.com/5w42x5c) as it helps keep things consistent.

If you want to use the Sanatorium for other uses, feel free, but expect it to be a house of unspeakable horrors. :smalltongue:

The Sitar's Strings
"By humans, for humans". This restaurant employees only humans and only serves human customers. It is a meeting place for the human supremacist movement. IC Owned by Brian Starling and managed by Jan Lamar. Non-humans with good disguises can get in without being challenged.

Players: (HT as owner/manager, C'nor as waitress Maeve, Mindfreak as entertainer Treb)

The Temple of Dalachrech (Player: Earl of Purple, Grey Zone)
The first room entered is a foyer. On the walls are red drapes with silver, two-tailed scorpions embroidered on to them, and next to the door is an ornate font. The granite font stands about waist height, and is a plinth with a bowl of unholy water. Winding around the font are carved centipedes. A door away from this chamber leads to the main prayer hall. This room also has drapes with the two-tailed scorpion device on the walls, and a red velvet carpet flanked by wooden pews leads to an altar at the far end. The altar is covered with red velvet, with a gold statue and red candles placed upon it. The statue depicts a demon with a centipede's body, a scorpion's tail with spinnerets next to the sting, a stag beetle's head and the claws of a praying mantis.

This is a hidden location in the Grey Zone. Please PM Earl of Purple if you wish to interract there. The Temple is now open to the public.

Trollfinger, Ironpick & Greencheek, Mining & Engineering (Player: Morty, Blue Zone)
A run-down building near Trog's Tavern was bought by three goblin enterpreneurs with a large crew and now houses their mining and engineering company. Everyone who needs something dug, built, repaired or blown up is welcome.

Warwick Works (player: happyturtle, Grey Zone)
In the industrial area, a building is rented and has a new sign put out front.


W
Warwick Works

The building itself consists of a small office area in front and warehouses in back. There is no indication of what sort of business this is, but a certain cyborg with a satellite might recognize the logo and name.

Witch Which's Wish Shop (Grey, Player: Haruki-kun)

Welcome. If you have stepped into this store, it is because you have a wish.

The store is big, ancient and beautiful. It has a large garden with colorful flowers, a pond with fish and running water, and chirping birds. This is the outside of the store. The inside, however, is, to put it simply, gloomy. There’s burning candles and incense everywhere. From the hall where you enter you are led off into a side room with a low table and cushions around it. A tall, masked and unnamed stranger brings tea and snacks to the guests. The Witch sits opposite and rarely ever moves.

RULES (OOC):
This is a Wish shop. Your character will only enter this shop if he has a wish. Whether the wish is granted or not is a different issue.
Witch Which is in charge of the shop and will grant wishes to everyone who asks, regardless of intent or alignment, as long as the appropriate price is paid. Under certain conditions:

Condition one: Witch Which will not haggle. She couldn’t lower a price or overcharge even if she wanted to. A balance must be kept in order for the wish to be granted.

Condition two: When a Wish directly affects another player’s character in a way that would be considered godmodding, the other player must agree first.

Condition three: The Witch may not reject any wish unless the price is too high to be paid. Wishes to take a life or to destroy the world, for example, carry a price higher than anyone can pay. ANYONE.

Condition Four: The Witch will never engage in battle. Be glad. The Witch is the very definition of True Neutral.

Condition Five: The store is not hard to access; in fact, there’s a big sign outside and everything. However, the store’s grounds exist in a special separate dimension, protecting it from anything that could destroy it, up to and including plot.

Condition Six: Haruki-kun reserves the right to alter the conditions if he feels they’re causing problems such as godmodding or similar issues.

(Haruki-Kun wishes for a PM to be sent to him upon someone entering the shop so he knows about it.)

Inside's Defenses, Remnant, and The Council


Defenses

As stated above, the city of Inside is defended by the Walls, Moat and DOOM-Shield, but it is also defended by a more "mundane" force field that can be called upon in times of need, as well as a number of more conventional defensive capabilities, nearly all of which are manned and controlled by Remnant(Controlled for the most part by Wolfbane). These include things from Emergency Bunkers, Relief Stations, Anti-Aircraft Cannon, and the like.

Remnant

As stated before, Remnant is Inside's police force, army, and main defensive body. It is made up of the remains of what was once the Acronymian Empire, and consists of hundreds of men, women, and machines, both soldier and civilian, sacrificing their daily lives and time to make sure the city of Inside is relatively safe for it's citizens. There are Remnant Outposts all throughout the city, with the main HQ in Blue Zone, and less Outposts in Red Zone. These can be reached fairly easily, and allow people to report crimes, turn in criminals, collect bounties, and even ask to be recruited. Remnant controls most of Inside's defenses, but also controls Rapid Response Units capable of stopping fires, providing emergency medical aide, and even disaster relief to clean up debris and fix buildings and roads damaged by the day to day events of Inside.

Squads of Remnants patrol the streets "every so often" and should anyone need one, can interact with them(Please PM Wolfbane upon doing so, however).

As a note, Low-Level Remnants can be Godmodded! They can be assumed to fight the fires that pop up, but can also be asked to provide basic information. This also means that they can be bribed for less well-known information such as someone's name and rank, or to look the other way for a small crime, such as theft. Anything more, please PM Wolfbane to let him know, in case there is something that needs clarified. The Remnants can be godmodded to be killed on occasion, but if it happens too fast, too often, Wolfbane may step in and RP it out. Once again, please PM Wolfbane if you plan on killing a Remnant NPC.

What is NOT Godmoddable:

-Getting Security Codes
-Accessing Secure Areas
-Killing off more than one or two NPCs at a time, or killing a Named Remnant NPC/PC
-Stealing Identities
-Destroying Remnant facilities

It is not impossible for these to happen, but with proper warning provided to Wolfbane, it can be RP'd out and attempted. However, it should be noted that only Low-Ranking Remnants can be Godmodded in this way.

Council

The Council (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195380) is the "ruling" body of Inside. A small group of individuals reside on it, and decide Inside Policy. People can go here for diplomatic relations, trials, or other activities that may concern dealing with an actual government instead of a police force or army.

[GrandDM]

[Inside NO Office]

As soon as he's done the drow will reach out and grab the form and look at it. "Looks good to me." She opens a drawer and puts the form inside and retrieves a card which she hands to Teddy. "This is a NO license. It guarantees a discount at Trog's Tavern, Black Dragons Den, Erin's Emporium and Azik's Enchantments. In addition NO will protect you from dishonest employers and try to guarantee you get your promised payment for work you do. You also have access to NO contracts which you may complete at your leisure but keep in mind some contracts are NO member-exclusive. In exchange you pay a small percentage of your profit to us." She pauses, letting him look at the card. "It's an alternative to true membership and you can have it right now if you want. However if you like to be a permanent member of NO you have to finish an actual contract first. I would suggest keeping the license first though so you get a feel how it is to work as a mercenary." She takes up another one of her papers and starts reading from it.

"But no matter if you're a member or just keeping the license there are a few number of rules of conduct you must keep yourself to. First you can't work with the organization know as AMEN or any kind of slavers. Second you must always keep yourself to our professional standards which includes not accepting any assassination contracts or turning on the employer." Dena eyes Teddy again. "Did you catch all that?"

"Yes. Are there any contracts open to me at the moment?"

[Shadowcaller]

[Goblin Market]

I don't think she was, but I don't remember much about it. So that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

"Yes. Decided to buy some flowers. You know we just live down the road, right?" Maybe a few turns, but not too far off. "What ritual are you planning?"


[Goblin Market]

"We were just walking home and we came across it. It looked interesting, isn't that right, Rein?" Arel looks up at her boyfriend briefly. "It's very... boisterous would be accurate I think."

[Goblin Market]

"I'm just trying to summon a couple of helpers for my work actually." The tiefling explains. "And what is living in Inside like? I lived in Riverside ever since I came to the nexus but Inside is so much larger. I've considered moving here at some point." She explains to the pair with a gesture at the market around them.



Dena considers for a moment and then suddenly grins at Teddy. "That depends on how low you're willing to sink my friend as there came in a rather strange request by phone. The contractor wanted us to contact them by phone once we got a peculiar item. Namely a AMENite named Kal's underwear. Don't ask me [I]why anyone would want that or why they can't get it themselves but they're willing to pay us a fair bit for it. It think it was some sort of mysterious fanclub, or cult, but it doesn't really matter. What matters if you're up to doing it or not. I don't imagine it can't be very hard, the guy got a slut reputation among both men and women."

[Morty]

[Swordfish]

Wenomir enters here, holding a rolled-up sheet of paper. He has his doubts about the place, but he did hear that there's some great swordsmith here...

[OrchestraHc]

Supermarket

Kayden looks intrigued by the place.
"I suppose shipping is easier with this world's technology. I could never find this much in one place back home."

Supermarket

"I'm going to take a wild guess and say Rabanastre was mostly open air markets and bazaars," Lola says, getting her own basics as they pass, specifically bread. "I'd think that shipping would go pretty well with airships, o do you have to worry about air pirates?"

[Deathkeeper]

Supermarket

Kayden shakes his head. "Sky pirates aren't a huge issue in the end. When they show up they usually pick targets with treasure, not groceries. No, the issue is probably more because we don't have a way to keep most things fresh for long periods if time reliably, and even in good seasons you wouldn't have things available in so small a place by a single producer."

[OrchestraHc]

Supermarket

"I was joking," Lola laughs. "There are actually sky pirates? And what, nobody thought of hooking up boxes with ice spells for some magical fridges?"

[GrandDM]

Dena considers for a moment and then suddenly grins at Teddy. "That depends on how low you're willing to sink my friend as there came in a rather strange request by phone. The contractor wanted us to contact them by phone once we got a peculiar item. Namely a AMENite named Kal's underwear. Don't ask me [I]why anyone would want that or why they can't get it themselves but they're willing to pay us a fair bit for it. It think it was some sort of mysterious fanclub, or cult, but it doesn't really matter. What matters if you're up to doing it or not. I don't imagine it can't be very hard, the guy got a slut reputation among both men and women."

"Does he have any magic resistance?"

[Deathkeeper]

Supermarket

"Well of course sky pirates are a thing.
And it would be pretty difficult to refrigerate large amounts of perishables with reasonable efficiency on ice magic alone." says Kayden as he tries to figure out what some of the products on the shelf actually are.

[Shadowcaller]

"Not that [I]I know of. I've only seen him once, briefly. Dressed in a policewoman uniform for some reason. Not a bad looking guy though. You'll probably need to find out more about him before you go pant-chasing." The drow considers for a moment. "I actually know a guy who used to be in AMEN but now works for NO. Kirk is his name, a drow just like me. He knows more about Kal than me so you have better luck with him on your team."

[Gullara]

[The Swordfish]

When he enters, he'll see the fish-manned robot pounding away at a sword on an anvil. He looks up when Wenomir enters, but doesn't move away from his work.

[Goblin Market]

"Oh, well it's pretty interesting usually. I don't really know anything about Riverside, but I don't imagine there are many places like here. There are some very dangerous parts of the city, but it's pretty easy to stay away from those." Arel looks up at Rein to see if he wants to add something.

[GrandDM]

"Not that [I]I know of. I've only seen him once, briefly. Dressed in a policewoman uniform for some reason. Not a bad looking guy though. You'll probably need to find out more about him before you go pant-chasing." The drow considers for a moment. "I actually know a guy who used to be in AMEN but now works for NO. Kirk is his name, a drow just like me. He knows more about Kal than me so you have better luck with him on your team."

"Where can I find him?"

[Reinholdt]

[Goblin Market]

"Well... where do you live currently? It's easy to walk to the market for food and such in the city at least." Or ingredients for dubious demonic rituals.

[Terumitsu]

Arkham Street - Temple

"He has animalistic ears, and while they might not be as finely tuned as my body is to vibrations, they have likely picked up everything that's been said so far, and everything I'm saying now. In fact, if he'd like to confirm that all he'd need to do is nod his head, and then we could drop this illusion of secrecy and then just go over and speak with him. It might be to our advantage to do so, briefly." Mostly to eliminate a witness, not that she says that since she's already voiced her suspicions that the man can hear everything they say from where he is.


Temple of the Thousand Faces of the Sun

The man doesn't make the mistake of startling as he's called out, but again his ears show a life of their own and flatten down guiltily. Hesistantly, he lowers the pamphlet he'd been feigning interest in and nods shortly, making sure to glance both ways before crossing the street towards them. "So, uh, hey?"


((Didn't see your post! My apologies!))

Nephea peered at the man with narrow eyes as she assessed him. Good hearing was definitely apparent but she was also interested in his build. It generally said a lot about a person with how they were built. Plus how they twitched or moved when under scrutiny was always a window into their lives. She wasn't looking for a person who was fidgety nor one who steeled themselves when being accessed. No, she wanted the calm one. Or rather, the too calm one. The liar. The charlatan. The one who's face was just another mask. The one who hid a dagger in their sleeves while they spoke of peace. Those types could keep a profitable secret and if this man was none of the above then she wouldn't risk him being a snare in her plans.

"Hey yourself. What were you reading there, if I may ask?" she said conversationally. If given or shown the bit of paper, she would give it a brief look to get a gist of it's contents. Though, if it was a page of lorem ipsum, then she wouldn't be sure if she would chide him or congratulate him on his rather brazen taste.

[Morcleon]

Repost from last thread


[Atriol]

Well then the church will be build and somewhere short after the start, another member of Mia's church will come via dimensional paths.

((Sorry for this short post, but I'm a bit sleepy))

[Atriol]

Akira looks down at the newly built church, nodding. "Nicely done... nicely done indeed." And for now, the scene in Atriol has come to an end...

[DMC 2.0, presumably]

With a smile, Yuki approaches Mia. "That was an amazing job you did with that church. I take it that's the sort of thing Deus Mechanicus is capable of?"

((It's alright. Just do a longer post later. :smalltongue:))


[Below the TV Tower]

"Well, just dropping down and frying her would probably get us in trouble," Mikani observes. "So, I guess diplomancing is the way to go."

[Below the TV Tower]

Hikari nods, smiling. "Then let's go!" She begins her descent, careful to aim for a not-too-crowded area of the city behind their target.

[OrchestraHc]

[Supermarket]

"You'd be the one to know about I guess," Lola says, "I'm still more focused on the sky pirates? I just don't get how that works." Mostly because her mind is going airships=planes, and she can't create a scenario where one can hijack another.

[BronyHeresy]

[Nearmall Park]

((No problem, I'm just glad you were able to find my post.))

Angie tries to hide her smile as she reaches over to take his hand. "Here let me see that, maybe I can help." If he lets her take his hand, he should feel the pain melt away as a soft golden light comes from her hands healing his wounds. It should feel as good as new in only a few seconds. If he is paying close attention he might notice a weird bruise like rash form on Angie's hand in the same spot he got pinched. "There all better."

Cuffs looks sad at that. "Ya dinnae have to hurt yourself, y'know... If I get a bit o' hurt, it's mine to bear... ya donnae need to take my pain for me, Angie. Ah'm a strong man, e'en if a nae particularly wise one."

(Going on vacation again, and for like three weeks... PM me a link to your post, please.)

[McBish]

[Nearmall Park]

"Sorry about that just, instinct you know. Don't worry about it, I barely feel it honestly." She smiles at him apologetically. "I guess that will teach you about sticking your fingers where they are going to get pinched."

((Have a good vacation. Or in the likely event of you reading this when you get back, hope you had a good vacation.))

[Shadowcaller]

"If you mean Kirk he's holed up in the NO headquarters far north, just go to his room but for all the water in the world, [I]knock first. You don't want to walk in on whatever he's doing in there." Dena replies with a shake of her head.

[Goblin Market]

"I live in a simple apartment in Riverside. Used to live at Exbourne but I moved and I might do it again as I'm looking for a new job. The old one didn't really work out." She explains. "So are you two still working in that temple or do you work somewhere else now?"

[Gullara]

[Goblin Market]

Arel would comment that she has no idea what Exbourne is, but oh well. Some place in Riverside presumably. "Well I hope you find something. As for us, it's really more of a cat shelter more than anything. Rein is still busy running it." She replies, with a pang of guilt about being unable to help him.

