Trog's Tavern CLIII

[Rebonack]

Maph’tey steps in through the front door of Trog’s and makes his way over to Al, pretty much ignoring the other tavern occupants. He takes a seat next to the sleeping hound and begins working on his latest carving.

[McBish]

Al wakes up hearing someone approch him. He rolls over and looks up. Hey Maph'tey. He then streaches in a very dog like manner.

[Rebonack]

“Hello Al,” Maph’tey responds. “Sorry I haven’t been too active when it comes to the force the past two days. Some guy who looked like Gent managed to gum up my Awaken spell. Took a while to fix it,” he explains. He figures an awakened animal would understand the predicament.

“I was hoping for an update on what I missed.”

[McBish]

That's ok. The only real news was Aesa flaying some guy alive. Oh and I have some more demon hunting to do but that isn't police buisness.

[Rebonack]

Maph’tey nods.

“I was actually there for that whole blinding the tavern incident and the subsequent conflict that ensued,” Maph’tey responds. He thinks for a moment. “There was some weird shadow guy in here the other day doing his best to kill some random thug. Unfortunately he sort of discorporated himself when I tried to restrain him.”

[McBish]

Huh? Well what are you going to do. The mutt gives a mighty yawn.

[Rebonack]

“I could try tracking him, but unfortunately his player isn’t online at the moment, so I don’t think it would do much good,” the fourth wall grumbles at the disrespect it’s receiving. “I could accompany you on your patrols if you would like.”

[McBish]

The mutt gives a slight growl at the mention of patrol. Not an angry growl just one of disgust. I suppose I should patrol.

[Rebonack]

Maph’tey quirks an eyebrow at the display.

“Something wrong, sir?”

[McBish]

Just in a bad mood.

[Rebonack]

“Then lets see if we can’t do some good,” Maph’tey responds with a nod. “That should make a bad day a bit better.”

[McBish]

The mutt rolls over and gets up. I suppose.

[Rebonack]

The Traveler stands and proceeds to stuff his carving back into his satchel. Interestingly enough, due to the True Seeing effect of the badge Maph’tey would appear to be in his natural feral body regardless of whether or not he’s currently shapchanged into human form.

“By the way, should I bother with formalities like ‘sir’ or should I just call you Al?”

[McBish]

Call me Al, or mutt whichever you perfer. If you call me sir I might start looking around for my boss. Al then leaves the tavern assuming Maph'tey will follow.

[Rebonack]

Maph'tey does exactly that.

[Warpfire]

Nathaniel idly glances about the room, then takes a drink of something in a mug he's holding.

[Deadly]

Chi lands outside the tavern and quickly glances in through a window before walking in and taking a seat in a corner. He orders a llamanade and has Paige put it on his tab.

[Nevrmore]

Adder walks inside, spotting Chi quickly. He makes his way over to his table.

[Warpfire]

Nathaniel glances up as Adder walks in. A moment later, he looks down again.

He draws his sword and begins to sharpen it on an large, odd-looking stone that lies on the table in front of him.

[Deadly]

Chi sips his llamanade and nods at Adder Greetings.

[McBish]

Eric follows Adder. I don't know. She saved my life once for no obvious reason and hasn't shown any intrest in me since then. She seems unpredictable.

[Nevrmore]

The mafioso thinks about Eric's words as he reaches Chi.

"Have you thought about my offer?" He asks, taking a seat at Chi's table. He motions for Eric to do the same.

[AmberVael]

Well I am, for the most part. Catch.
An illusion of Aesa appears behind the bar along with the voice, and a triangle of pyramid appears a small distance over Eric's hands.

[Deadly]

Chi shrugs I'm in need of money, but you have yet to specify what your offer is.

[McBish]

Eric catches the pyramid with a smile. Another puzzle? He says to Aesa.

[Nevrmore]

"It's simple; Work for me." Adder says, noting Aesa's presence. He nods at her, hopefully letting her know that he wants her to wait for him to get done with Chi.

[Deadly]

I might. Any specific work you need right now?

