The Temple of Inari XXXVIII

[Wukei]

Falon leads her sisters in and clears her throat.

[phoenixineohp]

Phoenix looks sad for a moment. She kneels down beside him and places a hand on his back. Closing her eyes she transfers 6 levels of energy to him. After they are done she quickly removes her hand and shakes it off.

[Kantur]

Kantur looks over to Falon
Some way we can help you?

[Deadly]

Ilias looks up at Falon and nods politely Greetings.

[Wukei]

She nods to the others and smiles at Kantur. I am assuming you are a priest? I need clerical help...

[Kantur]

I am, though hardly one of high regard...What seems to be the problem?

[Lykan]

A redheaded girl and silverhaired girl enter the building. The silverhaired looks at Fallon

Deliverance from boobies?

The redheaded one lets out a small snort as she stifles her laughter

[Wukei]

She closes in on Kantur and whispers quietly to him. My brother has been defiled while he has been forced into female form...I was wondering if you knew the spell Repair Virginity?

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*The llama sighs happily and his eyes glow a brighter red, shining from under closed lids* *he mutters a sleepy "thank you"

[Kantur]

I can't say I do, I'm sure one of the acolytes here would though...
He whispers back

[phoenixineohp]

Phoenix raises an eyebrow at him before looking around once more. She nods to those she knows.

[Wukei]

Falon smiles pleasantly at him. Good. Then fetch me one, please.

She looks back to her sisters. You will have to find a way to remove your breasts on your own. But it is vital that we be here for now.

[Kantur]

Kantur gets up and heads over to an acolyte, who quickly fetches one who knows the spell.

[Lykan]

Antony groans, but Deme looks quite a bit shocked

Aww... Why? Can't we get a wish spell done here?

[Wukei]

Falon smiles at Antony. That is up to you two. If you wish it, fine. But I am not party to what happened with that belt.

[Lykan]

She grumbles

I still don't know why we're here.

[phoenixineohp]

In Falon's mind she hears Phoenix's voice.

Did you get justice for what happened?

[Wukei]

Falon smiles gently and take Antony's hand. Antony...I can't fix everything...but I can fix most of it...

She looks in the direction of the voice in her mind and nods.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*The llama goes back to sleep (while Tony works up a campaign setting), but his sleep is more peaceful*

[phoenixineohp]

Phoenix nods and looks around one more time, after which she vanishes.

[Wukei]

An acolyte approaches Falon and asks which one it was. Falon grips Antony's hand a bit stronger and nods toward her.

Now, Miss...don't worry, this won't hurt at all. It's just like casting a healing spell.

[Lykan]

Antony nods, and sighs

Sorry... I don't mean to ask so much of you...

Still quite shocked, Deme just stands and stares at Antony. Antony raises an eyebrow

What are you doing?

[Wukei]

The acolyte is about to answer when Falon intercedes. Just do it. She uses telepathy, though it seems hard for her, but she blocks Antony from the thought. I think she may have blocked it from her memory.

The acolyte nods and casts the spell overe Antony.

[Lykan]

Antony bites her lip

I feel wierd...

[Wukei]

Falon hugs her. Just...don't try to think too hard.

[Lykan]

Antony bites her lip

Umm... Okay...

Demi looks up at Fallon

[Wukei]

Falon waves them to a priest. If you want to get the boob thing fixed, be my guest.

Hearing the words 'boob thing' Mikhail looks up and seeing Antony and Demetrius his eyes narrow.

[Deadly]

Ilias sighs, stands up and walks through the mirror to Trogs.

[Lykan]

((*flips coins*... Damn))

Antony nods, and calls the priest over, who casts Miracle on the pair. For a moment, they are both engulfed in holy light, before reappearing... As girls.

CRAP!

[Kyral]

Alocer floats out of the hospital, smiling. It glances at the gardens before going into the sanctuary and carefully lowering himself to the ground by the statue to pray.

[Wukei]

Falon chuckles. You know...perhaps you should ask someone who knows 'Wish.'

[Lykan]

Deme looks up at Fallon, disgruntled

It's the same thing.

[Wukei]

Falon shakes her head. No. Not exactly.

[Lykan]

She raises an eyebrow

Except the source, what's the difference?

[Wukei]

She shrugs. That makes all the difference.

[Lykan]

She nods

But... Who would know such a powerful arcane spell among divine magic users?

[Wukei]

Falon shrugs. Go look somewhere else, then.