[Deathkeeper]

[Supermarket]

"You'd be the one to know about I guess," Lola says, "I'm still more focused on the sky pirates? I just don't get how that works." Mostly because her mind is going airships=planes, and she can't create a scenario where one can hijack another.

Supermarket

Kayden gives her an odd look.
"What's not to get? You jump onto the other ship, make or use an entrance, and then use or wave around guns and pointy objects until you have control. Pretty much the same as normal piracy."

[GrandDM]

"If you mean Kirk he's holed up in the NO headquarters far north, just go to his room but for all the water in the world, [I]knock first. You don't want to walk in on whatever he's doing in there." Dena replies with a shake of her head.

"I doubt it's worse than some of the stuff I've summoned on occasion. Thanks anyway."

He leaves.

[Morty]

[The Swordfish]

When he enters, he'll see the fish-manned robot pounding away at a sword on an anvil. He looks up when Wenomir enters, but doesn't move away from his work.


"Greetings. I've heard you're an accomplished weaponsmith, and I have a job for you," Wenomir says, getting straight to the point.

[Reinholdt]

[Goblin Market]

"It's a temple to Bast." Reinholdt corrects. He takes his work quite seriously, thank you!

Granted that ends up doubling as a cat shelter, but still.

[OrchestraHc]

Supermarket

Kayden gives her an odd look.
"What's not to get? You jump onto the other ship, make or use an entrance, and then use or wave around guns and pointy objects until you have control. Pretty much the same as normal piracy."

Super market

"So when you said airships, you meant just actual flying ships? Not planes that have to keep moving to stay airborne. See planes can't actually stop or they'd fall," Lola explains. "But if your sailing open-air ships in the sky, how do they deal with altitude?"

[Gullara]

[The Swordfish]

The fish puts down the sword he'd been working on and moves to stand before Wenomir. The robotic suit containing him stands tall over Wenomir and the fish's beady eyes are cold as he looks down at the swordsman.

"What kind of job?" A mechanical sounding voice echos a bit as it emerges from the grate at the top of the suit's torso. He doesn't waste any time with pleasantries either.

[Morty]

[The Swordfish]

"I need a sword," Wenomir says. "A two-handed steel greatsword. If you can make me one of good quality, I can give you a formula for an alloy of steel with other materials as well as schematics for anti-magic runes."

[Gullara]

[The Swordfish]

"That is acceptable." The carp looks Wenomir over, as if assessing if his customer knows what he's actually asking for when he says greatsword. Apparently satisfied, he says. "Come back in [insert appropriate sword crafting time here] with your payment and it'll be ready for you."

[KerfuffleMach2]

Streets

Jace will feel power moving from the dagger into himself. The power is very calming in its nature. He may find any small, recent wounds healing, as well as small scars caused by normal, non-magical means. Larger or magical scars will need him to actually focus and use this power to heal.

[ThirdEmperor]

Temple of the Thousand Faces

"Oh, uh, heh, this? It's nothing, really nothing." He laughs, a rather weak and faltering laugh, taking the leaflet back out of his pocket to show it to Nephea- An advertisement for timeshare condos in sunny Seaside. "Just, y'know. Thinking. Got some vacation time saved up."

"So, hey, uh, what is it you're doing around here? Not a lot of people, well, not a lot of living people, y'know how that is here, not a lot of living people hanging around this time of night.." If somebody was paying very close attention, they might notice him glance ever so briefly down the street as he rambles and shuffles in place, looking for something.

[Deathkeeper]

Streets

Jace will feel power moving from the dagger into himself. The power is very calming in its nature. He may find any small, recent wounds healing, as well as small scars caused by normal, non-magical means. Larger or magical scars will need him to actually focus and use this power to heal.

Streets

Having been long friends with a cleric, Jace doesn't have many marks on him. Still, it's a very nice feeling and some of the power should spread to Zebes unless the power is structured somehow that it can't be passed through the Bond. Jace tries to focus his senses to see if he can feel other powers the way the being had described sensing her peers.


Super market

"So when you said airships, you meant just actual flying ships? Not planes that have to keep moving to stay airborne. See planes can't actually stop or they'd fall," Lola explains. "But if your sailing open-air ships in the sky, how do they deal with altitude?"

Supermarket

"Not quite sure what you mean by that. They don't look like sailing ships. Airships have all sorts of propellers and wings and things. I don't really know if they can stop. I've never heard of one hovering. They don't usually go high enough that it becomes an issue."
Ivalice's atmosphere probably doesn't start to thin in its oxygen concentration at the same rate as Earth's.

[Shadowcaller]

[Goblin Market]

Arel would comment that she has no idea what Exbourne is, but oh well. Some place in Riverside presumably. "Well I hope you find something. As for us, it's really more of a cat shelter more than anything. Rein is still busy running it." She replies, with a pang of guilt about being unable to help him.


[Goblin Market]

"It's a temple to Bast." Reinholdt corrects. He takes his work quite seriously, thank you!

Granted that ends up doubling as a cat shelter, but still.

[Goblin Market]

"I hope that works out, must be hard now that only one of you can work." Astrana says. "If you need any help I'm currently looking for work."

[Gullara]

[Goblin Market]

Arel winces a bit. That was the wrong thing to say. She hopes Rein won't be upset at her about it. She really should have just let him cover that question. Oh well.

"We'll figure it out, won't we, Reinholt." She doesn't doubt that they can figure out any money troubles. Of course, they're definitely rolling in money, so she dismisses the idea that Astrana could work at the shelter/temple. How could they ever pay her?

[Morty]

[The Swordfish]

"That is acceptable." The carp looks Wenomir over, as if assessing if his customer knows what he's actually asking for when he says greatsword. Apparently satisfied, he says. "Come back in [insert appropriate sword crafting time here] with your payment and it'll be ready for you."

"I'll be back in that time, then," Wenomir says simply and leaves.

[Reinholdt]

[Goblin Market]

"I hope that works out, must be hard now that only one of you can work." Astrana says. "If you need any help I'm currently looking for work."


[Goblin Market]

Arel winces a bit. That was the wrong thing to say. She hopes Rein won't be upset at her about it. She really should have just let him cover that question. Oh well.

"We'll figure it out, won't we, Reinholt." She doesn't doubt that they can figure out any money troubles. Of course, they're definitely rolling in money, so she dismisses the idea that Astrana could work at the shelter/temple. How could they ever pay her?

[Goblin Market]

"Well I think Astrana's offering an opportunity right here." Reinholdt admits.

"We could certainly use the help taking care of the cats while I perform the more religious parts and checking the streets and such. We wouldn't be able to pay you much, I'll admit, but it'll be steady work at least."

I'm not sure he's terribly savvy at money problems. His response before coming to this world was to go have an episodic caper and take the money he needed from the fat cats who deserved to be knocked down a peg or two. Handling money day to day is not his strong suit.

[FireFox]

NO Office

A redheaded young woman walks in and looks around to see who she has to talk to in order to get a license.

[Shadowcaller]

NO Office

She apparently have to talk to the drow woman sitting behind the desk filing her nails with a knife. "How can I help you?" She asks as she looks up at the red haired woman.

Why didn't any hot guys ever want to hire NO or join it? At least then she'd had some eye candy.

[Goblin Market]


Taking care of cats? Not exactly what she had spent her education for but a job was a job right? "I would be able to help with that. I could use some extra money. Why don't you show me the ropes?"

[FireFox]

NO Office

She walks over to the desk and puts on a polite, business smile. I'd like a mercenary license.

[The Bushranger]

[Below the TV Tower]


Hikari nods, smiling. "Then let's go!" She begins her descent, careful to aim for a not-too-crowded area of the city behind their target.

Mikani follows, grinning broadly as, coming in for a landing, she does a barrel roll and jumps off the Windblade, landing on her feet and snatching the brooch out of the air as the Windblade collapses into it. "That way!"

[OrchestraHc]

Supermarket

"Not quite sure what you mean by that. They don't look like sailing ships. Airships have all sorts of propellers and wings and things. I don't really know if they can stop. I've never heard of one hovering. They don't usually go high enough that it becomes an issue."
Ivalice's atmosphere probably doesn't start to thin in its oxygen concentration at the same rate as Earth's.

Supermarket

"Forget about it, we can compare notes tonight." Better to explain when she has an example of an airplane. "What is the actual plan, what do you know how to cook?"

[Morcleon]

[Below the TV Tower]

Mikani follows, grinning broadly as, coming in for a landing, she does a barrel roll and jumps off the Windblade, landing on her feet and snatching the brooch out of the air as the Windblade collapses into it. "That way!"

[Below the TV Tower]

Hikari's landing is much less flashy, and she rolls her eyes at the antics of her friend. "Alright!"

As they approach the old woman, she turn around and smiles kindly. "Oh, hello there you two girls? Isn't it a lovely day today?"

[KerfuffleMach2]

Streets

The power can be shared through Jace and Zebes' bond easily enough, though in Zebes it will be a little less powerful. Sort of a trickle effect.

After a moment of concentration, Jace should be able to detect ten unique energies, including the dagger in his hand.

These are the life forces of the other spirits. That is what I can actually trace. Having been with them for so long, I have completely memorized what their life energies feel like, so I can find them anywhere.

[Gullara]

[Goblin Market]

Arel gives Rein an uncertain look. Does he have more money than she thought? Arel doesn't really claim to really be one for managing money either, but she was pretty sure they didn't have enough to basically be supporting another person. She should talk to him about this, but maybe after Astrana isn't here...

[Deathkeeper]

Streets

The power can be shared through Jace and Zebes' bond easily enough, though in Zebes it will be a little less powerful. Sort of a trickle effect.

After a moment of concentration, Jace should be able to detect ten unique energies, including the dagger in his hand.

These are the life forces of the other spirits. That is what I can actually trace. Having been with them for so long, I have completely memorized what their life energies feel like, so I can find them anywhere.

Streets

Alright, can you possibly help me figure out which of the other three are the ones imprisoned? I can't tell by myself.


Supermarket

"Forget about it, we can compare notes tonight." Better to explain when she has an example of an airplane. "What is the actual plan, what do you know how to cook?"

Supermarket

"Well- Kayden rattles off a few things, most of which are pretty simple, like various kinds of eggs, but sound decent. -and I've always been told my curry is pretty good. Could probably use a few more recipes though if I have to do this regularly, though."

[Zefir]

[Atriol]

Akira looks down at the newly built church, nodding. "Nicely done... nicely done indeed." And for now, the scene in Atriol has come to an end...

[DMC 2.0, presumably]

With a smile, Yuki approaches Mia. "That was an amazing job you did with that church. I take it that's the sort of thing Deus Mechanicus is capable of?"

((It's alright. Just do a longer post later. :smalltongue:))


[Atriol]

The building will indeed be special. Not only was it build in less then a week, it's construktion is close to impossible. The mina ship of the building is a great hall. The roof nearly out of sight for a human. (Just an effect). The building is mostly made of steel, gold, silver or other metals(depends on the materials they got.

The worker for the building are all robot so they work day and nightonly stoping for charging the battery. From outside the building fit's the whole city but due to it's size it may draw the attention of the people.

[DMC 2.0, presumably]

"He only allows us as much as we deserve." in her case a lot since making his deity commen in another world is really a great dal.

[Shadowcaller]

NO Office

She walks over to the desk and puts on a polite, business smile. I'd like a mercenary license.

NO Office

"Of course. Just fill out this form." The drow hands over said paper. "Just write your name and contact information there and you're ready to go. Just need your signature there at the end..."

[Rebonack]

[Giant Robot Attack!]

Stomping its way through a predominantly gnomish part of town is a giant robot! Of course it looks about twice as giant as it actually is since all the people fleeing for their lives are half the size of normal folks, but there's no real reason to dwell on that.

The menacing machine is painted in a striking red and white striped design and is outfitted with... waffle irons? One on each shoulder, two across its chest, and another two on its legs. Waffle irons that pop open and fire rocket-powered explosive waffle squares in a spiraling hurricane of conflagration death!

A massive turret on its back occasionally lobs a maple syrup mortar off into the crowds of fleeing gnomes! One particularly brave gnome tosses a fireball at the robot, but it snags the projectile in its hockey catcher's glove and throws it back! The poor little guy gets blown to bits.

Who will stop this deadly engine of destruction?

[Felandria]

[Giant Robot Attack!]

Stomping its way through a predominantly gnomish part of town is a giant robot! Of course it looks about twice as giant as it actually is since all the people fleeing for their lives are half the size of normal folks, but there's no real reason to dwell on that.

The menacing machine is painted in a striking red and white striped design and is outfitted with... waffle irons? One on each shoulder, two across its chest, and another two on its legs. Waffle irons that pop open and fire rocket-powered explosive waffle squares in a spiraling hurricane of conflagration death!

A massive turret on its back occasionally lobs a maple syrup mortar off into the crowds of fleeing gnomes! One particularly brave gnome tosses a fireball at the robot, but it snags the projectile in its hokey catcher's glove and throws it back! The poor little guy gets blown to bits.

Who will stop this deadly engine of destruction?

(Psst, is that robot for me or is this just an incredible coincidence?))

[FireFox]

NO Office

The woman writes down her name, Ally Sherwood, and then, after a slight hesitation, the address of a building in Inside. She carefully signs it, then looks up at Dena. Is that all?

[The Bushranger]

[Giant Robot Attacks Dig Giant Robots]

It's a Rebo-Plot!
Which means it's for anyone!
And it's also Very Silly!

Which explains why Red with his Very Serious Giant Robot is probably stomping out of the Irregulars' base to counter this threat to all that is breakfast!
No doubt they're covering for butter smugglers.

***

[Below the TV Tower]


Hikari's landing is much less flashy, and she rolls her eyes at the antics of her friend. "Alright!"

As they approach the old woman, she turn around and smiles kindly. "Oh, hello there you two girls? Isn't it a lovely day today?"

"Hi, ma'am," Mikani says politely as she returns the smile. "It is, isn't it? We were looking for somebody, though..."

[Lord Magtok]

(Psst, is that robot for me or is this just an incredible coincidence?))

((I kinda sorta sold my soul in exchange for this giant robot attack. I should hope it's not a coincidence. >_>))

Magtok leads the way into Inside, cheerfully marching right in like he owns the whole city.

"Yep, all I have to do is say it, and a monster will appear! Just one quick, 'gee, it'd suck if a giant monster was here', and-

...holy fudge it worked"

Actually, this one was rampaging before you got here, Magtok. Feel free to believe whatever you want, though.

[Shadowcaller]

NO Office

The woman writes down her name, Ally Sherwood, and then, after a slight hesitation, the address of a building in Inside. She carefully signs it, then looks up at Dena. Is that all?

NO Office

The drow shrugs. "Pretty much, now all you need to do is do the work. The contact information will make us able to contact you with offers and etcetera. It's a pretty sweet deal if you're in the business. Hard to make yourself known in these parts with all the buzz."

[Felandria]

((I kinda sorta sold my soul in exchange for this giant robot attack. I should hope it's not a coincidence. >_>))

Magtok leads the way into Inside, cheerfully marching right in like he owns the whole city.

"Yep, all I have to do is say it, and a monster will appear! Just one quick, 'gee, it'd suck if a giant monster was here', and-

...holy fudge it worked"

Actually, this one was rampaging before you got here, Magtok. Feel free to believe whatever you want, though.

Felandria looks up at the robot and smiles.

Well, then.

I guess I better make an entrance.

Felandria runs around a corner, after a couple moments, she reemerges, but now she stands about twelve stories tall, she walks slowly towards the robot.

Don't be afraid, everyone.

I'll take care of this.

[Rebonack]

[Giant Robots!]

What's this?

Other hulking beings are moving in to put a crimp on this robot's rampage? This robot that most certainly isn't a hodge-podge of national stereotypes in any way?

That simply won't do!

The waffle-bot fires a salvo of waffle square missiles at both of its foes and begins backing up to put some distance between them! Should the waffle missiles detonate on them they'll discover that the warheads are filled with maniacal mechanical beavers! The robot rodents will begin gnawing on them with untold fury!

[Carousel Court - Bath House]

Oh boy!

Waiting time!

There's certainly lots of that. Though the fish tank right across from the counter might serve as an amusing distraction. It's full of all sorts of colorful tropical salt water fish! One of those fancy coral reef set ups.

Geneva is busy fiddling with her mane and trying not to think about what's in the mysterious box they were told to deliver.