[Destro_Yersul]

*BANG!* A very loud explosion sounds from somewhere indeterminate, followed by a very unstable looking portal opening on the Tavern ceiling. Something black and vaguely humanoid falls out, landing on the floor. I'm allright! A large chunk of metal falls out of the portal and lands on the black thing. The portal then closes. Ow...

[AmberVael]

Aesa nods.
There is a secret way to open it, and a ball inside, like the last one.
The pyramid appears (and is) solid except for a hollow inside with a ball in it.
Aesa glances at the humanoid thing.
Hello.

[McBish]

Eric smiles and flips it around in his hands. Searching for something. Thanks.

[Warpfire]

Nathaniel looks over at the thing that just fell on the floor. "You alright over there?" he asks, more out of curiousity than anything else.

[Destro_Yersul]

Hi Aesa. The black humanoid thing pushes itself to its feet and resolves into Destro. Destro picks up his chunk of metal and drops it into a pocket for now. Yeah, I'm allright.. He adds in response to Nathaniel.

[AmberVael]

Haven't seen you in a while. Are you doing well?

[Warpfire]

Nathaniel nods and returns to sharpening his sword.

[Destro_Yersul]

Yes, I'm quite well, at the moment. Well, as much as I can be, having just fallen out of the ceiling. And then hit by this. Destro pulls the chunk of metal back out of his pocket.

[Nevrmore]

"Well, if you can find any other people who'd like to join up, that would be nice. Otherwise no, but I'll have work set up soon." Adder says, ignoring the strangeness going on around him.

[AmberVael]

Aesa's illusion leans against a counter, showing off her new style/avi.
Is there something special about that?

[McBish]

Eric feels a slight tingle in his fingers as he runs them over the pyramid. He closes his eyes and keeps feeling all over the puzzle.

[Destro_Yersul]

Not especially, it's just kind of heavy. It's part of my latest project.

((Man, I have been out of it. When did Catherine go all Demonic?))

[AmberVael]

Aesa raises an eyebrow and waits for an explanation.

[Deadly]

Chi nods a bit I'll keep an eye out for potentials. And if you find anything, let me know. Just be aware that I don't take just any job, there's a reason I'm still broke after all.

[Nevrmore]

"You won't be if you follow my lead." As if to reinforce this, Adder pulls out a gold coin and sets it on the table in front of Chi. He stands up and walks over to Aesa.

"And how about you? Are you still interested?"

[Timberwolf]

The Alexander sisters enter and quietly order drinks off Paige.

[Deadly]

Chi lets the coin sit there on the table while sipping his llamanade, watching people and listening to the conversations

[AmberVael]

Of course.
Aesa tosses an illusion of her rod to herself.

[Nevrmore]

"And you say that you can collect more members easily from your "worshippers", eh?"

[Destro_Yersul]

You know how I, having no method of locomotion other than spells or walking, can only go so fast? I'm building a velocity increasing device. It has two wheels and can travel at speeds in excess of 1000 ft per round.

[AmberVael]

Its quite possible. If not, I can... convince them. Or summon allies.
I'm sure I can add forces in one way or another.
Aesa looks at Destro.
Interesting.

[McBish]

Eric twists his fingers and the pyraimid opens up. And the ball falls into his hand. There is no spell there is no illusion. The pyriamid was simply allowed to take a new shape. Got it.

[Nevrmore]

"I don't want people who are going to join up simply to follow your word and not mine, you know." Adder says, folding his arms.

[Destro_Yersul]

Destro contines on. It works kind of like a bicycle, except without pedals. I've seen some that run on ethanol but, due to a lack of supply, I've designed mine to run on magic.

((For anyone too lazy to do the math 1000ft per round roughly equates to 100 miles/h))

[AmberVael]

Aesa shakes her head at Eric.
Fine then. See if you can do this.
She produces and tosses a stone cube to him. Its quite small (about one cubic inch) and looks utterly normal.
Find its secret.
The stone is, in fact, just a stone. There is nothing to suggest it is anything other than a normal cube, since it is nothing other than a normal cube.
She nods to Destro.

[Nevrmore]

Adder waits for Aesa to respond to him.

[McBish]

Eric catches it and frowns a bit after looking it over. It is a square rock.