[Lykan]

She sighs

I bet dad knows it...

Dad's a kid.

What?

Yeah. Some demon shrunk him down into a kid. He's growing again... But it's taking awhile.

... Crap. Not there, then.

[Wukei]

Falon shrugs. Ask around.

[Lykan]

Deme sighs

I will...

Antony looks up

You still never told me what that first spell was.

[Wukei]

She smiles at Antony. Don't worry about it.

[Lykan]

She bites her lip, raising an eyebrow

... What was wrong with me?

[Wukei]

Falon's eyes narrow a bit. Nothing was wrong with you.

[Lykan]

Antony's brow furrows

Then why did an acolyte just cast a curative spell on me? I mean... Don't get me wrong... I feel better. But what did she do?

[Wukei]

Falon shakes her head. It's best we don't talk about it...it's all been handled, and there's no reason to bring it up.

[Lykan]

Antony frowns

Was something wrong with me?

[Wukei]

Falon scowls. I already told you nothing was wrong with you. And paladins don't lie.

[Lykan]

Antony nods

Sorry, sis...

[Wukei]

She smiles. It's all right. Don't worry about it. Let's get out of here, huh...there's some weird guy staring at us...

[Lykan]

Antony looks around

Who? Where?

[Wukei]

She motions to Mikhail, who shrinks at Falon gazing at him.

[Lykan]

Deme looks over at Mikhail, and smiles

Change back yet?

[Wukei]

He smiles and stands, stretching his arms as wide as he can with the manacles on. As perfect and male as ever. He swishes his tail and Falon's eyes narrow suspiciously.

[Lykan]

Deme looks at Falon

Relax. He's alright.

He turns back to Mikhail

Well, at least someone lucked out today.

[Wukei]

Falon looks back to Demi with a raised eyebrow.

That's because I have friends in high places, Beautiful. Looks like you don't.

(Mikhail only calls him 'beautiful' for the simple fact that he knows Demi is really male...)

[Lykan]

Deme grumbles

You know my lineage.

[Wukei]

Mikhail laughs. Yea...and even your family won't help you...that's sad.

Or maybe...his eyes narrow conspiritorally, you actually want to stay a girl?

[Lykan]

She raises an eyebrow

Why the hell would I want to stay a girl?

[Wukei]

Hmm...dunno...you tell me, Mr "I wanna play with the belt of gender bending.'

[Lykan]

Her eye twitches

You do know... This was YOUR fault, regardless of you not knowing who I was.

[Wukei]

This was not my fault! It was your fault for piddling with other people's toys!

[Lykan]

Deme crosses her arms

I had permission to "play" with that "toy."

[Wukei]

Mikhail grins. I just want to be there when Captain Wu finds out you fudged it up.

[Lykan]

Deme grumbles

I'm willing to bet she knows already.

[Wukei]

Mikhail laughs, though it doesn't seem to be at Demi's expense, more than the fact that it's quite a normal thing for him. Wow...and she hasn't killed you yet...she must really like you?

[Lykan]

She shrugs

Didn't wreck the belt, as far as I can tell.

[Wukei]

Yea...but her not killing you because you turned me into a girl is enough to show that she likes you.

[Lykan]

She shrugs

Maybe she didn't know you were transformed too.

[Wukei]

He smiles. Oh...she knew. Why are you so surprised that your grandmother likes you?

[Lykan]

She bites her lip

I dunno... I get a bad feeling when I'm near her.

[Kyral]

Alocer sighs and floats up from the floor, nodding thanks to the statue of Inari. He then floats out past the gardens to the island, where he sets himself down and smiles. After a few moments, he falls asleep.

[Wukei]

Oh...that...that's the whole bloody murderer thing. Most good people get that when they're around someone that's killed a lot of people.

[Lykan]

She frowns

I hardly qualify as a "good person..." I may have killed more people then she has.

[Wukei]

He laughs. Are you so certain?

[Lykan]

He frowns

I've been a soldier for almost three quarters of my life. I've killed alot of people...

[Wukei]

Your life does not near the amount of time Wu's been alive.

[Lykan]

She looks at the ground

I guess that's right.

She looks up again

Antony said you turned dad into a kid... Why?

[Wukei]

Mikhail stiffens and looks away. Why should I tell you?

[Lykan]

She frowns

Because it was our father you transformed. Had he been some other person, I probably wouldn't care.

[Wukei]

Well if you'd stop messing with the laws of physics you wouldn't know that I did it.