[OrchestraHc]

Supermarket

"Well- Kayden rattles off a few things, most of which are pretty simple, like various kinds of eggs, but sound decent. -and I've always been told my curry is pretty good. Could probably use a few more recipes though if I have to do this regularly, though."

Supermarket

"I never was very good at cooking," Lola admits, "but I'll learn if it it makes it easier on you. Can't keep wracking up I.O.U.s."

[Lycan 01]

[Carousel Court - Bath House]



Oh boy!

Waiting time!

There's certainly lots of that. Though the fish tank right across from the counter might serve as an amusing distraction. It's full of all sorts of colorful tropical salt water fish! One of those fancy coral reef set ups.

Geneva is busy fiddling with her mane and trying not to think about what's in the mysterious box they were told to deliver.

Dawn creeps over to the aquarium!

The ruby-eyed pegasus stares at the strange glass box, watching the fish slowly swim around. "What the hell are these things?" she absentmindedly mutters, mostly to herself.

Poor pony doesn't know what a fish is. Oh the woes of being raised in the sky after a nuclear apocalypse...

[Felandria]

[Giant Robots!]

What's this?

Other hulking beings are moving in to put a crimp on this robot's rampage? This robot that most certainly isn't a hodge-podge of national stereotypes in any way?

That simply won't do!

The waffle-bot fires a salvo of waffle square missiles at both of its foes and begins backing up to put some distance between them! Should the waffle missiles detonate on them they'll discover that the warheads are filled with maniacal mechanical beavers! The robot rodents will begin gnawing on them with untold fury!


Felandria quickly grows a pair of wings and flies into the air to avoid the missiles.

She then flies towards the wafflebot, fist out, Superman style, planning to deliver a devastating blow.

[KerfuffleMach2]

Streets

Alright, can you possibly help me figure out which of the other three are the ones imprisoned? I can't tell by myself.

Streets

One of the energy signatures seems to burn brighter than the others.

This one is the fire spirit, Medric. He is bound to a small golden ring.

That signature dims, and another one flares up.

This one is Ysta, the lightning spirit, who is bound to a sword.

That signature dies down again, with a third one flaring up.

And this one is Rasslin, the shadow spirit. I do not know what she is bound to, as her capture happened sometime after my own.

Supermarket

"Well- Kayden rattles off a few things, most of which are pretty simple, like various kinds of eggs, but sound decent. -and I've always been told my curry is pretty good. Could probably use a few more recipes though if I have to do this regularly, though."


[Giant Robot Attack!]

Stomping its way through a predominantly gnomish part of town is a giant robot! Of course it looks about twice as giant as it actually is since all the people fleeing for their lives are half the size of normal folks, but there's no real reason to dwell on that.

The menacing machine is painted in a striking red and white striped design and is outfitted with... waffle irons? One on each shoulder, two across its chest, and another two on its legs. Waffle irons that pop open and fire rocket-powered explosive waffle squares in a spiraling hurricane of conflagration death!

A massive turret on its back occasionally lobs a maple syrup mortar off into the crowds of fleeing gnomes! One particularly brave gnome tosses a fireball at the robot, but it snags the projectile in its hockey catcher's glove and throws it back! The poor little guy gets blown to bits.

Who will stop this deadly engine of destruction?


[Giant Robot Attacks Dig Giant Robots]

It's a Rebo-Plot!
Which means it's for anyone!
And it's also Very Silly!

Which explains why Red with his Very Serious Giant Robot is probably stomping out of the Irregulars' base to counter this threat to all that is breakfast!
No doubt they're covering for butter smugglers.

Robot Attack, eh?

Alysha is in the robot with Red. Probably manning the weapons.

She is giggling a little.

I know I shouldn't be, but...it shoots waffles and beavers! That's so silly!

[Deathkeeper]

Supermarket

"Sure, says Kayden I can teach you the basics. Those aren't hard to learn at all. You'll do fine, I'm sure. "

Streets

Alright, sounds good.

"I found our next stops. The closest one is that way." he says pointing, and will be heading in that direction.

[Morcleon]

[Atriol]

The building will indeed be special. Not only was it build in less then a week, it's construktion is close to impossible. The mina ship of the building is a great hall. The roof nearly out of sight for a human. (Just an effect). The building is mostly made of steel, gold, silver or other metals(depends on the materials they got.

The worker for the building are all robot so they work day and nightonly stoping for charging the battery. From outside the building fit's the whole city but due to it's size it may draw the attention of the people.

[DMC 2.0, presumably]

"He only allows us as much as we deserve." in her case a lot since making his deity commen in another world is really a great dal.

[Atriol]

There are in fact a number of people gathered around the structure, and most seem quite intrigued by the new building.

[DMC 2.0]

"Well, that's good, yes?" Yuki smiles. "I've heard far too many stories of foolish deities granting too much power. It's good to find one who can properly manage it."


[Below the TV Tower]

"Hi, ma'am," Mikani says politely as she returns the smile. "It is, isn't it? We were looking for somebody, though..."

[Below the TV Tower]

"Oh?" She smiles kindly. "And who would that be?"

[OrchestraHc]

Supermarket

"Sure, says Kayden I can teach you the basics. Those aren't hard to learn at all. You'll do fine, I'm sure. "

Streets

Alright, sounds good.

"I found our next stops. The closest one is that way." he says pointing, and will be heading in that direction.

Supermarket

"I had a home-ec teacher once tell me the same thing," Lola remembers. "She quit that year because of food poisoning. Maybe she was just bad at teaching. I wasn't good at sewing either. What's in curry besides curry powder?"

[Reinholdt]

[Goblin Market]

Taking care of cats? Not exactly what she had spent her education for but a job was a job right? "I would be able to help with that. I could use some extra money. Why don't you show me the ropes?"

No a job is a demeaning soul sucking experience that teaches you how horrible the world is to allow you to train for years in one field only to get caught doing something that shouldn't require education at all.


[Goblin Market]

Arel gives Rein an uncertain look. Does he have more money than she thought? Arel doesn't really claim to really be one for managing money either, but she was pretty sure they didn't have enough to basically be supporting another person. She should talk to him about this, but maybe after Astrana isn't here...

Goblin Market -> Bast's Animal Shelter

"Right, this way then." Reinholdt says. Gotta show her where it is again first as he leads the way out of the Goblin Market finally and back to the Animal Shelter.

[Shadowcaller]

[Goblin Market->Bast's Animal Shelter]

Thankfully Astrana's training offers other real life applications than job positions.

The tiefling follows along, having seen the temple once before, she knows pretty much what to expect. Unless it have undergone some major changes since the last time she saw it of course.

[Slii Arhem]

((Didn't see your post! My apologies!))

Nephea peered at the man with narrow eyes as she assessed him. Good hearing was definitely apparent but she was also interested in his build. It generally said a lot about a person with how they were built. Plus how they twitched or moved when under scrutiny was always a window into their lives. She wasn't looking for a person who was fidgety nor one who steeled themselves when being accessed. No, she wanted the calm one. Or rather, the too calm one. The liar. The charlatan. The one who's face was just another mask. The one who hid a dagger in their sleeves while they spoke of peace. Those types could keep a profitable secret and if this man was none of the above then she wouldn't risk him being a snare in her plans.

"Hey yourself. What were you reading there, if I may ask?" she said conversationally. If given or shown the bit of paper, she would give it a brief look to get a gist of it's contents. Though, if it was a page of lorem ipsum, then she wouldn't be sure if she would chide him or congratulate him on his rather brazen taste.


Temple of the Thousand Faces

"Oh, uh, heh, this? It's nothing, really nothing." He laughs, a rather weak and faltering laugh, taking the leaflet back out of his pocket to show it to Nephea- An advertisement for timeshare condos in sunny Seaside. "Just, y'know. Thinking. Got some vacation time saved up."

"So, hey, uh, what is it you're doing around here? Not a lot of people, well, not a lot of living people, y'know how that is here, not a lot of living people hanging around this time of night.." If somebody was paying very close attention, they might notice him glance ever so briefly down the street as he rambles and shuffles in place, looking for something.

Temple

"I suppose that depends on your definition of living. And of night. Darkness holds no sway over me, though I could ask you the same thing very easily, considering you have eyes to judge the time of day with. Hardly a good time to be contemplatively reading pamphlets." Merideth sniffs snootily, but allows her sculpted mouth to turn up at the corners to show she means nothing by it as she makes the completely unnecessary sound.

"I wonder what most people, living people, do that requires them to keep such regular hours. It must be dreadfully boring and hardly worth mentioning if they can't even afford to skulk about in the night every so often."

[Gullara]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Hopefully the animal shelter is wheelchair accessible. Arel's going to have an even harder time if it isn't. "Here we are." She announces as they enter the building. "It's nice to be back." She adds with a smile for Rein.

[Terumitsu]

[Temple of the Thousand Faces]

"I used to live around here. Well, down the street. It's not really a bad place just kinda... Off I guess?" the catamander said. It had always been a vague foreboding to her at times but not necessarily a bad place to be. Still, she took note of the furtive glances and smiled inwardly to herself... Though she did start snickering once Merideth began talking about her perceptions about what she suspected would be sleep. "It's probably pretty boring to watch so you have that part right." she said with a laugh.

"But if you're looking for a vacation spot then maybe you might feel interested in a temporary position in a part time job for some extra pocket cash while you're there? Mostly just in the shipping business but I could use an extra hand with this order that's come up." she said with a light twitch of her whiskers. She didn't want to be any more blatant than that but if he was as canny as she suspected then he would probably pick up on what she was intending.

[Deathkeeper]

Supermarket

"Well, that could have been from anyone's dish. Um,
Kayden lists off a recipe that probably includes a few things not found on Earth, but those that the Nexus market doesn't have probably have mundane equivalents that are easily identifiable.

[KerfuffleMach2]

Streets

Alright, sounds good.

"I found our next stops. The closest one is that way." he says pointing, and will be heading in that direction.

Streets

Randii raises an eyebrow. Magic dagger giving directions now?

The nearest of the three left bound will be Medric. He seems to be near the woods, in Outside.

[OrchestraHc]

Supermarket

"Well, that could have been from anyone's dish. Um,
Kayden lists off a recipe that probably includes a few things not found on Earth, but those that the Nexus market doesn't have probably have mundane equivalents that are easily identifiable.

Supermarket

Kayden will have to take the lead as the best advice Lola can add for looking is, "So is that produce or some kind of spice?" so she can actually lead them there.

[FireFox]

NO Office

The drow shrugs. "Pretty much, now all you need to do is do the work. The contact information will make us able to contact you with offers and etcetera. It's a pretty sweet deal if you're in the business. Hard to make yourself known in these parts with all the buzz."

Ally shrugs. I don't do much contract work. It's just that last time I tried I got doublecrossed. Thieving is tough enough without the damn fence taking the goods and keeping the gold.

[Reinholdt]

[Goblin Market->Bast's Animal Shelter]

Thankfully Astrana's training offers other real life applications than job positions.

The tiefling follows along, having seen the temple once before, she knows pretty much what to expect. Unless it have undergone some major changes since the last time she saw it of course.


[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Hopefully the animal shelter is wheelchair accessible. Arel's going to have an even harder time if it isn't. "Here we are." She announces as they enter the building. "It's nice to be back." She adds with a smile for Rein.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

It's nice, yes. Also a bit of a mess. Not as bad as it was during the worst part of Arel's hospitalization, but it definitely could use some work to get back up to where it should be. Fortunately Astrana's here now!

"Anywhere you want to be while I show her what needs done?" Rein asks Arel.

[Zefir]

[Atriol]

There are in fact a number of people gathered around the structure, and most seem quite intrigued by the new building.

[DMC 2.0]

"Well, that's good, yes?" Yuki smiles. "I've heard far too many stories of foolish deities granting too much power. It's good to find one who can properly manage it."


[Atriol]

There will be another high pirest expect Mia. He will talk to the people, trying to see if any of them is intressed in becomeing a priest. They don't trick them or make false promisses, even thought they rever to their god's power by telling the story of the building.

[DMC 2.0]

Mia smiles a bit, glad to hear that this whole thing even brought her a deity friendly person in the nexus.

"Thanks you, but such things are allways a matrter of facts. I already met people who think I got to much power. They just can't see what I got to do in the past."

[Deathkeeper]

Streets

Randii raises an eyebrow. Magic dagger giving directions now?

The nearest of the three left bound will be Medric. He seems to be near the woods, in Outside.

"Actually I- yes, it's giving directions."
Jace decides explaining magic isn't worth the time right now. He'll lead the way towards the signal, but after making a quick stop at his place to get some better adventuring clothes. This can be skipped, so post in outside?


Supermarket

Kayden will have to take the lead as the best advice Lola can add for looking is, "So is that produce or some kind of spice?" so she can actually lead them there.

Supermarket

Kayden doesn't have too much trouble checking off their list. Presumably everything is done and paid for.

[The Bushranger]

[Carousel Court - Bath House]


Dawn creeps over to the aquarium!

The ruby-eyed pegasus stares at the strange glass box, watching the fish slowly swim around. "What the hell are these things?" she absentmindedly mutters, mostly to herself.

Poor pony doesn't know what a fish is. Oh the woes of being raised in the sky after a nuclear apocalypse...


Oh boy!

Waiting time!

There's certainly lots of that. Though the fish tank right across from the counter might serve as an amusing distraction. It's full of all sorts of colorful tropical salt water fish! One of those fancy coral reef set ups.

Geneva is busy fiddling with her mane and trying not to think about what's in the mysterious box they were told to deliver.

Lydia does indeed hurry over to look at the fish when the tank catches her eye. She's used to hagfish. And more hagfish. And still more hagfish.

All usually trying to eat her.

FISH. *shakes fist*

...but these little colorful jobbies have her full attention!

"You don't have fish where you come from?" Dawn gets asked.

===


[Breakfast Digs Giant Robots]


What's this?

Other hulking beings are moving in to put a crimp on this robot's rampage? This robot that most certainly isn't a hodge-podge of national stereotypes in any way?

That simply won't do!

The waffle-bot fires a salvo of waffle square missiles at both of its foes and begins backing up to put some distance between them! Should the waffle missiles detonate on them they'll discover that the warheads are filled with maniacal mechanical beavers! The robot rodents will begin gnawing on them with untold fury!


Felandria quickly grows a pair of wings and flies into the air to avoid the missiles.

She then flies towards the wafflebot, fist out, Superman style, planning to deliver a devastating blow.


Alysha is in the robot with Red. Probably manning the weapons.

She is giggling a little.

I know I shouldn't be, but...it shoots waffles and beavers! That's so silly!

"Silly as a pancake on a stick, Red agrees, and Alysha will discover that the weapons console has about 80 different buttons for attack modes! "Try the 'Super Toaster' button!"

Which, if she presses it, she'll find deploys what look for all the world like giant toaster heating elements from the robot's chest.

Heat rays, ho!

Red, meanwhile, activates the robot's special anti-beaver defenses! Which are, in fact, a means of electrically charging the robot's outer shell.

Shocking!

It even reverses polarity every five seconds!

===

[Below the TV Tower]


"Oh?" She smiles kindly. "And who would that be?"

"An evil necromancer, ma'am," Mikani says properly. "They were sending out floating skulls that were attacking people, and they need to be taught a lesson for that."

[OrchestraHc]

"Actually I- yes, it's giving directions."
Jace decides explaining magic isn't worth the time right now. He'll lead the way towards the signal, but after making a quick stop at his place to get some better adventuring clothes. This can be skipped, so post in outside?



Supermarket

Kayden doesn't have too much trouble checking off their list. Presumably everything is done and paid for.

[Supermarket]

Yes. And beyond that they will likely travel back to their home in short order.

[ThirdEmperor]

Temple of the Thousand Faces

"A-heh." The man chuckles at Merideth's feigned snootiness, but when that passes, it leaves an uncomfortable silence on his part while the other's talk. He glances up at the temple, scratching the back of his neck.

"So, the shipping business, huh. This place?" He shrugs. "I, well, I guess that's something I could, uh, help with. Y'know, because I'm.. in the shipping business, as well?" Heeey random strangers wanting him to join in on an iffy job he knows nothing about. Why's he agreeing to this? "What would we be shipping, here?"