[AmberVael]

((Edited, Nevrmore))
No. Its not. Its a puzzle.
Aesa glances to Adder.
That can be arranged.

[Destro_Yersul]

Of course, this may cause problems in antimagic zones or similar effects. Thus I am going to include a backup mechanical system to kick in under those circumstances. This is what caused me getting transported here, mostly because I'm not as adept with mechanical operations as I am with magic. Destro puts the chunk of metal back in his pocket and drops a few coins on the bar to pay for the fireamber that is now in his hand and used to be behind the counter.

[AmberVael]

Aesa chuckles and gets hit by a small chunk of dead time.
((be back soon))

[Nevrmore]

"Explain?"

[McBish]

Eric looks over the rock not beliving it is a puzzle.

[Timberwolf]

The Alexander sister's ears prick up at what Destro is saying. They nod at each other and wait for Destro look like he's free.

[Destro_Yersul]

Destro finds a chair and sits in it. The chair didn't seem to exist before Destro found it, but it does now. He sips the fireamber and doesn't look busy.

[Timberwolf]

The sisters wander over.

"'Scuse us being rude and hearing your conversation, but did you say you were having trouble with a mechanical device ?"

[Destro_Yersul]

Yes, quite a bit of trouble actually. Can't seem to get the thing to work.

[Timberwolf]

"What are you trying to do and what seems to be the problem ?"

[Deadly]

Chi finishes his llamanade and flips the coin Adder gave him to Paige. He then leans back and watches the tavern calmly.

[Destro_Yersul]

Well, the problem is that it doesn't fit where I want it to fit or do what I want it to do. What I'm trying to do is build something to drive a chain at high speeds, thus rotating a wheel and allowing high velocity travel.

((In English: Destro is building a motorbike))

[Kyrian]

Leonel wakes up and looks around.

[Nevrmore]

Adder sighs, seeing that Aesa is Dead Time'd. He turns around to inspect the rest of the tavern.

[McBish]

Eric inspects the rock shaking his head. It's just a rock. He scratches at his arm where a fresh bandage is.

[Warpfire]

Nathaniel finishes sharpening his sword and sheathes it. He looks up and surveys the tavern and taverngoers.

[Timberwolf]

"Right. Well, what you need to do is talk to a fellow called Frank who we employ at our garage. He's a mechanomancer and, to be honest, a genius. He might be able to sort you out with a whole nother sort of engine or something like that. His stuff isn't magic, he just uses magic to put it together. He did something like what you're talking about for our own transport."

[Kyrian]

Leonel orders a drink as he waits for the sisters to be free to talk.

[AmberVael]

Aesa looks to Adder.
Well, I'm sure I could find a way to at least summon minions devoted to you as opposed to me.

[Destro_Yersul]

Good, good. So he's at your garage? I should go find him. Maybe get some help with my problem here. Could I get directions?

[Timberwolf]

"Sure, head right out of the door, go to the slums and follow the roaring sound and the even louder swearing. http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36464 You can't miss it."

[Destro_Yersul]

Allright, thanks. Destro waves a hand and turns semi-transparent. He then walks through the tavern wall and heads to the slums.

[Timberwolf]

"Wonder what Frank'll make of that. Hello again."

She nods at Leonel.

[Nevrmore]

"Can you make the demons inconspicuous? I don't want any twelve foot ogres crowding the streets, too much unwanted publicity"

[Kyrian]

Hello. I do believe I never got your name last time we talked, unless I was just so far out of it.

[AmberVael]

Of course. It can be easily done. And it need not be demons, either.

[Timberwolf]

"No, you didn't and we never got yours. I'm Nightstar, this is Snowraven."

[Kyrian]

Name's Leonel. Pleasure to meet you two lovely ladies.

[McBish]

Nope it is definitly just a rock. Eric seems sure about this.

[AmberVael]

The puzzle behind it is very clever, Eric.

[Timberwolf]

"Hi Leonel"

"So did you have a good night last night ? We were sorry to disappear like that but our player had to go to bed. We were shattered too."

[Nevrmore]

Adder smiles.

"Well then, I guess all I can say is welcome to the club."