[Lykan]

Deme's brow furrows

Just answer my question. I swear I won't hurt you.

[Wukei]

Mikhail raises his eyebrows. You actually think you could?

[Lykan]

She grins

I know you're a balor... But don't be fooled by my size.

[Wukei]

I'm very underwhelmed. And don't think I'm underestimating you. I just don't think you can harm me, as you say.

[Lykan]

She shrugs

What makes you say that?

[Wukei]

He smiles wickedly, Because. You're a woman.

[Lykan]

Deme looks up at Fallon, smiling slightly

Are you going to let him talk about our gender like that?

[Wukei]

Falon frowns at her 'sister.' So wait...now that he's insulted you I'm allowed to fight the demon? That's dumb.

[Lykan]

Deme grins

Relax... It was a joke.

Deme points a finger at Mikhail, and casts a consecrated Power Word Stun on him

[Wukei]

Mikhail tries to fight, but without any magic powers himself he is immediately stunned.

[Lykan]

Deme walks over to him and grins, creating an incredebly life-like (so life like, that most people would think it real) illusion of a very beutiful woman, which proceeds to dance seductivly in front of Mikhail, rubbing aginst him every once and awhile.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*with a yawn, Atreyu wakes up and looks around to see a beautiful woman dancing with Mikhail*

"Heh. Fertility portfolio."

[Wukei]

Mikhail is unstunned quickly and his eyes glow fiercely. Dark glowing horns appear on top of his brow and he leaps toward Demetrius, through the illusion, growling.

[Lykan]

Deme grins

Bad demon... Now, don't you see that power isn't restricted by gender?

She turns the dancing illusion into Kazuki, performing pretty much the same actions

[Wukei]

He slashes at Demetrius with his growing claws, completely ignoring the illusion.

[Lykan]

Deme takes a few steps back out of the demons way

Calm.

She shifts to hybrid form, he claws glowing with energy

Down.

She casts Charm Monster on him

[Wukei]

The magic seems to do nothing--his eyes glowing brighter as the magic touches him.--and he strikes again.

[Lykan]

She takes the blow, ripping her dress, but not puncturing her hide.

STOP! I don't want to hurt you!

She casts Dominate Monster on Mikhail

[Wukei]

He is about to bite at her but as he reaches for her throat with his fangs he sees at a glance the statue of Inari and shrinks back. The horns disappear and his eyes fade to normal and he looks between the statue and Demetrius sadly. I hate you...he states quietly before running out into the garden.

[Lykan]

Deme looks back at Fallon momentarilly before following Mikhail

Wait!

Antony looks at Fallon

I feel funny... Something seems out of whack.

[Wukei]

Falon looks at Antony with concern. What do you mean?

Mikhail glares up at Demetrius. Go away...

[Lykan]

I feel hot... And tired... And my head is killing me...

She rocks back and forth, rubbing her temples

Deme sighs

I'm sorry, okay? I didn't know that hurt that much...

[Wukei]

Falon picks up Antony. You just need some rest...

Mikhail glares at Demetrius. You don't know what I'm mad about...stop pretending you do.

[Lykan]

She bites her lip, much harder then she normally would

What the hell... Everything just feels... Bad...

Deme raises an eyebrow

Did it have to do with that demonic transformation you pulled?

[Wukei]

Mikhail makes a confused face at Demi and looks away, trying to hide his confusion. I...can't do transformations...

Falon uses Lay on Hands to try to make her sister feel better.

[Lykan]

Deme raises an eyebrow, sitting down a bit of the way away from Mikhail

Really? You almost bit my head off back there...

Antony relaxes slightly

Thanks, Lin.

[Wukei]

Mikhail points at his head, sourly, No horns, nitwit. Even a fifth-rate sorcerer such as yourself should understand the implications.

Falon smiles, hugging her younger sibling. Let's get you home.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*Atreyu sees taht all is well....or better and curls up again*

(Goodnight Wu and Lykan)

[Lykan]

((Night Llama!))

Deme raises an eyebrow

I very clearly so horns on your head when you attacked me. And yeah, my eyes DO work. You were indeed very demonic looking... In all respects.

Antony stands up, rubbing her temples

What the hell is wrong with me?

... Is this part of what that mage did to me?

[Wukei]

(G'night Llama *hugs*)

Falon shrugs at her sister.

Mikhail looks away again. I'm tired of talking to you...