[Rebonack]

[Carousel Court - Bath House]

The fish are!

Well.

Really colorful. Sort of par for course with tropical reef fish.

"I've only seen pictures in books," Geneva admits as she watches the colorful little critters swimming about aimlessly. "I don't think they were this vibrant, though. Our books were kind of old."

Two century old books are kind of old, yes.

Geneva gently shakes the box in her talons to see if she can't figure out what might be inside. Must be the curiosity streak she inherited as a half pony catbird.

[Giant Robots!]

The not at all national stereotype bot draws its beam glaive hockey stick and deflects the punch whilst moving to place the giant winged woman between itself and the heat ray of doomity toastiy death! What a clever giant robot.

[Lycan 01]

[Carousel Court - Spa]

Dawn shakes her head, watching the fish swim about in wonder. "No. I grew up in the clouds. We didn't have any standing water, really, and we certainly didn't have small creatures living in it."

The Enclave education didn't include much zoology and biology, since 1) there was a lack of educational resources and 2) it was seen as pointless since it was assumed everything on the surface was now extinct.

The blue pegasus continues to observe the fishies. "Interesting..."

[Deathkeeper]

[Supermarket]

Yes. And beyond that they will likely travel back to their home in short order.

Indeed they will, although Lola might again have to convince Kayden that he doesn't have to carry most of the bags himself. As the muscle-bound reptile he actually is justified in that one, though.
((Post in Home up))

[Devixer]

Grey Zone Street

After helping to keep the Inside plague under control, Ashley is headed back home. She looks pretty tired as she walks.

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/smilies/interactionwanted.png

[Zefir]

Grey Zone Street


Ashely might crash into a half dragon (http://einerwie.deviantart.com/art/Half-Dragon-Ailyn-85517901). It's Mr. C trying to get used to his new form. He is still a bit wobby on his feet, so it's likly him crushing into Ashley then the other way around.

[Devixer]

Grey Zone Street

Ashley is bumped into by Mr. C, and she falls to the ground. Lucky her bag of holding was closed. "Sorry," she says while getting up. "Wasn't paying attention."

[Zefir]

Grey Zone Street

Mr. C falls to the ground as well. He sights as his pants seem to get dirty. It was his first one ever. Also he seems to got some problems getting on his feet again, just like a young animal that learns to walk.

"No, No. It was my fault. I still don#t get how to move in a straith line."

[Devixer]

Grey Zone Street

Ashley tries to help Mr. C to his feet, casting a spell to clean the dust from both of them. "Getting to know a new shape?"

[Zefir]

Grey Zone Street

Mr C got nothing to prevent the spell so it will work just fine. With her help he manages to come up again.

"Yep. You know about that?" he asks

[Devixer]

Grey Zone Street

Ashley shrugs and shakes her head. "I guessed. You look like an adult, but are still learning to walk."

[Morcleon]

[Atriol]

There will be another high pirest expect Mia. He will talk to the people, trying to see if any of them is intressed in becomeing a priest. They don't trick them or make false promisses, even thought they rever to their god's power by telling the story of the building.

[Atriol]

A single woman steps out from the crowd, with short blue hair and dressed with a long green coat that covers her short skirt and bare legs. She pipes up hesitantly. "Ah... I-I would be interested in seeing this church... may I go inside?"


[DMC 2.0]

Mia smiles a bit, glad to hear that this whole thing even brought her a deity friendly person in the nexus.

"Thanks you, but such things are allways a matrter of facts. I already met people who think I got to much power. They just can't see what I got to do in the past."

[DMC 2.0]

"There are always those who believe differently." Yuki smiles back cheerfully. "And if you don't mind me asking, what did you do in the past?"


[Below the TV Tower]

"An evil necromancer, ma'am," Mikani says properly. "They were sending out floating skulls that were attacking people, and they need to be taught a lesson for that."

[Below the TV Tower]

"Oh? How dreadful." The old woman gasps, frowning and looking horrified.

"What happened?"

[Felandria]

[Carousel Court - Bath House]

The fish are!

Well.

Really colorful. Sort of par for course with tropical reef fish.

"I've only seen pictures in books," Geneva admits as she watches the colorful little critters swimming about aimlessly. "I don't think they were this vibrant, though. Our books were kind of old."

Two century old books are kind of old, yes.

Geneva gently shakes the box in her talons to see if she can't figure out what might be inside. Must be the curiosity streak she inherited as a half pony catbird.

[Giant Robots!]

The not at all national stereotype bot draws its beam glaive hockey stick and deflects the punch whilst moving to place the giant winged woman between itself and the heat ray of doomity toastiy death! What a clever giant robot.

Fel is knocked aside by the robot but she manages to stop herself before she slams into a nearby building.

She stands up, dismisses the wings and brushes herself off.

Okay, Plan B.

Fel pulls out her sword and waits for the robot to make a move towards the other target before attacking.

[Zefir]

[Atriol]

A single woman steps out from the crowd, with short blue hair and dressed with a long green coat that covers her short skirt and bare legs. She pipes up hesitantly. "Ah... I-I would be interested in seeing this church... may I go inside?"

[DMC 2.0]

"There are always those who believe differently." Yuki smiles back cheerfully. "And if you don't mind me asking, what did you do in the past?"


[Atriol]

Since the church is done, there is nothing that stops her and the priest will lead her inside.
The inside is still in work a bit. It looks very simular to todays chrcheswith some differeces. The temerature inside is normal around 20°C. The bench look comfortable enougth to sit their fir an hour or more without having any problems. From the wall down, big banner hang around showing of a shadowy figure simular to the robots working here, but a bit larger. The altar is a bit higher then the rest of the room and the table is full made of metal, showing of scenes like the first iron golem or some mayor invention scenes. The priest tells her that such things aren't the idea of the person and more Deus mechanicus who placed the plans into the human.

[DMC 2.0]

"I served Deus Mechanicus since I can walk straith and talk clear. I have done many things and as you just said. There are allways those who belive different. Some of them think there shouldn't be any other thing to belive then their own. They payed a high price for these thoughts."

Grey Zone Street

"Can't say I'm an adult. I'm uniqe." He sais with a grin. Seems like standing is something he already managed. At least at a level he doesn't fall down all time.

"You ok? You look a bit exhausted. I hope that wasn't cause of the crash."

[Devixer]

Grey Zone Street

"No, not that. Just been a long few days," Ashley says, adjusting the small cloak on her back.

[Gullara]

[National Park]

Becca heads into the park with her trusty companion Shroomy at her side. She mills about in the tall grass for a bit, apparently looking for something. Dang it, where was that... Crack! Becca yelps as she and Shroomy fall into a hole in the ground.

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park]

A brief, but loud laugh can be heard as the trainer falls into the hole but eventually the person calls down into the hole. "Are you hurt?" Beatreix asks more seriously, it had been bad form laughing like that but she couldn't help herself.

NO Office

"So who have double crossed you? Just a few names and we can have them blacklisted from NO and likely rest of the mercenary community as well." Dena asks.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Astrana inspects the exterior curiously as the two talk. Temple architecture had always fascinated her, it was too bad she only had seen it on pictures most of the time. Temples like this weren't too common in Elshar really.

[Gullara]

[National Park]

There's no response from the hole. Becca doesn't say a word. There's not even any sound of her groaning from the impact. Just nothing but a faint scuffling. That is until a moment later when she can hear something... "Mish shroomish!"

[Morty]

[Swordfish]

Wenomir returns here to see if his sword has been finished.

[Gullara]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

It's nice, yes. Also a bit of a mess. Not as bad as it was during the worst part of Arel's hospitalization, but it definitely could use some work to get back up to where it should be. Fortunately Astrana's here now!

"Anywhere you want to be while I show her what needs done?" Rein asks Arel.


[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Astrana inspects the exterior curiously as the two talk. Temple architecture had always fascinated her, it was too bad she only had seen it on pictures most of the time. Temples like this weren't too common in Elshar really.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"I could just sit on the couch while you do that." Arel says. And she can use the time to figure out how exactly she's going to approach telling him that they can't afford to hire Astrana.

[Swordfish]

As usual, the fish himself is hard at work on his latest creation. Once again he doesn't acknowledge Wenomir's entrance. He'd rather be working than providing good customer service.

[Morcleon]

[Atriol]

Since the church is done, there is nothing that stops her and the priest will lead her inside.
The inside is still in work a bit. It looks very simular to todays chrcheswith some differeces. The temerature inside is normal around 20°C. The bench look comfortable enougth to sit their fir an hour or more without having any problems. From the wall down, big banner hang around showing of a shadowy figure simular to the robots working here, but a bit larger. The altar is a bit higher then the rest of the room and the table is full made of metal, showing of scenes like the first iron golem or some mayor invention scenes. The priest tells her that such things aren't the idea of the person and more Deus mechanicus who placed the plans into the human.

[Atriol]

The woman ponders this for a moment, then nods. "So he is the source of all the inspiration of invention?"

She looks very interested in the church building, diligently inspecting every area.


[DMC 2.0]

"I served Deus Mechanicus since I can walk straith and talk clear. I have done many things and as you just said. There are allways those who belive different. Some of them think there shouldn't be any other thing to belive then their own. They payed a high price for these thoughts."

[DMC 2.0]

Yuki raises an eyebrow in surprise and respect. "Since you were that young? You must have had an intense childhood." He gives a darkly amused grin at Mia's latest words.

"Indeed. Those can be some of the worst people, especially when they refuse to listen to anyone else."

[FireFox]

NO Office

"So who have double crossed you? Just a few names and we can have them blacklisted from NO and likely rest of the mercenary community as well." Dena asks.


... Cross-eyed Jim. He owns a pawnshop on the corner of 35th E and 107th W. He's a small time fence. It's highly unlikely that NO or any of its mercenaries would ever contract with such a petty crook. And I have no intention of ever mentioning him again after this. But feel free to blacklist him. I don't know who was paying him, or even if they were in on the cross, but I was supposed to swipe a certain ring from a lady's house. As simple a second story job as I ever pulled. I just never got paid for it. The thief shrugs.

[Morty]

[Swordfish]

As usual, the fish himself is hard at work on his latest creation. Once again he doesn't acknowledge Wenomir's entrance. He'd rather be working than providing good customer service.

Wenomir clears his throat.

"I'm here to inquire about the sword I commissioned."

[Zefir]

Grey Zone Street

"No, not that. Just been a long few days," Ashley says, adjusting the small cloak on her back.

Grey Zone Street

"Oh, what happened? I might not look like it, but I may be of help." It may be that she didn't understand what he means, since he referec to his normal stuff animal form.


[Atriol]

The woman ponders this for a moment, then nods. "So he is the source of all the inspiration of invention?"

She looks very interested in the church building, diligently inspecting every area.

[DMC 2.0]

Yuki raises an eyebrow in surprise and respect. "Since you were that young? You must have had an intense childhood." He gives a darkly amused grin at Mia's latest words.

"Indeed. Those can be some of the worst people, especially when they refuse to listen to anyone else."

[Atriol]

"Yes. He didn't invent the cheescake, but the cheeskake machine." The priest says with a smile .

At all she isn't allowed everywhere. for now it's just the main Hall. If it is obviouse that she is more intressed in the facility then the religion, the priest might watch after her closer.

[DMC 2.0]

"Intense childhood?" she sights and loooks out a window. "It wasn't a shildhood. Those people did listen, but we need to use another language to make them listen."

[Gullara]

[Swordfish]

The carp sets down his tools and beckons Wenomir over. He leads the way to a sword rack and grabs one in particular. He turns to Wenomir and pulls away the material he had it wrapped in. The sword is of absolutely remarkable quality by the look of it. It's not very embellished, save for a pattern on the crossguard, but it's a work of art nonetheless. The real judge will be holding it, however. When Wenomir takes the blade, he'll find that it's perfectly weighted for him; not too heavy, not too light, just perfect. The carp stands back to give Wenomir some room if he'd like to give it a few swings.

[Morty]

[Swordfish]

Wenomir swings the greatsword around a few times, tries various grips and performs a few thrusts in the air. He looks very satisfied with the result when he rests the blade on his shoulder.

"Perfect. It exceeds my expectations. And now, as promised, the schematics for the runes and the alloy."

He produces a few rolled-up sheets of paper.

[Gullara]

[Swordfish]

The carp takes the papers and examines them for a moment. "This is acceptable. May your blade slay many foes." The mechanical voices speaks for the first time.

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park]

"Aw, geez." Now what had that youngster gotten herself into? "Uh, I'm coming down." And by coming down she of course means sending down someone else namely Alyx, her Beheeyem.

The pokemon will use flash to light up the darkness so it can see what's down below.

NO Office

"Well then, cross-eyed Jim can consider himself dead..." A paus. "...to us as far we're concerned." Was that brief pause really necessary? "Let's instead look into the future instead shall we? What sort of work are you interested in doing?"

[FireFox]

NO Office

I'm adept at most forms of roguery. Housebreaking, lockpicking, pickpocketing, safecracking, forgery, espionage... Anything else, if you can name it, I've done it to keep from starving. Ally crosses her arms and looks proud.

[Gullara]

[National Park]

Down below a simple tunnel goes under the park. It's fairly large in that it's big enough for Beatrix to stand in easily, but she might not get down there to see that right away. The hole in the ground is lines with a layer of spider webs and the tunnel isn't anywhere near devoid of them either.

And there's where Alyx will find Shroomy. Right near the entrance to the tunnel, he's caught in a small web. He's frantically trying to get out. Becca, however, is nowhere in sight.

[Morcleon]

[Atriol]

"Yes. He didn't invent the cheescake, but the cheeskake machine." The priest says with a smile .

At all she isn't allowed everywhere. for now it's just the main Hall. If it is obviouse that she is more intressed in the facility then the religion, the priest might watch after her closer.

[Atriol]

While she does seem very interested in the building, it appears to simply be because it's so different from what she's seen before. Her interest turns back to the priest.

"Wow... so, um, he must have had a lot of influence in this world then. Almost everything here is a machine of some sort."


[DMC 2.0]

"Intense childhood?" she sights and loooks out a window. "It wasn't a shildhood. Those people did listen, but we need to use another language to make them listen."

[DMC 2.0]

Yuki hesitates for a split second, then goes to wrap Mia in a comforting hug. He murmurs softly, "What is past is past. So focus on the present and the future, yes?"

[The Bushranger]

((and now I return from being sick, sick as a dawg))

[Carousel Court - Bath House]

Lydia, meanwhile, seems engaged in a glaring contest with a Triggerfish.

Hopefully it's not an Itchy Triggerfish!

Or a Hair Triggerfish!

Fish. She doesn't trust fish.

===

[Below the TV Tower]

Mikani internally frowns a bit. Maybe she was wrong?
"Well, there were two skulls that were trying to zap people, so we taught them a lesson," she says confidently. "And now we need to find the necromancer so we can show them that that's not a good thing to do."


((need Kerfuffle and something from Rebo for the Robot Scene))

[Shadowcaller]

NO Office

"Impressive." Dena observes, having quite some respect for anyone who mastered the arts of subterfuge. "Then maybe this is an contract for you." She picks up a paper. "I warn you though, you're probably going to have to compete with all of NO about it soon enough, including me." Dena smiles as she pushes the paper towards Ally so she can read it.

The contract is simple enough, taking pictures of nexus celebrities. Any pictures will do but the more exciting or risque the pictures are, the more the employers will pay. A fight scene would be interesting but so would a date be, or a kiss. The more famous the person, the higher the pay.

[National Park]

As soon as Beatrix sees the web a single though runs through her head. Nooooope.

Alyx eventually turn to her, waving to her to get her attention which makes her snap out of it. "Err... yeah, go and find Becca down there and make sure she isn't hurt. Stupid girl." Beatrix shakes her head.

The psychic pokemon will teleport and appear near the web shroomy is caught in.

[FireFox]

NO Office

The thief reads the contract. Hmm, interesting... Yeah, I'll give it a try.

[Shadowcaller]

NO Office

"Great, I'll leave it to you then. Giving you a head start and all." The drow grins before assumedly Ally takes her leave.

Dena actually had a camera waiting in her room in NO that hadn't been to much use until now...

[Gullara]

[National Park]

Shroomy flinches when Alyx appears, but soon recognizes the other pokemon. "Shroomish shroom!" He needs to get out of here! Some things took Becca down that tunnel!