[McBish]

Is it part of something bigger? A key maybe?

[AmberVael]

Aesa smirks.
Do you have a location yet? Not that I am asking for it... this is a rather public place.
Aesa looks at Eric.
No. It is all you need.

[Kyrian]

Not really.

[McBish]

It is just a rock. A shaped rock but nothing else. I can't open up solid objects. He says without the slightest hint of irony in his voice.

[Timberwolf]

"Couldn't find anything to do or did my tale of woe put you off it ?"

[Nevrmore]

"The slums have a lot of abandonned warehouses, I thought we could use that as a base pro tempore until I get something nicer set up."

[Kyrian]

Well, the only company I'd found to have a good talk to left...He smiles.

[AmberVael]

Eric, it is a puzzle. Don't contradict me. You can open it.
She looks to Adder.
I could aid with setting something up. If you'd like an example of what sort of things I can do, I can show you my plane.

[McBish]

Eric looks over the rock then closes his eyes and starts to run his fingers over it. Searching for... something.

[Nevrmore]

"It's fine, I'd like to think of myself as...a self-made man."

[AmberVael]

Aesa's illusion flickers and vanishes, then is replaced by Aesa's real form, who is holding Rafael's hand. Rafael just appeared, obviously.
I can tell.
Aesa shrugs, no hint of condecension in her voice.

[Timberwolf]

"Sorry bout that, our player's a brit, you know how it is. Anyway, we never found out anything about you. Where did you come from before you came here ?"

[McBish]

There is a small click and the rock opens up as if it is on hinges. Eric opens his eyes and smiles. Then he yawns. Huh. I could have sworn it was just a rock.

[AmberVael]

Aesa chuckles.
It was, Eric.

[Kyrian]

I don't have a home. I've spent all my life on the road, traveling.

Thank you, Aesa.

[McBish]

Eric raises an eyebrow. But I opened it rocks don't open. He yawns again, apparently opening takes some amount of energy.

[Timberwolf]

"Oh, that's sad. We spent the last 4 years chasing each other across the planes and that was bad enough."

[AmberVael]

You're welcome.
Aesa smiles at Rafael, then laughs at Eric.
Fine, believe what you will.

[Kyrian]

Got everything sorted with him now?

Sorry to hear that. Glad you two found each other again.

[AmberVael]

Apparently. Right?
She looks at Adder for confirmation.

[McBish]

Eric sits back in his chair and looks over the rock for awhile before drifting off to sleep.

[Timberwolf]

"ah, I was trying to avoid her."

"It was kinda persoanl for a bit you might say."

"So how did you and, Rafael was it, hook up ?"

[Nevrmore]

"Yeah, hopefuly she'll b an asset to my little group."

[Kyrian]

Same father. Different mothers. Consider him more friend than brother.

Right then...I want in.

[AmberVael]

I should hope so.
Aesa smiles at Rafael.

[Timberwolf]

Nightstar grins at Snowraven

"Gotta love the siblings."

Snowraven flips her the bird

"Inferior copy."

"Messed up prototype."

"You been wandering for long, I can't really tell your age."

[Nevrmore]

"And what an you bring to the table that yu feel no one else can?" Adder says, smiling a bit at the job application-y feel of it all.

[Kyrian]

Now, now...ladies, no need to fight over me...Leonel winks. I'm about 25. I know, surprise isn't it?

Rafael smiles at Aesa before turning to Adder. What can I bring? Weaponry and supplies beyond your wildest dreams.

[Nevrmore]

"Go on." Adder lights a cigarette and takes a drag, expelling the smoke from the extensions of his mouth.

[Timberwolf]

"well, I have to admit, vampires in my experience tend to be at least a century. But what do I know ? I only ever met a couple and they weren't interested in talking shall we say."

[Kyrian]

Leonel laughs. I can be interested in more than just talking...

Rafael holds out his hand, and a 3D wire mess of what appears to be a rocket launcher appears, though the rocket's tube appears to be bigger than normal. (And if Vael doesn't know what this is....)

[AmberVael]

Aesa considers the holes in the man's mouth.
To her, they were quite intriguing, but also quite hideous.
((Oh hell no))

[Nevrmore]

"A 3D rendering of some weird rocket launcher?"