[Lykan]

Antony sighs, looking up at Falon

Do you love me as much as if I were male, me being in this form? Because you've seemed pretty ticked about this entire ordeal...

Deme's brow furrows

Fine... But I speak the truth... You should seek some help before you hurt someone you actually care about.

[Wukei]

Falon smiles at Antony. Of course I do...I'm just mad that Demetrius has fudged up all of our lives by being curious.

What do you know, anyway...you mess up on the simplest of spells...

[Lykan]

Antony shakes his head

It really was that demon's fault... I should have done something.

Deme rolls her eyes

What spells were those, specifically?

[Wukei]

She shakes her head. Too late now. Can we go home, really? I'm tired...

Mikhail's eyes glow as he glares at Demetrius. I said go away. You're making me mad, and I've already stated several times that I don't want to talk to you.

[Lykan]

Antony nods

Where to, sis?

Deme stands up, and turns on heel, heading back towards her siblings

Sorry to bother you, then.

[Wukei]

Falon shrugs. There's a few inns in town, and the hut out in the woods...

Mikhail curls up on the bench outside, his tail twitching like an irritated cat's until he slowly falls asleep.

[Lykan]

Antony nods, and heads for the hut in the woods, as well as her two sisters

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*Atreyu wakes up and explores the area that he's chained too. He gains a new appreciation for all the detail in the statue of Inari. +2 to your appraise skill when it involves stonework*

[Exachix]

Exachix wanders in and hmms to the llama.

[Castaras]

Kitten climbs down from the tree it was hiding in and sneaks into the temple. It then mews and heads down to the kitchen.

[Kyral]

Alocer awakes silently and smiles, then slowly levitates off the island. He floats away from the pond to the sanctuary and glances around inside it, then slowly sinks to the ground by the statue to pray.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*The llama bleats in greetings to Exachix and the kitten*

"Hiya Exachix. How's things?" *he Whispers to avoid disturbing the candle*

[Exachix]

Exachix smiles, wanders over to by the llama and whispers to him.

"I'm ok, you?"

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"This is getting a little embarrassing, but I'm doing okay."

[Exachix]

Exachix smiles.

"Why?"

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"Because I'm chained to a statue, in case I get hungry and eat something I shouldn't. People keep looking at me and its not in that ""huh? A talking llama?"" way."

[Exachix]

Exachix smiles.

"We could chain you up somewhere else... by the chairs or something." He hmms. "Why don't you just stop eating chicken then. I thought you were a herbivore?"

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"I am a herbivore, but you can't drain energy from plants, its not very filling. Plus, last time I was a shadow, I kinda lost control and sorta drained Gez. I don't think she's forgiven me for it yet. I'm afraid I'll do it again." *slight whimper* "Plus, the temple doesn't have much but chicken and fish (that I know of) for the shadows to eat."

[Kyral]

The candle finishes its prayer with a yawn, and floats back up from the ground.

[Exachix]

Exachix hmms.

"So really, you can only have meat..."

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"yeah. Its kinda creepy, but I'm starting to accept it. I didn't eat anything yesterday, but I don't feel as hungry as I should."

"That's because you had a donor yesterday. I believe the donor wishes to remain anonymous, but you did remember to give thanks."
"oh. But I guess I could be moved to somewhere more out of the way, than the main focus of the room."

*he sees the candle and calls out* "Hello Alocer. How are you?"

[Kyral]

"Great. It's nice to have a purpose in life again. And yourself?"

[Exachix]

Exachix smiles and unentangles the chain from the statue, holding it.

"Where do you want to go? We'd better keep you in the temple grounds. And Hello Alocer"

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey who, incidentally, had been at Inari's since yesterday, is still seated on a stool reading a book entitled Deities of Mish-mashed Hub Realms.

The Traveler yawns slightly and turns to the next chapter, "Misplaced Cultural Pantheons".

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"I'm doing okay, all things considered, Alocer. I'm glad you have a purpose."

"I guess by the garden, Exachix. Maybe tied to one of the trees. Probably away from the pond would be best. Myobi wouldn't like it if I ate her koi."

(^ clever!)

[Kyral]

"Hello Exachix. Or High Priest. Or whichever name you'd like to be called." He nods at the Llama. "Aye, so am I."

[Exachix]

Exachix smiles.

"Just Exachix. Come on llama."

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*The llama trots after Exachix, trying to hide his face*

[Kyral]

"Alright." He watches them leave, then lowers himself to the floor of the sanctuary.