[FireFox]

NO Office

Ally heads to the door, but then stops and looks over her shoulder. I never got your name.

[Shadowcaller]

NO Office

"Dena, Dena Xifhara." The drow replies. "Keep it in mind if you come to NO some day."

[UncleWolf]

Flying

"****, I've missed this." Vasquez, the Commander of Remnant muttered to herself as she flew through the air, using the flight capability of her powerarmor to do so. Anyone seeing her will probably know who she is just on the fact that her armor is pure white and a golden nimbus of light surrounds her. Short stabilizing jets have been attached to her armor's back, allowing her to move much better in tandem with her flight boots, and even though she had work to be doing, she just needed a break so found herself flying above the city.

"Wonder if I should buzz Vyrn..."

[Mr. Moon]

Flying

Not far behind Vasquez, a wooshing sound begins to fill the air. That's not usual when one is flying, I'm sure, but this is a different kind of wooshing. It's more of a machine sort of wooshing and at the same time, like a great something breathing.

Should Vasquez look behind her, she'll see that there is a large, rectangular blue box materializing in the air behind her. It resembles a phone booth, with the words "POLICE BOX, PUBLIC CALL" emblazoned on a light white strip along the top. It spins horizontally as it flies through the air, somehow hurtling along in the air just behind her despite not having any obvious means of self-propulsion.

So long as she doesn't do anything to stop it, the Police Box will catch up to her and match her speed. The spiraling evens out, so that the side with the door is facing her. It opens to reveal a man in a rather ragged, striped suit, with rather tall spikey hair and a long nose. He's grinning, and there's a red-haired older woman watching from further... in to the box? Man that's weird. It's bigger on the inside. :smalleek:
"EXCUSE ME," calls the man, his voice raised over the gusting wind. "ARE YOU THE COMMANDER OF REMNANT?"

[UncleWolf]

Flying

When Vas hears the wooshing sound, she flips over to fly upside down to see what's behind her. When she sees the box, she blinks a bit before calling back. "Who's asking?" She asks, risking a glance at the direction she's flying just to make sure she's not about to crash or something.

[Mr. Moon]

Flying

"AW, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO I AM, DOES IT?" calls the rather tall and thin man back. The red haired woman behind him grins and leans forward to push his shoulder. She says something that Vasquez probably can't hear over the sound, but by reading her lips seems to be along the lines of "go on then!" The man grins back at her and nods.
"YOU SEE," he continues, "I'D JUST LIKE TO VASQUEZ YOU A QUESTION."

The woman behind him bends over cackling as the man grins and waves. The police box speeds up, hurtling past her.

[UncleWolf]

Flying

Vasquez groans and raises her repulsion cannon for a moment before putting it down with a sigh. It wasn't worth it. Not for a pun.

[Slii Arhem]

[Temple of the Thousand Faces]

"I used to live around here. Well, down the street. It's not really a bad place just kinda... Off I guess?" the catamander said. It had always been a vague foreboding to her at times but not necessarily a bad place to be. Still, she took note of the furtive glances and smiled inwardly to herself... Though she did start snickering once Merideth began talking about her perceptions about what she suspected would be sleep. "It's probably pretty boring to watch so you have that part right." she said with a laugh.

"But if you're looking for a vacation spot then maybe you might feel interested in a temporary position in a part time job for some extra pocket cash while you're there? Mostly just in the shipping business but I could use an extra hand with this order that's come up." she said with a light twitch of her whiskers. She didn't want to be any more blatant than that but if he was as canny as she suspected then he would probably pick up on what she was intending.


Temple of the Thousand Faces

"A-heh." The man chuckles at Merideth's feigned snootiness, but when that passes, it leaves an uncomfortable silence on his part while the other's talk. He glances up at the temple, scratching the back of his neck.

"So, the shipping business, huh. This place?" He shrugs. "I, well, I guess that's something I could, uh, help with. Y'know, because I'm.. in the shipping business, as well?" Heeey random strangers wanting him to join in on an iffy job he knows nothing about. Why's he agreeing to this? "What would we be shipping, here?"

Temple

"If I might add my own opinion, we may very well need someone proficient in sales if you have any experience there. Going door to door, chatting up the people inside and keeping their attention on the product." Merideth is quick to interject, already pondering the man's role. If she had someone to maintain a good distraction, perhaps this would go more smoothly than anticipated.

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park]

Shroomy flinches when Alyx appears, but soon recognizes the other pokemon. "Shroomish shroom!" He needs to get out of here! Some things took Becca down that tunnel!

[National Park]

Alyx will use psychic to attempt to free Shroomy from the web. What were these creatures? In which direction did they take her? The pokemon asks Shroomy through telepathy. Shroomy won't be able to answer through telepathy so he have (unless he happens to have telepathy himself) so he have to use pokemon speech!

[Deathkeeper]

PokéStreet- Park

Ah, the parks of PokéStreet. The green grass. The trainers. The roads, paved or otherwise. The Charizard passed out on the bench.
Wait, that's not normal.
But yeah, there is in fact a member of the classic fire Pokémon species dozing peacefully on one of the park benches, a blue bandanna around his neck and a thick messenger bag clutched in his arms.

{Interaction Wanted}

[Gullara]

[National Park]

"Mish mish!" The shroomish starts moving down the tunnel as quickly as he can. Becca's this way! Some buggy things that live here grabbed her!

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Astrana inspects the exterior curiously as the two talk. Temple architecture had always fascinated her, it was too bad she only had seen it on pictures most of the time. Temples like this weren't too common in Elshar really.


[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"I could just sit on the couch while you do that." Arel says. And she can use the time to figure out how exactly she's going to approach telling him that they can't afford to hire Astrana.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Neme Hat Rein will help Arel to the couch where I'm sure some of the cats will come to greet her, having missed her.

Then proceed to show Astrana around. It's less of a temple and more of an animal shelter, with a small space off to the side converted for temple purposes. It's not very fancy at all really.

Unless Astrana manages to find the secret ritual human sacrifice chamber that isn't mine. Probably best she doesn't...

Anyways, Rein will show her where things are and what would be required of her.

[Morcleon]

[Below the TV Tower]

Mikani internally frowns a bit. Maybe she was wrong?
"Well, there were two skulls that were trying to zap people, so we taught them a lesson," she says confidently. "And now we need to find the necromancer so we can show them that that's not a good thing to do."

[Below the TV Tower]

The old woman raises an eyebrow curiously. "Since when were two skulls?"

[Terumitsu]

Temple of the Thousand Faces

"A-heh." The man chuckles at Merideth's feigned snootiness, but when that passes, it leaves an uncomfortable silence on his part while the other's talk. He glances up at the temple, scratching the back of his neck.

"So, the shipping business, huh. This place?" He shrugs. "I, well, I guess that's something I could, uh, help with. Y'know, because I'm.. in the shipping business, as well?" Heeey random strangers wanting him to join in on an iffy job he knows nothing about. Why's he agreeing to this? "What would we be shipping, here?"


Temple

"If I might add my own opinion, we may very well need someone proficient in sales if you have any experience there. Going door to door, chatting up the people inside and keeping their attention on the product." Merideth is quick to interject, already pondering the man's role. If she had someone to maintain a good distraction, perhaps this would go more smoothly than anticipated.

"Well, we're movers of all kinds but we've been highered to ship some items belonging to a local museum. Museum in question is owned by a religious order and it has quite a few art objects made of worked metal and ceramic so you need to be careful. Might be some wood in there but, likely being old, you can't jostle it too much. Personally I'm interested in looking at a piece they've got as I've been wanting to purchase it for my own personal collection and this seems like a time as good as any to get them to sell. As for the rest, I'll let you judge what'll be the easiest to move although I'd say don't strain yourself. Don't want to throw out your back or anything, yeah? Oh! Though Merry (I can call you that, right?) brings up a good point: We may need a manager to talk with the owner a little bit. You know, let them know the procedures and assure them we'll be taking care of their stuff so it won't get broken in transit. The usual. Seeing that I'm the one organizing this, I might as well be the one in charge for that, yeah?" Nephea said, bringing out her quarter of a mask when she mentioned making a 'purchace' and tugging at her bandoleer of potions when she spoke of playing the manager. There were a few other subtle motions here and there as well, placing emphasis on this or that.

Of course, in proper terms, what the catamander had really said amounted to: 'Art objects, possibly delicate. Anything that looks like it this mask bit here is my top priority. Other than that, take what you can carry but don't overburden yourself so that you get caught. If neither of you want to take the job of distraction, I'll set something up to take the heat off of you as much as I can. I'll lend you what I have on me as you may find it useful in that case.'

[Shadowcaller]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"Seems easy enough. Five days a week between reasonable times, yeah I could do this." Astrana comments once she have been showed around.

[National Park]

Alyx's player isn't even sure how shroomy moves without visible legs, does he roll forward? Tiny unseen legs perhaps?

In any case, Alyx have no other choice than to follow along. My trainer asks what these buggy things looks like and how large they were. The psychic pokemon ask as it slowly walks after Shroomy. Thankfully neither of them are very fast.

[Gullara]

Arel just sits on the couch and pets the cats while she waits. Maybe she should wait till after Astrana leaves to talk to Rein. yeah, don't want to end up arguing in front of her if it comes to that.

[National Park]

Shroomishs have legs! You can even see them in some pictures! They're just very small legs. So he sort of waddles. <.<

"Shroomish!" Etc etc. Shroomy says they have long legs and they're red and they're very mean looking! Run run run, slow slow running.

[Astrid's Apartment]

Ignai had been gone most of the day today. Once again, she was out looking for work. She's yet to have any success since Astrid took her in, but not for a lack of trying. But today when Astrid gets home from one of her own jobs, she sees a very overjoyed young elf. "[B]Astrid! I got a job!" She runs over to hug her friend tightly.

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park]

Alyx follows along with his own short legs. He might still be faster than Shroomy though. :smalltongue:

Do not worry, my trainer has a plan and she can direct me up there. The psychic pokemons flash should lit up the cavern well enough for them to see anyone approaching them, or any more webs.

[Gullara]

[National Park - Underground]

There are certainly more webs, but none that block their way entirely. It does take some winding and weaving to get through them, though. The tunnel curves a couple times before they reach their destination, but nothing they can't navigate. Oddly, it seems to be moving downward steadily...

Eventually the tunnel ends and opens up to a large cavern. Alyx's light doesn't extend very far and it doesn't even touch the ceiling or any walls. What they do see is that this cavern is absolutely covered with a web layer and that there are things moving just outside the range of the light.

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park - Underground]

Alyx looks around, analyzing the situation. Excuse me? He attempts to send to one of the creatures within the cave.

Meanwhile he sends another message to shroomy. I think it might be wise to wait for reinforcements right now. My trainer can send down another pokemon to help us.

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]

When Astrid walks in she looks tired from a long day work. She was at the fanicer of the two resturants she works at, still in her black and white uniform. But as soon as she hears the news her face lights up, happy both for her friend and for an added source of income. "That's awesome, where at?" She happily hugs Ignai in return.

[Gullara]

[National Park - Underground]

The creatures are either ignoring him or they don't understand. In either case, it doesn't look promising. Shroomy doesn't look happy at the thought of waiting. In fact, he waddled forward a bit, definitely considering just looking for Becca himself.

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Not any specific place. It's this guy. He saw my fire after my last interview." Ignai winces a little bit at the thought of that lapse of control. "He said he understood and had a similar problem. He wants me to be his personal assistant. I'll just be cleaning his house to start with, but he says he has a project he's going to be starting on soon that he'd like me to help with."

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Really? Well that sounds like it could be good. What is the guy's name?" Astrid tries to hide her sudden concerns. Hired by some random guy off the street and all because her power. It sets off alarm bells in Astrid's head.

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"His name is Edijar Losthold. Apparently he's some ex military guy, but we never got into that. I'm gonna meet him again and we'll sort out all the details of the job, but I pretty much already agreed anyway. He says he wants to help me with my problem too." Ignai explains excitedly. Apparently she doesn't share any of Astrid's concerns.

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]

Astrid frowns a bit more at this, liking the story less and less. "Ignai I... How does he want to help with your powers?" Astrid manages to restrain from saying she thinks this sounds like a bad idea but it should start to become clearer to Ignai she thinks that.

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Well he said he had a similar problem, except it was with ice. It's not the same thing probably, but he thinks he might be able to help me the same way he dealt with it. But he was going to explain that with all the job stuff too." Ignai explains. She doesn't miss how Astrid is feeling about this, though. "What's wrong, Astrid? This is great news."

[Zefir]

[Atriol]

While she does seem very interested in the building, it appears to simply be because it's so different from what she's seen before. Her interest turns back to the priest.

"Wow... so, um, he must have had a lot of influence in this world then. Almost everything here is a machine of some sort."

[DMC 2.0]

Yuki hesitates for a split second, then goes to wrap Mia in a comforting hug. He murmurs softly, "What is past is past. So focus on the present and the future, yes?"

[Atriol]

"Deus Mechanics power lays beyond the understanding of us. That's true. I only got to talk to a few machines, but this world seems to be choosen by him."

[DMC 2.0]

Mia is suprised by the hugso it happens, but Yuki might feel that it is unconfortable for her. She didn't got mayn of these interactons while working for her god. MDM will try to get Yuki away from Mia as he note how she feels.

"The past may be already over, but if we ignore it we will do the same mistakes again. I only hope we don't need to do it again." Mia look out the window as she notice a fly sitting outside the window. she pokes at the window so the fly heads away.
"But I fear there already is something coming up. We need to stay alert."

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park - Underground]

The creatures are either ignoring him or they don't understand. In either case, it doesn't look promising. Shroomy doesn't look happy at the thought of waiting. In fact, he waddled forward a bit, definitely considering just looking for Becca himself.

[National Park - Underground]

Alyz dare to take a few more steps into the cave as well. They have advantage over us in number and in type. I think it's unwise to pursue this any further until we have proper back-up. He attempts to advise Shroomy as they walk.

[Gullara]

[National Park - Underground]

Shroomy isn't very good at taking advice, especially when his trainer is probably in danger. "Shroomish!" In response to that, some of the shapes move around in the darkness, starting to get more agitated.

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]



"Well he said he had a similar problem, except it was with ice. It's not the same thing probably, but he thinks he might be able to help me the same way he dealt with it. But he was going to explain that with all the job stuff too." Ignai explains. She doesn't miss how Astrid is feeling about this, though. "What's wrong, Astrid? This is great news."

"No your right it is great news. It just seems almost too good to be true. Do you think I might be able to meet this guy sometime? Maybe if I see he is harmless I won't have anything to worry about."

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Sure, I don't think he's mind. Don't worry, Astrid. This is going to be great." Ignai says with a reassuring smile.

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park - Underground]

Shroomy isn't very good at taking advice, especially when his trainer is probably in danger. "Shroomish!" In response to that, some of the shapes move around in the darkness, starting to get more agitated.

[National Park - Underground]

Poor Alyx, now even other pokemons will take his advices. Not wanting to abandon Shroomish, he keeps walking along, weary of the many shapes moving around them.

[Gullara]

[National Park - Underground]

The webs on the floor of the cavern are actually sticky, but they're so matted and compressed they don't restrain the two pokemon walking over them. It's hard to say what made them like this.

Sticky flooring is the leave of their concerns, however, as suddenly one of their observers drops from above and tries to land on Alyx. If it can, it'll bite the other pokemon with it's buggy mandibles.

[The Bushranger]

((Will catch up with other scenes later))

[Below the TV Tower]


The old woman raises an eyebrow curiously. "Since when were two skulls?"

"Didn't I mention there were two? There were," Mikani says, tilting her head.

((or did I miss something? :smallredface:))

[KerfuffleMach2]

[Breakfast Digs Giant Robots]

"Silly as a pancake on a stick, Red agrees, and Alysha will discover that the weapons console has about 80 different buttons for attack modes! "Try the 'Super Toaster' button!"

Which, if she presses it, she'll find deploys what look for all the world like giant toaster heating elements from the robot's chest.

Heat rays, ho!

Red, meanwhile, activates the robot's special anti-beaver defenses! Which are, in fact, a means of electrically charging the robot's outer shell.

Shocking!

It even reverses polarity every five seconds!





[Giant Robots!]