[Kyrian]

The rendering fills in, and Rafael takes a hold of the weapon.

[Timberwolf]

"Yes, well, I'm afraid we're both off the market right now."

"Nothing personal, we've just got a few issues we need to work out."

((hey, I don't know what it is beyond a rocket launcher))

[AmberVael]

Aesa looks at it and frowns, quite a bit lost.

[Nevrmore]

Adder just looks at it wit a quirked brow, taking anoher drag from his cigarette.

[Kyrian]

Like fangs? Because I can get rid of them if it'd help. Leonel winks. Take your time.

Rafael aims at the door, pushes a button on the side, and pulls the trigger. A rocket propelled chainsaw shoots out and heads straight outside.

[Nevrmore]

Adder stares at the door for awhile.

"Not since the time that I cut off the tip of my tongue have I been so at a loss for words."

[AmberVael]

((>.<))
Aesa watches the monstrous chainsaw fly out the door, raising an eyebrow.

[Timberwolf]

"Ah no, not at all the fangs. You remember that complete ####### I mentioned last night, they one we used to kill people for ? It kinda relates to him and a couple of other things"

[AmberVael]

((http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=66428
The rocket propelled chainsaw))

[Kyrian]

Ah, well, I can wait.

There is a scream from outside. Loss for words, good way or bad way?

[Timberwolf]

"That was interesting..... do you have one of them as well ?"

[AmberVael]

I don't think you can classify it as good or bad, Rafael.
Aesa seems bemused.

[Nevrmore]

Adder flicks the butt of his cigarette away.

"Listen, I'm not heading some Broadway Musical gang, here; We're not going to be having dance-offs in a backalley complete with choreographed finger snapping. I want to be taken seriously and a rocket powered chainsaw is not the pinnacle of seriousness. Hell, it isn't even practical."

[Kyrian]

I can if I wish.

Excuse me...you asked me to show you weaponry beyond your wildest dreams...and hey look, I showed you something you'd never expect.

[Nevrmore]

"It's also something that not only would I never consider using but something that, if I ever saw it in use after today, I would probably have to kill the wielder out of spite."

[AmberVael]

Aesa chuckles.

[Deadly]

Chi looks out the window at the NPC with the chainsaw through his chest. He shrugs and orders a llamanade

[Timberwolf]

"It's wonderfully impractical, I have to admit. I'd not have thought of it. So you can just create any weapon you want ?"

[Kyrian]

Weapon, item, everything really.

Rafael shrugs as two automags(Think Unreal Tournament if you don't remember) mesh and render. I've got the usual stuff, but once again, I was only proving to you that I have access to pretty much everything.

[Nevrmore]

"How much will I have to pay for your services?"

[Timberwolf]

"Bet that's useful. I think i'd never run out of ammunition or chocolate cookies. What's the bizarrest thing you've ever made ?"

[Kyrian]

Hmm...Rafe's more of the bizarre one when it comes to this ability.

What are you paying her?

[Timberwolf]

Nightstar listens to the buzzing still coming from outside.

"I think I see that. He must have an interesting imagination."

[AmberVael]

It depends on how I need to be entertained.
Aesa smiles.
I don't have a set price.

[Kyrian]

Interesting, messed up, I see them as interchangable there.

Hmm..what's a good set price then...

[Timberwolf]

"Messed up eh. He's not the only one round here." She smiles sadly. "He can't always have been messed up can he ?"

[Nevrmore]

"Give me anything reasonable and I'll meet it."

Adder begins popping the various knuckles in his hand, enjoying the momentary sensation of pain with each one.

[Toomoko]

Toomoko enters the taven looking abit pale and jumpy, Crazy place he mutters. Walking up to the bartender, ordering a drink he sits down a distance away from the man with the rocket chainsaw thing, watching him and the others hes talking to from a distance with interest.

[Kyrian]

Nah, he's fine really. Just weird. What's wrong, why the sad face?

10 gp sound reasonable?

[AmberVael]

Aesa blinks at Rafael, but doesn't say anything.