[Exachix]

Exachix smiles and ties the Llama's chain to a tree in the Garden, ensuring it's secure, but not too tight on the tree.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"Thanks, Exachix. Good luck with the high priesting thing."

[Exachix]

Exachix smiles and hmms.

"Thanks. I hope I don't need it..."

[Castaras]

The kitten mews and curls up into a little ball, falling asleep.

[Rebonack]

The Traveler, still sitting on his stool and reading his book, wonders if he's going to get a chance to meet this Natalie person.

[McBish]

Natalie still dressed in black military garb comes out of the travelers quarters and into the garden. It is clear that she has been crying.

[Wukei]

Mikhail groans, waking and heads inside, rubbing his head, the whole of last night foggy in his mind.

[Kyral]

The candle lifts itself off the floor, and, whistling quietly, goes off to the gardens.

[Exachix]

Exachix wanders back into the sanctuary from the garden, sighs as he sees Natalie, but sits in a chair.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey glances up from his book and notes the woman who just exited the room McBish had entered. Obviously this must be her.

He closes the tome and stows it in his satchel. The man stands, dusts himself off, and allows his stool to evaporate back into the eather.

The Traveler crosses the intervening distance between his current location and the garden at a casual pace.

"You're Natalie, right?"

[McBish]

She glance up at him and nods. "Yes I am."

[Rebonack]

"I'm Maph'tey. I don't know if McBish mentioned me or not but," he glances back at the room she had just left. "I just wanted to be sure that everything is all right, given the circumstances."

[McBish]

"He did. He said you were the one to give him that... body. I... thank you for that." She still seems to be in some sort of shock.

[Exachix]

Exachix sighs and heads to bed, but only after shifting to fox form.

[Rebonack]

"I'm glad to be able to help in whatever way I can," the Traveler responds, giving Natalie a comforting smile. "I can only imagine how hard this must be. But it's pretty clear to me how much you two care for each other. The bond between you and McBish seems to be the sort that even fate can't twist apart."

[McBish]

"I thought I had lost him forever. I buried him." Tears form in her eyes.

[Rebonack]

"And the loss you felt must have been heart wrenching," Maph'tey responds in his most comforting tone. "And I'm sure he missed you sorely in the afterlife he earned. I'm sure that's why he accepted the fate he chose, even with the difficulties it carries. He came back here for you Natalie. I'm sure the only reason he didn't come to you sooner was because of how awkward he felt it would be."

"He cherishes you. I don't think anything can change that. Not even death."

[McBish]

"I know. And I should be so happy that he is back. And I am, but it is odd. He isn't human anymore. And I don't know..."

[Rebonack]

"And that's something that even deific magic can't change," Maph'tey sighs. "Believe me. After he told me his story I spent the better part of that evening trying to come up with a way to restore him to human form. I did think of one, but his heart condition would kill him again if I used it. This is just the price he has to pay for life."

[McBish]

"I know. And I still love him. It will just take some getting used to I guess."

[Rebonack]

"Most sudden changes do," Maph'tey responds. "There certainly seem to be plenty of them coming out of left field here in Town. Or, at least, in my brief glimpse of it thus far."

[McBish]

"Yes an odd place indeed. I think he is happy."

[Rebonack]

"That's one of the most important parts. So long as you are both happy then it's all worth it," Maph'tey gives her a kind smile. "Once again, I'm glad to be able to help. I'm sure I'll see you around Town."

He gives a shallow bow and leaves the temple grounds.

[McBish]

Natalie nods goodbye to him and sits around in the gardens.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*Atreyu waves hi to Natalie. He's currently an incoporeal shadow, chained to a tree*

[Deadly]

Kio appears in the garden, looking into the water a bit.

[Wukei]

Jo finds his way out to the gardens, Mikhail glances out after him but doesn't say a think.

Jo wraps an arm around Kio from behind.

[Deadly]

Kio smiles and kisses him How are you, my love?

[Wukei]

He smiles. Perfect, since I'm with you. And you, my dear?

[Deadly]

She smiles and sits down by the water I'm great. Been thinking a lot, which happens when I have a lot of time on my hands. she grins.

[Wukei]

Thinking about what?

[Deadly]

Many things. But I've considered changing my path in life. You know, I've always been a fighter. I've always liked that, and I do consider myself good at it, but... Well, maybe it does get a bit repetitive in the long run. she grins a bit

[Wukei]

He raises an eyebrow. What were you considering?