The not at all national stereotype bot draws its beam glaive hockey stick and deflects the punch whilst moving to place the giant winged woman between itself and the heat ray of doomity toastiy death! What a clever giant robot.

Alysha gasps as it appears that her attack will hit their current ally! Oh no!


Fel is knocked aside by the robot but she manages to stop herself before she slams into a nearby building.

She stands up, dismisses the wings and brushes herself off.

Okay, Plan B.

Fel pulls out her sword and waits for the robot to make a move towards the other target before attacking.

...oh, hey. It missed. Yay!

Hmmm...seems like the giant lady's waiting for them. Or for the Canuck-bot.

Hey, Red? You got a plan? I'm not great at fighting.

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]

Astrid frogets about any worries and hugs Ignai again. This time with less worry. "Good. Then we need to do something to celebrate. What do you want to do?"

[Felandria]

Alysha gasps as it appears that her attack will hit their current ally! Oh no!



...oh, hey. It missed. Yay!

Hmmm...seems like the giant lady's waiting for them. Or for the Canuck-bot.

Hey, Red? You got a plan? I'm not great at fighting.

Then leave it to me.

Felandria jumps into the air towards the robot, swinging the sword downward towards the robot's head.

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Apartment]

Ignai's face splits into a grin. That sure sounds good to her. "I don't know. Anything. Take me out somewhere fun and we'll celebrate like crazy." She agrees readily.

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Great. Let me make a call and get changed really quick. I think a friend of mine can get us into this cool place." Astrid says grabbing her phone out of her purse and heading to her closet to grab some clothes to change into.

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Great. I'll just change quick too." Ignai says as she goes to do just that. Not that she she has any particularly good clothes for going out yet. Not till she has some money to pay for her own clothes. And on that note. "Hey Astrid? Can I borrow a shirt?" She calls as the other woman is changing. Ignai wants to look at good as she feels.

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Yeah sure go right ahead." Astrid calls back. Searching through Astrid's closet there are a few nice shirts. She has a couple of plain dress shirts she has picked up for work. There are a few t-shirts with various band names and logos on them. Most of her nice clothes are dresses or skirts. Also tucked away in the back of the closet is a garment box that looks little used which probably looks the fanciest of all her stuff.

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Thanks!" Oh no, she's not touching the fanciest stuff. She wouldn't feel comfortable imposing like that. So instead she grabs one of the tee shirts that looks like it'll fit fine (thankfully she and Astrid aren't too different in size) and a skirt too, since she figures Astrid wouldn't mind. She changed quickly and then tries to tease her hair into sitting nicely. Ugh, it's so dry and boring. She wishes she could do something to it. If she can track down a scrunchy, she'll pull it back in a ponytail with that.

There! Looking good for Astrid. Er, for going out with Astrid. She shakes her head. Anyway, Ignai better get out of Astrid's room in case she needs back in there. "I think one of the first things I need to do when I get my first paycheck is get some more clothes. I feel bad borrowing my entire outfit from you." She says jokingly as she steps out of the room.

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Well I know the feeling about wanting a bigger wardrobe. But don't be afraid to borrow anything you need. When I first moved in here I barely had one bag of clothes." Astrid says as she heads into her room to change quickly into a dress and some leggings. "So when you do get your first pay check we'll have to have a girls day out and go shopping." She calls through her mostly closed door.

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"That sounds like the best idea I've heard all week. I don't need a lot to start with, but it'd sure be nice to have something nice to wear." Ignai calls back. She knows not to spend too much on clothes when there are other expenses to think about.

[GrandDM]

[Space over Inside -> Lab]

As it returns, the rocket goes into geostationary orbit.

"This is where we get off. I'm activating the teleporter now."

Amelia will now find herself lying on a medical bed with a silver ring hovering at her feet. Both the ring and the bed have no visible means of support.

"I'm just going to take a quick scan."

He drags a symbol on one of his ever-present holopanels across, and the silver ring moves steadily up the bed, stopping once it has passed completely over her. If she's looking in that direction, she'll notice multiple three-dimensional models of her being built up on one of the holoscreens. Harald picks one and enlarges it, then another one, enlarges it as well and compares the two.

"I see."

He walks over, looking slightly worried.

"Do you have a physical visualisation for where you keep the construct, or is it abstract?"

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]

"Oh yeah I understand. I know a few places where you can get some good bargins, I'm sure we can find you a bunch of stuff you will like." Astrid says stepping out of her room as she shakes her curly hair around her head letting it fall down around her head.

=================

[Lab]

Amelia looks a bit uncomfortable to have been teleported straight to an examination table. She can't help but think of all the people on her homeworld that had stories of being abducted by aliens.

"Well it isn't really physical. When I was given it, it looked like a glowing orb of light. It rests somewhere in my stomach where I can feel it."

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Apartment]

Ignai smiles brightly as Astrid steps into the room. "You look beautiful, Astrid." She complements. A blush creeps onto her face. "So! Where are we headed? Can your friend pull through for us?"

[McBish]

[Astrid's Apartment]

Astrid smiles at the compliment giving a little twirl so her dress flares out. "Thank you, you are looking good to. And yeah one of the clubs has this event running right now. It is suppose to be really cool and one of the bartenders there is a friend and can get us in. I sent her a message to let her know we were going to stop by."

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Apartment]

Ignai looks dreamily at Astrid as she twirls. She's so cute. "That sounds awesome. I can't wait; this is gonna be great."

[GrandDM]

[Lab]

Amelia looks a bit uncomfortable to have been teleported straight to an examination table. She can't help but think of all the people on her homeworld that had stories of being abducted by aliens.

"Well it isn't really physical. When I was given it, it looked like a glowing orb of light. It rests somewhere in my stomach where I can feel it."

"I assume that's where most of the discomfort is coming from?"

[McBish]

[Lab]

"Yeah pretty much. It feels like it is off balance, a tightness in my stomach." She explains trying to relax on the table.

-----------------------

[Astrid's Apartment]

Astrid seems oblivious to any looks Ignai is giving her. "Awesome. We have some time before the party starts we can grab some food before we go. Sound good to you?"

[GrandDM]

[Lab]

"I thought so. Let me explain what's happened. The power comes into you at a fixed rate. Essentially, the conduit is limited by a rubber band. What I did was grab the rubber band and stretch it. However, because I didn't know that it was a construct, I didn't stretch it in the right way. Basically, I distorted the construct slightly. I'm going to have to untwist it."

He lays a hand on her stomach and closes his eyes. Once again, Harald's mind will intrude on her own, all angles and cold logic. It delves down into the construct and latches on.

It begins to twist it back into shape. This will cause a lot of pain, but will be over in a few seconds.

"I'm sorry about that. It should be fixed now, though."

[Gullara]

[Astrid's Let's eat whatment]

"Yeah, okay. Do you wanna go out or stay in?" Ignai is up for either, but she leaves it up to Astrid, as she'll be paying.

[Morcleon]

[Atriol]

"Deus Mechanics power lays beyond the understanding of us. That's true. I only got to talk to a few machines, but this world seems to be choosen by him."

[Atriol]

The girl grins. "I figured it must have been. I doubt anyone here actually knows that though..."


[DMC 2.0]

Mia is suprised by the hugso it happens, but Yuki might feel that it is unconfortable for her. She didn't got mayn of these interactons while working for her god. MDM will try to get Yuki away from Mia as he note how she feels.

"The past may be already over, but if we ignore it we will do the same mistakes again. I only hope we don't need to do it again." Mia look out the window as she notice a fly sitting outside the window. she pokes at the window so the fly heads away.
"But I fear there already is something coming up. We need to stay alert."

[DMC 2.0]

After a moment, Yuki lets go. "No, the past should never be ignored, but dwelling on what has been too much can be harmful."

"Hm? What is it?" He rapidly glances toward the window, a slight frown on his face.


[Below the TV Tower]

"Didn't I mention there were two? There were," Mikani says, tilting her head.

((or did I miss something? :smallredface:))

[Below the TV Tower]

"...no." The old woman's eyes flicker away for a second, then return. "Tell me about these two skulls..."

((There was only one. :smalltongue:))

[Zefir]

[Atriol]

The man nods.

"His ways are as strange, but we know all he does is part ofa plan." The man then grins a bit thinking about a joke. "Not like other he doesn't plan to take over the world. His follower are free to live their lives, bus his clerics need to follow a more strict lifestyle. I can tell you that it only got a few exceptions from a normal life."

The man still speaks in a friendly voice. Just like a father or a bbrother you can tell everything.

[DMC 2.0]

There isn't much to see right now. Only a few people away at the street pass by.

"The nexus already got a few deity. Some of their goals are different to ours. There won't be a way to accept all, when it comes to it."

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"Seems easy enough. Five days a week between reasonable times, yeah I could do this." Astrana comments once she have been showed around.


[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Arel just sits on the couch and pets the cats while she waits. Maybe she should wait till after Astrana leaves to talk to Rein. yeah, don't want to end up arguing in front of her if it comes to that.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"Good. Start next Monday then? Any questions?" Reinholdt asks.

[McBish]

[Astrid's Let's eat whatment (Better then eat whatmeat)]



"Yeah, okay. Do you wanna go out or stay in?" Ignai is up for either, but she leaves it up to Astrid, as she'll be paying.

Astrid glances over at the kitchen running through her inventory in her mind. Then shakes her head, "Let's stop somewhere on the way and grab something quick. I think there are a few food carts on the way to the club." She says putting her shoes on and going to the front door. She opens it up and offers her arm for Ignai to take. "Shall we?"

-------------------------------------------

[Lab]



"I thought so. Let me explain what's happened. The power comes into you at a fixed rate. Essentially, the conduit is limited by a rubber band. What I did was grab the rubber band and stretch it. However, because I didn't know that it was a construct, I didn't stretch it in the right way. Basically, I distorted the construct slightly. I'm going to have to untwist it."

He lays a hand on her stomach and closes his eyes. Once again, Harald's mind will intrude on her own, all angles and cold logic. It delves down into the construct and latches on.

It begins to twist it back into shape. This will cause a lot of pain, but will be over in a few seconds.

"I'm sorry about that. It should be fixed now, though."

Amelia nods at his metaphor as it probably comes close enough to the truth. When he works on fixing the construct she screws her eyes shut and grips the side of the table with white knuckles. Before he is done she even cries out in pain, sweat beading on her forehead. When he is done she tries to take long breathes to calm her body back down. "At least you aren't one of those doctors who always lie and say it isn't going to hurt."

[GrandDM]

[Lab]

((Purple speech again))

"It's better not to let the patient know at all. If you say anything about it hurting, they'll expect it, and that makes it worse. You just surprise them with it, and it's done before they really register it."

He helps her up.

"There's a sofa out here. Do you want a drink?"

The room is decorated in Harald's usual austere, functional manner, a plain table and sofa resting on the carpet.

[Gullara]

((<.< I swear my phone has it out for me the way it jumps around when I'm trying to post from it.))

[Astrid's Apartment => Leaving]

Ignai hooks her arm in Astrids and grins at her friend. "Let's go!" The elf says eagerly. This is going to be so much fun, she's sure of it.

[Morcleon]

[Atriol]

The man nods.

"His ways are as strange, but we know all he does is part ofa plan." The man then grins a bit thinking about a joke. "Not like other he doesn't plan to take over the world. His follower are free to live their lives, bus his clerics need to follow a more strict lifestyle. I can tell you that it only got a few exceptions from a normal life."

The man still speaks in a friendly voice. Just like a father or a bbrother you can tell everything.

[Atriol]

"Oh?" She gives the priest a curious look. "What sort of exceptions?"


[DMC 2.0]

There isn't much to see right now. Only a few people away at the street pass by.

"The nexus already got a few deity. Some of their goals are different to ours. There won't be a way to accept all, when it comes to it."

[DMC 2.0]

"There never is," sighs Yuki. He gives Mia a wry smile. "Differing viewpoints, both refusing change. It's something that I know all too well."

[Gullara]

[Market Street]

Syela (http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx135/oots12321/Syela-Updated_zpsd6e4c822.png) is walking down the street after buying a new notebook and some various alchemical supplies for Dorota. The girl is wearing a loose, drapey shirt with a wide neckline that dips down, as well as a pair of somewhat short shorts. She has a few bags of stuff now, and she's having a bit of trouble carrying it all.

((Closed scene.))

[Mr. Moon]

Market Street

The market of Inside is busy as always, a myriad of sounds surrounding Syela makes her way down the street. Adding his voice to the cacophony is a young man, probably in his late twenties, sitting cross-legged on the sidewalk. He grins widely as he holds a small, shallow bowl out to passers-by. His long, brown hair is braided back with a sheath of green and cream patterned fabric surrounding it. He wears a loose white tunic over patched jeans, and a pair of horns sprouts just before his hairline. As Syela gets closer to him, Ace turns his bowl and his grin on her. "A gold piece for a magic trick, Miss?"

[Gullara]

[Market Street]

Syela stops when Ace addresses her and considers for just the briefest moment. She sets down her bags, but doesn't go to grab her purse. Instead she gives her shirt just a subtle little tug downward, as if adjusting it, but really it just brings her neckline a bit lower. "I'm sorry, I don't have any more money on me right now." She says in a sweet little voice. "Maybe you could show me anyway, just this once, and I can bring a gold piece when I came back this way later?" She suggests, batting her eyelashes a little to complete the effect.

[Devixer]

Grey Zone Street

"Oh, what happened? I might not look like it, but I may be of help." It may be that she didn't understand what he means, since he referec to his normal stuff animal form.

"There was an outbreak of a plague," Ashley says. "I was helping anyone who needed it and couldn't get to Remnant."

[Mr. Moon]

Market

Ace sets down his bowl and leans forward, propping himself up with one fist on his knee. "Well," he says, his eyes very unwaveringly on her face, "I don't normally take rainchecks, but for a pretty young lady like yourself I think I can make an exception just this once, hm?"

He leaps to his feat in a single fluid, nimble movement. "Ladies and gentlemen," he announces, raising his hands. This garners him at least a little attention from the busy crowd. Grinning widely, he bows to Syela and continues. "I am going to perform a very difficult magic trick. I am going to change the very form of matter. Now, miss, have we ever met before?"

[Gullara]

[Market]

Syela smiles at 'pretty young lady', despite how he isn't looking where she was directing him to. It's a sly little smile of someone who's gotten what they wanted out of someone without barely having to try.

"No sir. We met just now." She says, recognizing this to be part of the show. This ought to be interesting.

[Rebonack]

[Giant Robots!]

Leaping overhead cleave attack! That's broadcast ahead of time something fierce, isn't it? The giant robot steps back and to the side, crushing a small park in the process. Poor park. It was one of those rare ones without awful things lurking in every single dark corner. It even had a rope swing! Stupid giant robot ruining perfectly good parks.

While the giant lady is still in the air the robot hefts its beam-glaive/hockey-stick at her. The thing is a pretty hard-core weapon and getting clobbered by it would be inadvisable.

Take that giant lady person!

Hopefully the robot doesn't get any penalty points for this.

[Carousel Court - Bath House]

From behind a rock a rather curious creature pops out of its burrow and begins watching Dawn. It's eyes look... weird. And it's absurdly colorful. All green and bright crimson with a few blue spots. The mantis shrimp observes her briefly and then begins cleaning bits of crushed shell out of its burrow.

The trigger fish is busy doing that weird thing trigger fish do with their teeth when they breath.

Aaaaand here comes a fancy looking unicorn mare! Her hooves are cloven oddly enough and her horn is slightly upturned. Distant kirin ancestry, maybe?

"Ah, you must be the friends of my daughter, Sweet Spring. Welcome," she says. "I am Mrs. Cleansing Spring, the owner of this bath house. How may I help you?"

[Mr. Moon]

Market

"A natural!" Ace beams, showing two lines of sharp, if somewhat yellowed, teeth. "Now, I'm going to need your help with this. I am going to change the very fabric of your clothing - without ever touching you. And in order to make sure I don't:" He raises his right hand, and a line of handkerchiefs shoots out from under his sleeve, moving through the air like a snake. Ace makes it fly through the air a few times, eliciting a few surprised gasps and a light smattering of applause from what members of the crowd had stopped to watch. Then he puts his hands behind his back, and the handkerchief rope loops around his wrists and binds them together. He turns, lifting his arms slightly and tugging at his bindings to show how solid they were. "Now, transforming matter is very difficult. So Miss, I'm going to need you to focus very hard on what you're wearing. Close your eyes and feel how it clings to you, how it hangs off you."