[Deadly]

Chi looks out the window and narrows his eyes a bit.

[Timberwolf]

She smiles sadly

"I have issues of my own involving the whole messed up thing. Truth is I'm an angsty little ball of stress. I get flashbacks, really bad ones. I think you'll be able to guess what of."

[Nevrmore]

Adder thinks this over for a bit.

"If you do a good job, then fine; 10 gp."

[Kyrian]

Sorry to hear that. Leonel gives a small smile, trying to get the same from her.

Rafael nods at Adder and looks at Aesa. What?

[AmberVael]

Aesa shakes her head.

[Nevrmore]

Adder looks at Aesa, "Is there a problem?"

[AmberVael]

If there is, I'm not the one to complain about it.

[Timberwolf]

"I'll fix it eventually." she smiles. "Anyway, it's past my bedtime. We really must be leaving you."

[Nevrmore]

"As new associates, I want you to know that if you have something to say you can say it; It won't hurt my feelings."

[AmberVael]

Aesa shrugs.
I have no complaints. If he feels that his work merits ten gold... then that is his decision.

[Nevrmore]

"I think what you mean to say that if I think his work merits ten gold. What he offers is merely a suggestion, I'm the judicator in the decision."

[Deadly]

Chi sighs and frowns a bit as he finishes his llamanade and walks out

[Kyrian]

You two take care then.

I'll be fine, Aesa.

[Timberwolf]

"See you later Leonel."

The Alexanders head out of the door.

[AmberVael]

I think you're wrong. I think I meant exactly what I said.
Aesa explains.
I never said he was doing anything but deciding how much his work was worth. Anyways, I have nothing against what you are doing. I just thought that you might try and compete with more local jobs.

[Nevrmore]

"I'm not running a business, I'm running an organized crime ring. Excuse me if I don't want to get to know the neighbors."

[AmberVael]

Aesa smirks.
Let me give you a basis of comparison-
A newly hired officer of the force is payed 100 gold a week.

[Nevrmore]

"The police station is a government funded town propriety that can afford to give all its members 100 GP a week. As it stands right now, I'm paying you all out of my own pocket until I can get this damn thing on its feet. Coupled with the fact that, if you hadn't guessed, I don't really give two craps about what the police force does, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't compare us."

[wxdruid]

Jaric boldly walks into the Tavern, his eyes slide around the common room as he takes in everyone. He smiles widely as he spots several people he knows including Aesa. He sits down and orders a glass of wine, putting several gold pieces on the counter when it comes.

[AmberVael]

Aesa chuckles.
I hope you change your stance on the police once you get going. Otherwise you won't care when your employees start getting arrested.
Aesa nods and smiles to Jaric.

[Nevrmore]

"You are purposefully taking my words too literally, aren't you?"

[Kyrian]

Rafael laughs.

[wxdruid]

Jaric nods back to Aesa and listens to the conversations around the Tavern as he drinks his wine.

[AmberVael]

Yes. Is there something wrong with that?
Aesa appears mildly surprised.

[Nevrmore]

"I suppose not." Adder sighs, contemplating ligting a new cig. "I also suppose we should stop standing around bickering like high school romantics and go make this gang flourish."

[Kyrian]

Rafael leans against Aesa.

[Lykan]

Hiko comes into the bar, sits in a corner, and orders a llamanade

[AmberVael]

Well then, I suggest you find more members. You might talk to Jaric...
Aesa's voice suggests discretion as she gives a small nod towards Jaric.
She sees Hiko and smirks, putting one arm around Rafael.

[Nevrmore]

Adder glances toward Jaric, able to take in all the little details in a quick snapshot.

"You would recommend him?"

[Warpfire]

Nathaniel stands, and exits the tavern.

[wxdruid]

Jaric raises his eyebrows and finishes his wine.

[Kyrian]

Maybe we could go back to using the illusion here...

[AmberVael]

Yes.
Aesa looks at Rafael and speaks to him telepathically.
Why is that?

[Lykan]

Hiko raises an eyebrow at Aesa before rolling his eyes and taking out his sketchpad. He begins to draw.

[Kyrian]

You're "waking me" again...He gives a small grin, and licks his canines.