[Deadly]

I would like to dedicate myself more to the service of my goddess. In practice I'm already a cleric, just not "officially". she says, trying to figure out if that made any sense

[Wukei]

He smiles. If it is as you wish. I support you fully.

[Deadly]

She smiles and rests her head on his shoulder I knew you would. I think I've been on this path for a long time, ever since I stopped fighting in the pits. It's strange that it should take me this long to realize.

[Wukei]

He smiles and kisses her. Sometimes those around us can see what we truly wish to be before we even understand the smallest piece of it.

[Deadly]

She smiles and nods slightly I love you.

[Wukei]

He smiles, kissing her. I love you, too.

[McBish]

Natalie waves back to the Llama and seems to get lost in thought. ((Sorry.))

After awhile a squirrel comes out of the travelers quarters and curls up in her lap. She gives a slight smile and starts to pet it.

[Deadly]

Kio smiles and looks into the water for a while before closing her eyes.

[Wukei]

Jo wraps his arms around her. So do you think there will be any restrictions between us...I mean, I am a god myself...I don't know the goddess you've chosen to be jealous, but I'm not sure how the new High Priest would react...and usually it's the mortals that make the rules.

[Deadly]

She smiles and shakes her head Oh, I'm not a follower of Inari... have I really given that impression? she looks up a bit I serve Angharradh, Queen of Arvandor, and always have. And I really doubt she would mind our relationship.

[Wukei]

He smiles. Sorry...with as much as you hang out around here, yes...I got that impression.

[Deadly]

She grins a bit I can understand that. I'm just here because it's nice, and I have friends here. If I can help out I do so, but it's not in any way official.

[Wukei]

He nods. Still...even if it is some god I don't know, I'm willing to back you in your decision.

[Deadly]

She smiles and hugs him Thank you. I know I can always count on you.

[Wukei]

He smiles. Of course you can. He gives her a quick kiss.

[Deadly]

She kisses him back and leans against him, closing her eyes.

((I need to go. Goodnight))

[Wukei]

(G'night. Sleep well.)

He wraps his arms around her, resting against a tree. He smiles, stroking her hair until he falls asleep.

[phoenixineohp]

A very pissed off Phoenix appears in the temple clutching her neck which seems to be bleeding badly.
"HELLO? ANY HEALERS AROUND?"

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*One of the night priests leaps to his feet* "Yes, Miss. What happened? Don't worry."

*He scurries over and casts Cure Serious Wounds*

[McBish]

A squirrel who was in the gardens comes out. Hello oh that looks bad. He goes over to her and cast Heal on her if she needs it more after the CCW. Natalie comes out of the gardens to see what was going on.

[phoenixineohp]

She takes a deep breath and slowly takes her bloody hand off her neck. The wound has knit together and the bleeding has stopped but you can see that it runs half way across her neck. She looks at her hand and wipes it off on her dress. She then gently touches her neck too see how it is.

"Thank you. Both of you." She smiles at them.

"I ran into a problem hunting. Guy nearly slit my throat and I didn't pack any potions." She scowls as she feels around.

[McBish]

No problem ma'am. Do you need any other healing?

[phoenixineohp]

She sighs and drops her hand.
"Thank you, but I think I'm good. Not bleeding out is very helpful." She smiles again.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"You're welcome. You're the one who's helping Holy Atreyu, correct? Its the least we can do to repay you. And thank you for the help, kind squirrel. *He looks at the squirrel for a minute wondering where a healing squirrel came from then turns back to Phoenix* What were you hunting?

*The llama perks up his ears, having thought he heard his name.*

[McBish]

Yes I am willing to agree with that. It gives a small squirrel chuckle.

[phoenixineohp]

She smiles slightly.
"Food for Atreyu." She sighs.
"I thought my target was alone, but turns out he had a friend show up." She looks annoyed. "My method works well if they are solo or at least away from anyone who cares. Apparently that guy walked in at the wrong moment for me and decided to jump in." She shakes her head, a sour look on her face.

[McBish]

Natalie raises a eyebrow a bit hearing this explenation. The squirrel frowns a bit, but it is hard to tell. You were hunting people?

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"What were you bringing him that had friends? I don't think he'd drain people willingly. He's a herbivore at heart and mind."