[Gullara]

[Market]

"Alright." Syela closes her eyes and does just that. She thinks about her shirt, her shorts, and her shoes as she waits for something to happen. "I'm focusing." She says helpfully.

[Felandria]

[Giant Robots!]

Leaping overhead cleave attack! That's broadcast ahead of time something fierce, isn't it? The giant robot steps back and to the side, crushing a small park in the process. Poor park. It was one of those rare ones without awful things lurking in every single dark corner. It even had a rope swing! Stupid giant robot ruining perfectly good parks.

While the giant lady is still in the air the robot hefts its beam-glaive/hockey-stick at her. The thing is a pretty hard-core weapon and getting clobbered by it would be inadvisable.

Take that giant lady person!

Hopefully the robot doesn't get any penalty points for this.


As the stick is about to collide with Felandria, something curious happens.

She vanishes.

When a twelve story redhead disappears, it's weird.

It would appear she has left.

But appearances can be deceiving.

Felandria is fairly new around here, and though she's already used to so many unusual things where she's from that little in the Nexus fazes her, she's still learning.

For example, she only recently discovered the concept of movies, and she is quite taken with them, one in particular.

A Disney film, called The Sword in the Stone.

Yes, appearances can be deceiving, for example, just because you can't see something, doesn't mean it isn't there, or that it's invisible.

It could be very small.

Which explains why there is a tiny, two inch tall redhead making it's way inside the giant hockey robot, sword in hand, looking for some wires to cut

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park - Underground]

The webs on the floor of the cavern are actually sticky, but they're so matted and compressed they don't restrain the two pokemon walking over them. It's hard to say what made them like this.

Sticky flooring is the leave of their concerns, however, as suddenly one of their observers drops from above and tries to land on Alyx. If it can, it'll bite the other pokemon with it's buggy mandibles.

[National Park - Underground]

Ack, damn you shroomish!

Alyx is bitten and falls over, he'll try to throw away the culprit with psychic so it won't be able to get another bite in though.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

I'm sure Astrana has all kinds of questions about lunch breaks and stuff but those would probably be pretty boring to answer. So we can probably handwave most of them. "I think that's it actually."

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

There are no paid vacations, but she can duck out of work any day she wants at the expense of not earning money.

"Great. See you soon!"

[Zefir]

"There was an outbreak of a plague," Ashley says. "I was helping anyone who needed it and couldn't get to Remnant."

Grey Zone Street

"Oh a plague? That sounds bad. From your words I assume you dealt with it. You must be very powerful in this case."


[Atriol]

"Oh?" She gives the priest a curious look. "What sort of exceptions?"

[DMC 2.0]

"There never is," sighs Yuki. He gives Mia a wry smile. "Differing viewpoints, both refusing change. It's something that I know all too well."

[Atriol]

"You need to spend your life for Deus Mechanicus. So you need to break up your job and work here."

It's clearly that he doesn't see it as a lost.

[DMC 2.0]

"We won't see war until the deity crash. So the people can spend their time in peac. I and the others need to keep an eye open every day."

[Gullara]

[National Park - Underground]

The ariados goes flying, but this only makes the others around them grow more agitated. More are visible in the light and a few even shoots some webs at the two intruding pokemon to slow and hinder them. Shroomy gets hit, but he releases a cloud of spores in response.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

When Astrana leaves, Arel gives Rein a 'we need to talk' look. Oh dear. Rein is in trouble!

[Lycan 01]

[Carousel Court - Spa]

Dawn's eyes widen in wonder and curiosity. She watches the mantis shrimp with rapt attention, her brain trying to comprehend its coolness and beauty. "Whooaaaa..." she quietly observes in awe. "What is thaaaaaat?"

And then Cleansing Spring shows up! Dawn (begrudgingly) turns her attention away from the fish tank, and adjusts her hat, before smiling meekly at the kinda weird-but-cool looking unicorn. "Oh, um, hi. Yes, ma'am, we're friends of Sun- er, Sweet Spring. We were hoping to find out how to contact her, actually, since we were hoping with her assistance with something."

[Mr. Moon]

The Market

[Market]

"Alright." Syela closes her eyes and does just that. She thinks about her shirt, her shorts, and her shoes as she waits for something to happen. "I'm focusing." She says helpfully.

As Syela closes her eyes, so does Ace. He walks around her in a slow circle, then comes to a stop where he was standing before. His brow furrows in concentration, and he breaths deeply and slowly. Then his eyes open sharply, and a puff of smoke explodes at the girl's feet. It rises up, gently but rapidly enveloping her. When it clears, as promised, her outfit has changed! The low-cut shirt and short shorts are gone, replaced with more modest but still quite fashionable clothes. (Or at least, Ace hopes they're fashionable.) "You can open your eyes now," Ace smiles.

[Gullara]

[The Market]

Syela's eyes open and she looks down at her new clothing. "What the-" She's wearing a long, black dress that ends around her ankles. The neckline just barely dips down enough to show a hint of cleavage, though only because she's as busty as she is. It hangs loosely off her hips and doesn't accentuate her bust over much. The outfit is completed by a pair of matching shoes with short heels. "...Huh."

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

When Astrana leaves, Arel gives Rein a 'we need to talk' look. Oh dear. Rein is in trouble!

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Reinholdt waves goodbye to Astrana then and returns to Arel. "How are you holding up?" He asks, petting a nearby kitty.

[Gullara]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"I'm fine. Have you really thought hiring Astrana through." Arel says, staring him down. She doesn't seem entirely pleased, but not angry either.

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"Yes, I have. Why?" Reinholdt replies calmly.

[Morcleon]

[Atriol]

"You need to spend your life for Deus Mechanicus. So you need to break up your job and work here."

It's clearly that he doesn't see it as a lost.

[Atriol]

The girl chuckles sheepishly, glancing away. "Ehehe... that wouldn't be much of a problem, since, y'know, I don't have a job..."


[DMC 2.0]

"We won't see war until the deity crash. So the people can spend their time in peac. I and the others need to keep an eye open every day."

[DMC 2.0]

"And when do you think that will be?" Yuki raises an eyebrow. "All the sides will prepare, yes? And so it will become ever more deadly..."

[Devixer]

Grey Zone Street

"I only did what I could, Remnant took care of most of the victims." Ashley says. "I'm not that powerful."

[The Bushranger]

[Giant Robot Breakfast Fight!]

"Oh, I have a few plans, hang on..."
Red grins...and pushes a Little Red Button.
"In fact, you may want to fasten your seatbelt!"

As a pair of oversized jet engines deploy from the rear of the robot, igniting nad roaring to full thrust as it lunges forwards, thrusting out both massively armored fists with intent to slam fully into the chest of the Hockey-Bot.

Red has just assessed it a Game Misconduct, it's outa here!

====

[Below the TV Tower]

((Well, in that case... :smallamused:))

"They were a trap."
And in a flash, Mikani has her wand out, pointing at the woman!
"You wouldn't have been surprised at my saying there were two skulls unless you knew there was only one. And the only way you would know is if it was yours," the Magical Girl says in an angry tone. "So I'd like to ask you to come quietly."

She can do loud.
Oh, yes, she absolutely can do loud.

===

[Carousel Court - Spa]

Lydia nods politely to the owner, before turning her full attention back to the mantis shrimp.

She might be glaring at it.

She knows a challenger has appeared when she sees one!

[Gullara]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"How are you going to pay her, Rein? I know we don't have a lot of money, and if this is her only job, then it's basically the same things as supporting a whole other person. Can we really afford that?" Arel says.

[Rebonack]

[Carousel Court - Bath House]

Cleansing Spring eyes the group of adventurers in her shop and gives a small sigh. Of course it would be more vagabonds and cutthroats that her darling daughter makes friends with rather than any respectable people.

"Sweetie usually comes here to clean up after her misadventures are over," Mrs. Spring replies. "So if you wait here you're sure to find her. But in the mean time-"

Oh she can't believe she's actually doing this!

"-I have a problem you might be able to help me with. Assuming you're the sort of people my daughter usually associates with."

That's not a very nice way to put it.

Geneva ruffles her feathers a bit at that. Though after her treatment in the Wasteland this hardly even qualifies as a three on her scale of unpleasantness. She isn't even being shot at yet! "What do you need help with?"

Meanwhile, the shrimp ignores Lydia. Unless she gives it something shiny or glowy to look at.

[Mr. Moon]

Market

"Isn't she splendid?" The rope unties around Ace's hands as he steps forward and takes a deep, sweeping bow. "Let's give her a round of applause!" The handkerchief rope slithers through the air and picks up the bowl, passing it around to those watching. A few of the onlookers drop a coin or two into the little wooden dish - Ace quickly scoops them into his pocket.

[Gullara]

[Market]

After a moment, Syela claps too, for Ace. "Wow, that was pretty cool." Sure, magic is pretty commonplace here, but for someone like Syela, it's still pretty interesting. "So you actually changed my clothes into these? They fit too well for them to just be clothes you had for the trick to put on me." Syela asks with a certain insatiable curiosity.

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"How are you going to pay her, Rein? I know we don't have a lot of money, and if this is her only job, then it's basically the same things as supporting a whole other person. Can we really afford that?" Arel says.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"We can't not afford it. Until the physical therapy starts kicking in and helping, I'm going to need a lot of extra help around here. And we make our own money on collections, so I'll just work the street more. Maybe add some small fees to adoption. We'll get by."

[Gullara]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Arel opens her mouth to say something, but hesitates. She never really considered that he would need more help. "...I guess you're right." Arel looks down at her hands and suddenly looks miserable.

[Lycan 01]

[Carousel Court - Spa]

Dawn's ears pin back a bit, and she looks a little unsure. "Um... Is this a quest? We're kinda new in town, and were told not to accept quests," she meekly tells the spa owner, before turning her gaze back to the Mantis Shrimp. "Also?" she says, pointing a hoof at the doom-shrimp, "What's that?" she asks, sounding both confused and awed.

[ThirdEmperor]

"Well, we're movers of all kinds but we've been highered to ship some items belonging to a local museum. Museum in question is owned by a religious order and it has quite a few art objects made of worked metal and ceramic so you need to be careful. Might be some wood in there but, likely being old, you can't jostle it too much. Personally I'm interested in looking at a piece they've got as I've been wanting to purchase it for my own personal collection and this seems like a time as good as any to get them to sell. As for the rest, I'll let you judge what'll be the easiest to move although I'd say don't strain yourself. Don't want to throw out your back or anything, yeah? Oh! Though Merry (I can call you that, right?) brings up a good point: We may need a manager to talk with the owner a little bit. You know, let them know the procedures and assure them we'll be taking care of their stuff so it won't get broken in transit. The usual. Seeing that I'm the one organizing this, I might as well be the one in charge for that, yeah?" Nephea said, bringing out her quarter of a mask when she mentioned making a 'purchace' and tugging at her bandoleer of potions when she spoke of playing the manager. There were a few other subtle motions here and there as well, placing emphasis on this or that.

Of course, in proper terms, what the catamander had really said amounted to: 'Art objects, possibly delicate. Anything that looks like it this mask bit here is my top priority. Other than that, take what you can carry but don't overburden yourself so that you get caught. If neither of you want to take the job of distraction, I'll set something up to take the heat off of you as much as I can. I'll lend you what I have on me as you may find it useful in that case.'

The mask gets his attention. Makes sense. That's what he'd be after, if he was pulling the heist. "Okay, uhm, let me clarify here." Still, it was a risky business. There's a whole compound down there and the priests might've cursed the valuables. Not to mention he'd be the one who everyone was paying attention to. "You, being movers, you're looking to, well, move some art out of here. And you-" He looks to Nephea. - being the, uh, manager and all, you're going to talk to the customer, er, keep them called and assured, while we do that?

He nibbles on the edge of his nails, shifting his weight from foot to foot as he sizes up the temple again. "Yeah.. I think I can, I can definitely help with, er, that." Funny. He doesn't sound so 'definite'. "Would you know if there's dogs or, y'know, other things we need to watch out for, inside?"

[Mr. Moon]

Market

As those who paused to watch dissipate back into the crowd, Ace turns his ever-grinning face on Syela. "Now now, it's bad manners to ask a magician his secrets." He slips a hand into his pocket and pulls out some coins, poking through them with one finger. "Although," he adds, his voice lowering, "I wouldn't be comin' up with any plans for that dress if I were you."

[Gullara]

[Market]

Ooh, some kind of temporary effect. She can't help but be even more curious now. "I don't think I've ever heard that before. That's probably because you're the first magician I've ever met, though."

[Mr. Moon]

Market

Ace raises an eyebrow, glancing up from counting his coins. He curls his fist around them and puts them back into his pocket. "Is that so?" he asks, returning to his proper speech colour. "In a place like this? I'm surprised." The Nexus' abundance of magic users was both boon and frustration to Ace. It was nice to be open about his powers, unlike before, but it did make finding work difficult.

[Gullara]

[Market]

"Well I've heard of people using magic, and seen some of it too. But not someone calling themselves a magician, and putting on a show like you did." Syela clarifies. In fact, when she's seen magic it's been treated as very commonplace.

[Mr. Moon]

Market

"Ah." That made more sense. "Where I come from, magic is... unusual." He frowns a bit at the understatement. "Even for me, it's still something of a novelty. I guess you could say that magic never lost it's magic to me." Ace chuckles a bit at his own joke.

[Gullara]

[Market]

Syela smiles a bit. "I know what you mean. Where I'm from, magic is just something you read about in stories or you hear is happening in some far off place. I never really encountered any in my life before I ended up here. So even though I've seen a lot since I got here, it's still pretty fascinating."

[Mr. Moon]

Market

"Then perhaps I can fascinate you again with another performance next time you pass." Ace bows lightly, then looks up with a sly grin. "Although of course, I won't be able to give any more away for free after this."

[Gullara]

[Market]

"Heh, right. I'll be sure to remember to keep some money on hand next time." Syela says. "Maybe I'll see you, then. Thanks for the show." And unless he wants to delay her, Syela will pick up her belongings and be off.

[Mr. Moon]

Market

Ace waves to Syela as she heads off, and sits back down on the sidewalk. He picks his bowl back up and holds it up to passers-by.

As for Miss Syela's new dress, it'll fade back to the clothes she was wearing after a few hours without any fanfare. One moment it's there, the next it isn't. Plenty of time for her to show it off to friends and family, though.

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Arel opens her mouth to say something, but hesitates. She never really considered that he would need more help. "...I guess you're right." Arel looks down at her hands and suddenly looks miserable.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"Hey, hey, hey." Reinholdt says, squatting down by her. "It's ok. I'll make do somehow. It'll be fine."

[Gullara]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Arel sighs. "I know you will. It's just... I haven't stopped being a burden on you since we first met, and nothing's changed since then. One thing after the other goes wrong and the whole time you're forced to prop me up."

[ThirdEmperor]

Grey Zone- Raygun Theater

The day is just about over, the sun beginning it's earthward fall as the Cat Burglar and Cybil wander down the roads of Inside, and what a day it's been so far. The thief is still buzzing with a nervous energy from the earlier heroics, putting a spring to his step and lending him a certain uncharacteristic courage.

Certainly, on any other day he might not be around and about so soon after a large bounty was placed on his head, even sans his trademark outfit as he is now; A purple bandana tied around the upper half of his face replacing his mask, a white shirt and blue jeans replacing the rest of the costume.

Their destination is easy to spot, bursting out from the rows of squat gray storefronts in a towering facade of gleaming chrome and bright colors, shaped like a toy rocketship with fins and portholes and all manner of sillyness. A neon sign of a cowboy -his ten gallon hat atop the bubble of a spacehelmet, his lasso encircling Saturn- declares this to be:


The Raygun Theater

[Shadowcaller]

Grey Zone- Raygun Theater

Cybil, dressed in rather unremarkable clothes which still are different from the ones she happened to wear in the same wanted picture as the Burglar stops and looks in awe at the large neon sign. "It's much larger than I imagined." She observes. She couldn't shake the feeling this was unwise though after that wanted poster had been set up. The Burglar could be in danger here so she had to be prepared to get him to safety.