[Nevrmore]

Adder indeed does light up another cigarette, enjoying the feel of the smoke sifting out of his cheeks.

"Alright then." He says, expelling the rest of the smoke lingering in his mouth. He walks over to Jaric's table and takes a seat. "You look like a nice boy."

[AmberVael]

Aesa chuckles at Rafael and gives one glance at Hiko before vanishing with the vampire.

[wxdruid]

Jaric grins and holds out one hand (to see what Adder's soul feels like). Hello, I'm Jaric.

[Nevrmore]

Adder shakes Jaric's hand. His soul is chaotic, evil, and twisted.

"I see that you know my winged friend." Adder says, referring to Aesa.

[wxdruid]

Jaric's grin widens as he feels and covets Adder's soul. He shrugs, I've met her once and visited her plane. I like the way she thinks.

[Lykan]

Hiko sighs and finishes up the drawing of a desert landscape with two shadowy figures looking at eachother, and flips to the next page, and begins drawing bar patrons, namely Jaric and Adder

[Nevrmore]

Adder takes a quick drag of his cigarette, expelling it out the sides of his cheeks.

"Is that so? Because she happens to think that you would be a good addition to our little fledgeling club."

[wxdruid]

I'm curious as to what this club would entail?

[Nevrmore]

Adder shifts his eyes to make sure no one is watching him, "The usual things for a club...Mischief, Sleepovers, Playing tricks on the girlies, Trading baseball cards and whatever else we can think of."

Adder hopes that he wasn't too subtle for Jaric to notice.

((Mischief: Theft, Sleepover: Kidnapping, Playing tricks: Murder, Basebal Cards: Smuggling and other such things))

[wxdruid]

Jaric raises one eyebrow, Sounds interesting, what's in it for me besides fun and entertainment?

[Nevrmore]

"Well, aside from the aforementioned fun, you would also receive money and power." Adder finishes the cigarette, grinding the burning butt into his arm.

[wxdruid]

Hm, definitely sounds like an interesting club. Where do you meet?

[Lykan]

Hiko finishes the sketches and begins drawing something else

[Nevrmore]

"We haven't picked a clubhouse yet, but I have a good idea of where I'd like to start."

[wxdruid]

I look forward to the first meeting, just let me know.

[Nevrmore]

"Don't worry, I'll send out invitations and everything."

[wxdruid]

Jaric grins, I'll watch for it, and waves over the waittress for another glass of wine.

[Nevrmore]

"Also, if you know any other classmates who would want to join, feel free to tell them about the club. Teacher won't mind." Adder adds coyly.

[wxdruid]

Jaric laughs, I'll keep that in mind, I enjoy meeting new people.

[Warpfire]

Nathaniel walks in to the tavern, and makes his way over to a table near the wall. There he takes off his helmet and sets it down, then seats himself.

[Destro_Yersul]

Destro pops into existence. Hiya everybody. He discovers that the fireamber he had here over three hours ago has been mysteriously cleaned up, and gets a new one. He then sits down at a random table.

[McBish]

Eric wakes up and looks around.

[Lykan]

Hiko looks around boredly, and begins drawing the other parons who had just entered/woken up

[Lord Magtok]

A jet black robot, one that appears to be of Magtok's design enters the tavern.

It glares at Destro menacingly, and moves toward a table far away from the aforementioned person.

As it makes its way to a table, a rather dim-witted NPC decides to try to befriend it.

Hey there, new PC. Who might you be, and could I buy you a drink?

Who I am is none of your concern worm, and I do not wish to attempt to indulge in the common human act of drinking weak toxins, either.

So...you're an antagonist? A bad guy? A villain?

This exchange of facts, opinions, and beliefs is over. You will leave this table now.

Umm...okay, Mr. Robot. I'll go now, then. Umm...see you around?

I gave you an order. You will complete it in the next five seconds, or you will die.

Whoa! Calm down, I said I was going...

Three seconds...Two seconds...

The NPC runs away screaming before the robot can continue any further.

[Nevrmore]

Adder removes the cigarette butt from his arm after he is reasonably sure that it has gone out. He admires the deep red mark it left on his skin.