He turns to the squirrel "Hello and welcome to Inari's"

[phoenixineohp]

She takes a deep breath.
"I look for... deserving people and teach them a lesson. Namely by draining them of some energy. Not their all, just some. Usually up to 6 levels." She shrugs.
"I had just finished draining this guy when his friend saw me let go. Apparently he can move fairly swiftly. He had the dagger to my neck in no time flat." The sour look returns to her face.

[McBish]

I see. He turns back to the preist. Hello sorry I didn't introduce myself. I'm McBish. You probably didn't recgonize me, since I'm a squirrel.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*The priest ponders this. It seems like a good idea.* "Its worth a try, but we'd have to pull him off, probbably."

"McBish? The man with the heart problem? But...you were dead and unraiseable?"

[phoenixineohp]

Phoenix looks hard at the squirrel.
"I saw you one night. It didn't look good for you. Or you're soul."

[McBish]

Really I'm sorry I don't remember you. And yes I did have some time where I was in a bad way.

[phoenixineohp]

She tilts her head.
"How did you... you are alive and I'm sorry, but that doesn't make sense to me. Are you always a squirrel or is that a shift?" She seems intrigued.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"Its good to see you again, McBish. Welcome back to the land of the living*

*In the garden, the llama is playing with his incoporealness, floating through the ground, only his head showing, humming the Jaws theme*

[McBish]

Well it is sort of a shift. He turns into a stag. As for being alive, I did die for a bit. And was brought back. And thank you. He says to the preist.

[phoenixineohp]

"If you don't mind me asking... how were you brought back? I'm a... I have a few spells in necromancy and where I'm from death is pretty usual as are the undead. But I'm not sure I've seen this before. Was it a soul transfer?"

[McBish]

Well I guess you might sort of call me an avatar. Or at least I have those power of an avatar, even though I technically work for the goddess who made me this way. Also I have a strong connection with the woods outside of Town.

[phoenixineohp]

"Oookay. Neat." She nods slowly. "I'd like to talk to you about it more, but I need to get to Atreyu..."

She looks around.

"Uh, where is he?"

[McBish]

Ok then. Natalie and McBish go back into the travelers quarters.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"He's been moved to the garden. Exachix said he was feeling a little self-conscious about being in the sanctuary, so he's been moved."

[phoenixineohp]

Phoenix nods and walks/follows him out to the garden and to Atreyu.
"Hey. How are you feeling today?"

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*he pops up, out of the ground with a mischievous "RAR" but he does it from a distance, so he doesn't scare Phoenix (not that I think he would)*

"I'm doing okay, I guess. Being chained up is kinda getting to me, but its nothing I can't handle."

HOw are you and how's Pxp?" *concern and sadness creeps into his voice during the 2nd part of the question*

[phoenixineohp]

Phoenix smiles and giggles a little at his 'rar'.

"I've had better days but you guys are well staffed with handy healers so it isn't too bad... And Phoenixineohp... she, well she's not happy about what's happened." Phoenix shrugs a little and offers a sad smile. "It's pretty hard on her when it's something like this."

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*the color in his eyes grows dim* "Yeah, I know. I wish I could do something. I keep the blanket close to me. It reminds me of her. Its not feathery wings, but its something. I can understand why she doesn't come visit. Just let her know that I'm doing okay, please? And tell her that I'll be back soon."

[phoenixineohp]

Phoenix nods.
"She has been out... um... looking for a solution, so that's why she hasn't come by." She gives him another sad smile.
"She misses you and..." She trails off and looks down, blinking a bit.
"I'll let her know."

She takes a deep breath and tries to strengthen her voice.
"Alright. I've got some food for you that I would like to get out and forget about, so lets do this." She walks closer to him.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

"You're gonna let me drain you? Isn't that dangerous? I kknow that Mikhail and Kazuki do it for fun, but I'm not very good at it like they are. "

[phoenixineohp]

Phoenix smiles slightly.
"I got some extra energy for you and I'm going to let you take it. I actually came by last night, but I think you slept through it. And don't worry, you may not be good at it yet but I am." She grins but it quickly fades. "Hopefully you won't need to become good at it." She quickly shakes her head as if shaking the thought out of it.

"Anyways, make yourself comfortable."

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*Timidly, he sticks a hoof out and places it on Phoenix's arm, starting to drain from her. His face is nervous first, but then breaks out in a grin as he's fed.*

[phoenixineohp]

Phoenix closes her eyes as all 6 extra levels of energy are drained from her. As soon as thats done she breaks away from him and takes a few steps back, opening her eyes.
"He tasted alright, eh? Kind of spicy though. Could you tell?"