At least the reward had been for him alive, made protecting him much easier.

[Morcleon]

[Below the TV Tower]

((Well, in that case... :smallamused:))

"They were a trap."
And in a flash, Mikani has her wand out, pointing at the woman!
"You wouldn't have been surprised at my saying there were two skulls unless you knew there was only one. And the only way you would know is if it was yours," the Magical Girl says in an angry tone. "So I'd like to ask you to come quietly."

She can do loud.
Oh, yes, she absolutely can do loud.

[Below the TV Tower]

The old woman hesitates for a second, then sighs. "...come quietly? I suppose..."

As Hikari starts to step forward to help Mikani, the necromancer's calm expression splits into a smirk as she flicks a few pieces of bone onto the ground. A disorienting explosion of sound, smoke and light envelops the two magical girls. "Gah! Mikani! Where are you?"

The dark green smoke persists, only spreading out as time passes. Two lumbering, vaguely humanoid shapes appear through the haze, each holding a large hammer.

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Arel sighs. "I know you will. It's just... I haven't stopped being a burden on you since we first met, and nothing's changed since then. One thing after the other goes wrong and the whole time you're forced to prop me up."

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"Yeah, I know." Reinholdt says, sounding tired.

He leans in to kiss her cheek. "Don't worry about it. You'll be on your feet in no time."

[Gullara]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

It doesn't feel like it'll be no time to her, but she doesn't say that. Instead she just nods slightly and says, "Can you help me to bed? I'm really tired." She scoops one of her flowers off the side table. The others can stay there for now until she thinks of a place for them.

[ThirdEmperor]

Grey Zone- Raygun Theater

"It's mostly, er, hollow, so it's not as big inside. But it sure looks cool, right?" Indeed the inside is smaller, but no less gaudy; Decorated in spiralling art-deco collumns and with panes of mirrored glass, blinking neon sculptures hanging from the ceilings, old arcade games lining the walls. The ticket machine is leering chrome reproduction of the famous Olmec statues, spitting two tickets from it's mouth when the Cat Burglar feeds it money and keys in the movie they want. "Uh, you want to get some popcorn?"

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park - Underground]

The ariados goes flying, but this only makes the others around them grow more agitated. More are visible in the light and a few even shoots some webs at the two intruding pokemon to slow and hinder them. Shroomy gets hit, but he releases a cloud of spores in response.

[National Park - Underground]

Alyx is hit by the web as well, he's not very mobile and his response time is awful. He sets up a reflective shield around him and shroomish however, they needed to endure until reinforcements came their way.

Grey Zone- Raygun Theater

Cybil looks around with a similar sense of wonder. This is all quite new to her. "Eh, sure. I can pay for my ticket by the way, no need for you to. Master do give me money." She tells the Burglar, she actually knew what popcorns were though.

[Gullara]

[National Park - Underground]

"Shroomish!" Shroomy seems content to just fend off the spider pokemon for now, but then his cry gets a response.

"Shroomy? I'm over here!"The voice comes from deeper into the cavern and it's not very strong, but it's definitely Becca.

Her shroomish hurries off in that direction, quickly vanishing into the darkness. Some of the ariados chase him, only leaving a couple for Alyx to deal with. The both decide to try and force their way past the barrier and menace the psychic pokemon.

[ThirdEmperor]

Grey Zone- Raygun Theater

"Oh, er, unless it's important to you, I can pay. I mean, really it's nothing. In a week, well, either I'm rich or.." Or something very unpleasant. He shrugs and tries not to think about it.

[Deathkeeper]

Inside NO Office

Krayger returns here after a long time away. If Kirk's on duty he'll recognize him. For everyone else he's a brown-furred Minotaur about seven feet tall and lightly armored as casual wear.

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

It doesn't feel like it'll be no time to her, but she doesn't say that. Instead she just nods slightly and says, "Can you help me to bed? I'm really tired." She scoops one of her flowers off the side table. The others can stay there for now until she thinks of a place for them.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Reinholdt will make sure to move them too or they might get eaten. =x

"Yeah." Rein will scoop her up and carry her to bed. "Now I know it's not as soft as the hospital beds..." Reinholdt jokes.

[Gullara]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Arel giggles a little and holds him tightly as he carries her to the bedroom. Once she's all comfy under the covers, she asks, "Are you planning on staying up much longer?"

[Shadowcaller]

[National Park - Underground]

Alyx attempts to lift the first one up in a psychic grip and throw it at the other one. He hadn't time to save shroomy at the same time though, if the girl had been spared by these pokemons he doubted they would kill shroomy either.

Better so wait for reinforcements from above.

Grey Zone- Raygun Theater

Cybil smiles faintly. "A knight always pay her dues. In fact, I can pay for us so when I make sure the other alternative won't happen I know you can pay me back twice the interest rate. it is only fair don't you think?" She retrieves her wallet.

[Reinholdt]

Bast's Animal Shelter

"A bit. I got most of it done showing Astrana the ropes, but there's still some to catch up on. I'll try to keep it short."

Sheol HQ

Or branch office as the case may be. Reinholdt heads in here. There were a lot of promises on the wall that Rein's skeptical of. But they mentioned the magic word: Money.

[Gullara]

[National Park - Underground]

One Ariados smacks into the other and they both scurry off, but only to be replaced by another five of them. Alyx may be in big trouble if she doesn't do something quick.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"Alright. I'll be waiting for you." Arel says with a small smile. She looks forward to finally being able to share a bed with him again, and she's not going to fall asleep before she gets a chance to be aware of it.

[Morty]

Inside NO Office

Krayger returns here after a long time away. If Kirk's on duty he'll recognize him. For everyone else he's a brown-furred Minotaur about seven feet tall and lightly armored as casual wear.

Krayger might be surprised to see that the member to meet him is the boss himself, Dipsnig Razortooth. He doesn't normally work shifts in any of the offices. Looks like he just happened to drop by.

"Anything we can help you with?"

[Deathkeeper]

Inside NO Office

Krayger does his best to seem respectful while looking down.
"Yes. I got my hands on a map to some kind of dungeon, and the way I see it either it's real and deserves clearing or it isn't and it's going to keep giving maps to suckers until someone competent wrecks the place. Either way I'd prefer not to go alone on it and thought I'd come here to put a request in."

[Morty]

[Inside NO Office]

"Hm. Well, that's fair enough. We can put a notice here and in Riverside. We'll contact you if someone expresses interest," Dipsnig says.

[Deathkeeper]

Inside NO Office

Krayger nods. "Sounds good, thank you." and he'll leave presently.

[The Bushranger]

[Carousel Court - Bath House]

Lydia has nothing shiny or glowy, but she continues to glare at the shrimp.

She's on to you, Mr. Shrimp!

"First rule of adventuring," she says to Dawn, not turning her attention from the Creature Worse Than Fish. "There's always quests."


[Below the TV Tower]

Mikani coughs a bit at the smoke, before producing a hankerchief and pressing it to her face with her free hand. "Hikari, over here! Look out, hammer beasts!" she calls, levelin her wand at one silhouette and drawing on her Earth Magic, a bolt of bright green energy lancing out at her target!

It's Super Effective against undead and abberations!

[ThirdEmperor]

Grey Zone- Raygun Theater

"Huh. Wouldn't have put you for a loan shark. Should, uh, should I be worried?" He laughs into the back of his hand, but when the laughter passes, he's left looking worried and pale. The energy he had a moment ago ebbs. "Er, the sentiment though, uhm... I appreciate it." It would be a lie to say that all this business doesn't worry him, that nearly having died hasn't shaken him. It's.. nice, having somebody watching his back.

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"Alright. I'll be waiting for you." Arel says with a small smile. She looks forward to finally being able to share a bed with him again, and she's not going to fall asleep before she gets a chance to be aware of it.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

He'll return eventually. Not so long she'll have fallen asleep, but not so short either. That awkward time of being utterly bored while you wait to fall asleep.

Anyways, once he does return and slip into something more comfortable, he climbs into bed as well and curls up with her, trying not to wake her, but snuggling up to her once he realizes she's still awake anyways.

[Gullara]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Arel snuggles right up against him and rests her head on his chest. "I really missed this." She says quietly without opening her eyes.

[OrchestraHc]

Remnant Station

A couple drive up to a remnant station and park in the nearest available spot. The man steps out of the car first, going around to open it for his wife. He is tall and has broad shoulders, so not the type you'd expect to be wearing coke-bottle glasses or a sweater vest. The woman is much smaller, barely to his chest, but this exacerbated by how tall her husband is. Both of them seem to be a bit of a mess, both of their eyes are red and the wife seems to be clinging to her husband's arm. They walk to the station together with a sort of worried expedience.

[Gullara]

[Remnant Station]

Sitting at a desk in the station is a sylvari (http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Sylvari) woman, fiddling with her hair, which is made up of a number of long, broad leaves. Oh crap, people are here suddenly. She pulls the leaves back and pins them into a ponytail with some kind of clip. She smooths out her Remnant uniform as the couple approaches.

"How can I help you t- Are you okay?" She just now notices the apparent signs of distress. Oh dear... She's used to getting bad news at this job, but she has a bad feeling about this.

[Market]

Once again Syela is walking here, but a few days later. She looks to be rather glum overall. She seems to have dispensed with her usual fashion choices for a plain tee shirt and jeans, too. She isn't paying much mind to her surroundings as she heads for one of her usual stops.

[Reinholdt]

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Arel snuggles right up against him and rests her head on his chest. "I really missed this." She says quietly without opening her eyes.

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

"Yeah..." He had to sneak around the nurses sometimes as a cat to climb into bed with Arel at the hospital, but a cat is not the same as a catboy when it comes to snuggling.

Reinholdt wraps his arms around her and just holds her, enjoying the warmth.

[OrchestraHc]

Remnant Station

"We're-" The man half answers out of habit, but "we're fine" would be the worst lie he's told in his life. "No. Our son went missing yesterday."

"We thought he ran away, but now we don't know," the woman adds through a hoarse voice.

[Reinholdt]

Docks

Reina and Tovia are here, looking for Pete's ship, as directed by Sophie.
Reina is a flaming hawt Reinholdt genderbent and then dressed up in a zero suit Samus outfit and wearing sunglasses so as to be less recognizable.

[ThePhantom]

Docks

Resting in the water at pier 4 is a three masted ship. The name on the side is The Cloud, and there appears to be a kobold mopping the deck. At least someone is there.

[FireFox]

Docks

And Tovia is Toby Druid genderbent specifically to match Reina's curves. She's wearing the tight blue top and super short shorts of Lara Croft's outfit. She's also maundering in a sexy voice. So like I was saying, the macuahuitl is an interesting choice for murder weapon. The obvious answer is that we're looking for an Aztec warrior, right? I mean, that would make finding this guy super easy. Buuut, you know as well as I do that the Nexus likes making things hard. So, let's look at the noncultural characteristics of the macuahuitl. First of all, it's made out of wood and obsidian. No metal at all. It's far too long to be easily concealed, so we can rule out someone who has to deal with metal detectors. So we could be looking at some sort of nature themed person, who disdains modern weaponry. But this sword is actually popular among many hipsters now that the katana is done to death. It's said to be strong enough to decapitate a horse. And there is some truth to this: I myself have surgical scalpels made with obsidian blades. They're incredibly sharp. We're talking only 3 nanometers thick. Any psycho killer with a penchant for interesting weapons that are sharper than razors would want a macuahuitl. Unfortunately, we can't really do anything with this conjecture...

[Reinholdt]

Docks

"... We could just post an ad saying we found someone's macuahuitl and want to return to them. Very few killers would ignore that." And if the murderer does, then that tells them something about their personality I'm sure Tovia can elaborate on.

Reina does spend a great deal of time looking at Tovia, so she almost misses the kobold. When she does notice him, she waves to him and shouts to him. "Excuse me! Excuse me! We're looking for a Pete."

[ThePhantom]

Docks

The kobold walks over to the side of the ship and looks down at the pair.

"Didn't know that Pete had some lady friends. Ay, there be a Pete here. What ye wanting him for?"

[Gullara]

[Remnant Station]

...Yep, she figured it'd be bad. "Alright, first I need your names and your son's name. Then I need you to tell me everything you can remember before your son disappeared. If he was behaving oddly, where he was, what he was doing. Anything might help. I'll need a picture of him too."

[Bast's Animal Shelter]

Arel doesn't say anything more. Her eyes stay closed and soon she's drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

[OrchestraHc]

Remnant Station

"We're James and Martha Saunders," James says before fishing into his pocket for his wallet, "and our son's name is Timothy."

"We last saw him when we left for work yesterday morning," Martha explains. "He wasn't acting any different than usual, but we think we know why he left. When we got home, there was a huge hole in a wall in our house. We thought after he made the hole, he got scared and ran off, but we thought he'd be back."

"That was before we found out he packed clothes and food," the husband adds, handing over a picture of a curly haired twelve year old boy who seems to be doing his best to smile. "Even then we figured he'd be back before dinner. It's not the first time he's broken something on accident..."

A look passes from the husband to his wife, asking her permission to go on. She gives a determined nod of her head. Absolutely nothing should be kept from the police if they want to find their son.

"He's also got psychic powers. Psychomorphosis, the doctor's say. Can make shapes with his mind you can touch but can't see. He also doesn't have a strong grip on it sometimes."

[FireFox]

Docks

"... We could just post an ad saying we found someone's macuahuitl and want to return to them. Very few killers would ignore that." And if the murderer does, then that tells them something about their personality I'm sure Tovia can elaborate on.

Reina does spend a great deal of time looking at Tovia, so she almost misses the kobold. When she does notice him, she waves to him and shouts to him. "Excuse me! Excuse me! We're looking for a Pete."


Docks

The kobold walks over to the side of the ship and looks down at the pair.

"Didn't know that Pete had some lady friends. Ay, there be a Pete here. What ye wanting him for?"

Tony is better at this anyway. The Druidess mutters to herself before looking at the kobold. We're investigating a murder Pete witnessed. We just have a few questions for him.

[Reinholdt]

Docks

"What h... she said!" Reina adds.

Tony's not here so no help for them there.

Bast's Animal Shelter

Rein falls asleep!

[Shadowcaller]

Grey Zone- Raygun Theater

"Huh. Wouldn't have put you for a loan shark. Should, uh, should I be worried?" He laughs into the back of his hand, but when the laughter passes, he's left looking worried and pale. The energy he had a moment ago ebbs. "Er, the sentiment though, uhm... I appreciate it." It would be a lie to say that all this business doesn't worry him, that nearly having died hasn't shaken him. It's.. nice, having somebody watching his back.


[National Park - Underground]

One Ariados smacks into the other and they both scurry off, but only to be replaced by another five of them. Alyx may be in big trouble if she doesn't do something quick.



"Alright. I'll be waiting for you." Arel says with a small smile. She looks forward to finally being able to share a bed with him again, and she's not going to fall asleep before she gets a chance to be aware of it.


Sheol HQ

Or branch office as the case may be. Reinholdt heads in here. There were a lot of promises on the wall that Rein's skeptical of. But they mentioned the magic word: Money.

Grey Zone- Raygun Theater

Cybil laughs at the loanshark suggestion. She had been taught basic economics as a knight though. [B]"Let's just relax and watch the movie shall we? I want to see the superheroes." She will pay for both the tickets and the popcorn.

Sheol HQ

The location of the branch office is an unimpressive affair, being on the second floor of a old office complex. Looks like someone went for the cheap suit, can't be expensive to hire a part of this run-down building.

The inside have been redecorated however, with dark red walls, strange thorny pot plants that appear to double as pest control judging by how one of them just ate a fly flying by. A group of imps are currently busy installing what appears to be an air condition. Behind a office by the large windows a hooded gestalt towers over the smaller devils. The two horns and red glowing eyes are the only things visible in the darkness of the hood.

As Rein enters he looks his way. "Welcome to SHEOL Inc. How may I help you?"

[National Park - Underground]

Time to retreat. Alyx simply turns to the exit and will simply teleport away from the angry bug pokemons. With a little luck Beatrix, or at least one of her other pokemons were on their way...

[ThePhantom]

Docks

A murder huh? Well, that's important enough. The kobold lowers the gangplank.

"Alright then, ye can come aboard. Pete's down below."