[Exachix]

Exachix wanders out into the Sanctuary and slumps into a chair.

[Atreyu the Masked LLama]

*he nods* "He was good. Had a nice kick. Thanks for feeding me. I should get back to sleep. Meals make me sleepy. *He yawns and curls up, wagging happily underneath the blanket.*

(Sorry to eat and run, but i have work soon. PLAH!)

[phoenixineohp]

She smiles a little.
"I'll be back tomorrow. Have a good sleep."

She watches him for a second before walking away, trying not to think about the fact that he could taste the difference. When she gets into the temple she waves bye to the priest before walking out to the street.

[Baeleck]

Ethrai appears through a portal in the temple. He gives a small bow of respect as he enters, and then goes up to some NPC healers.

Um... could you follow me for a moment, there's been a large attack at Trogs and there are plenty of dead that need resurrecting.

One of the healers turns to Ethrai.

Very well. We'll follow you through the mirror.

Ethrai has no idea what the mirror is, and is about to ask when one of them points at it. He quickly makes his way through.

[Exachix]

As the healers come back, Exachix frowns at them, and one turns around and goes back.

Kawatu comes back in and deposits the money in the donation box, and takes the gemstones down to a vault.

[Kyral]

Alocer floats through the mirror to Trog's and into the sanctuary. He looks around with a smile and slowly sinks to the floor by the statue.

[Exachix]

Exachix sighs and heads to bed.

[Lykan]

A large group of people teleports outside Inari's

Adventurer's group, in need of healing!

[Deadly]

Aeri looks up, not really that used to teleporting. She sighs and stays in the background

An NPC priest comes over "How can we help?"

[Kyrian]

Nazgul folds his wings against his back and waits.

[Lykan]

Deme points at her father

We need someone to cast Restoration over here.

[Deadly]

The priest nods and casts Greater Restoration, followed by a Heal for good measure.

[Lykan]

Deme bows

Thank you, kind sir/miss... I beleive that's it

Lykan gets up

Damn... Decerebration is my thing... And she used it on me.

He rubs his head

Ow...

[Deadly]

Aeri looks around and smiles a bit Thanks everyone, for helping me in this quest. I certainly would not have made it on my own.

The priest bows and goes to take care of other work.

[Hawkeye]

Hawkeye gives something that can be related to a smile "Ah, back in the land of the living Lykan." he turns to Aeri "No problem...it was kinda how I lived before moving here."

[Lykan]

Lykan and Deme smile at Aeri

She messes with our pack, she messes with us.

Lykan looks up

I was never technically dead.

[Hawkeye]

"Hm, maybe. But given enough time you would be dead according to the RAW. But anyway good to have you back."

[Kyrian]

Nazgul smiles and bows to Aeri. It was no problem.

[Deadly]

Aeri smiles and bows I should get some rest. I think I need it. Take care, everyone, and thanks once again.

She then puts a few coins in the donation box and heads off to one of the traveler's rooms.

[Lykan]

Lykan grins

Yeah, yeah... Good to be back.

He gets up and stretches, then ruffles Deme's hair before looking at Hawkeye again

Oh yeah... The reason I came... I was looking for you. Me and Mhina are getting married before something crazy happens again.

[Hawkeye]

Hawkeye looks at Lykan (after waving goodnight to Aeri) and smiles "About. Time. To. When were you thinking of doing it?"

[Lykan]

Lykan grumbles

Our last three attempts were interrupted.

he bites his lip

If you don't care for the niceties... Tommarow.

[Hawkeye]

"Wow, that is quick. Have you rounded up all the people that are actually going to perform the ceremony?"

[Lykan]

He shakes his head

Nope. But we're gonna try.

[Hawkeye]

Hawkeye shrugs "You might be able to rope Gwen into it if she's available."

[Lykan]

He nods

And if all goes badly... I mean, I remember reading somewere that a priest, mayor, or the captain of a ship can perform that role... So if I can't find Gwen or Fenric... Well.. There's always miss Wukei.

He shrugs

Personally, I'd rather it be somebody else, so that should be a last option.

[Hawkeye]

"Wu? Could work I suppose. I would say Gwen is the best bet...she's been doing all the latest weddings."

[Lykan]

Lykan nods

Which is why she's my primary choice.

He looks around

Well... I should get back to Mhina... She's been stressed out alot laely, and I want to keep her relaxed.