"Anyway, I'm so glad I could meet another like-minded person here. I'll see you around, Jaric." Adder stands up.

"By the way, the name is Adder." He says, winking. He turns to try and find anyone else who'd be interested in what he had to offer.

[McBish]

Eric starts to scratch and a rash that has appered on his arm where he has a fresh bandage.

[wxdruid]

Jaric smiles to himself. Looks like things will get interesting in the very near future.

He finishes his wine and goes over to meet Hiko, Hello, I'm Jaric.

[Destro_Yersul]

Destro glares right back at the robot. So, you're the newest of Magtok's death machines? He stands up and walks over to the robot.

[Lykan]

Hiko raisses an eyebrow at Jaric

Hello... Umm... Need something?

[wxdruid]

Jaric holds out one hand, Just interested in meeting you.

[Lord Magtok]

The robot fakes an insulted look.

One of Magtok's creations?!?

Why Destro, I'm hurt that you don't recall our little meeting. Don't you remember me? Think for a moment. It'll come to you. The filthiest part of that filth-world that the agent came from?

((I only said he appeared to be one of Magtok's, since Magtok's ones are cheap knock-offs of this guy.))

[Lykan]

Hiko raises an eyebrow at the profferd hand curiously

Ummm... Alright.

[Destro_Yersul]

Of course. Don't you know an insult when you hear one? And here I thought there might be the remotest possibility that we'd gotten rid of you. Destro crosses his arms. And, as you can see, I'm still here.

[wxdruid]

Jaric shrugs, Can I get you a drink or anything?

[McBish]

Eric gets a plate of bamhacon and starts to eat.

[Lykan]

Hiko shrugs

If you're paying for it, sure.

[wxdruid]

Jaric smiles companionably, What would you like?

[Nevrmore]

Adder walks over to Eric.

"Nice nap, kid?"

[McBish]

Yeah it was ok. Eric tries not to scratch the rash that is on his arm.

[Lykan]

Hiko shrugs

Water's fine.

[Nevrmore]

"The hell happened to your arm?" Adder says, being ever so perceptive.

[McBish]

Not sure. I cut it on something while swiming this morning. Now there is some sort of rash. He shrugs. Hopefully it will go away soon.

[wxdruid]

Jaric walks over to the bar and gets Hiko a water, leaving a nice tip. He takes it back, Here you are. He sits down near Hiko, May I have the pleasure of knowing your name?

[Lykan]

Hiko feigns sipping the water Jaric got him before shrugging

It's Hiko.

[wxdruid]

I'm pleased to meet you Hiko, Jaric sits back down.

[Lykan]

Hiko nods

Okay... Good to meet you too, I guess.

He feigns another sip

So... Umm... What brings you here?

[wxdruid]

I like to travel and meet all manner of new people and visit new places. What do you enjoy doing?

[Destro_Yersul]

Destro's player notes that it is very slow in Trog's today, and goes to watch TV. Destro finishes his drink, glares at the robot again, says Remember this: I'm watching you. and pops out of existence.

[Lykan]

He shrugs

Drawing. Slicing bad guys' faces open. Delving into the depths of magic knowledge that would drive normal people insane.

He takes a sip of water.

Drinking booze.

[wxdruid]

I noticed you watching me earlier, were you drawing me? Jaric sits back to watch Hiko with an amused expression.

[Lykan]

Hiko nods

Yes. Why? Is that an issue?

[McBish]

Eric looks at Adder and wonders how often he gets hit by dead time.

[wxdruid]

No, I'm confident in my abilities. I was simply curious.

[Lykan]

He raises an eyebrow again

Confident in your abilities? What does that have to do with anything?

[wxdruid]

Jaric slyly grins, I know what I can do. But I really must be going for the evening Hiko. He reaches forwards to touch Hiko.

[Lykan]

Hiko raises an eyebrow backing a bit beyond the reach of Jadic's fingers

Umm... Okay... See you.

[wxdruid]

Jaric smirks and withdraws his hand, he leaves the Tavern.

[Lykan]

Hiko shrugs

That was weird...

He goes back to drawing

[McBish]

Eric agrees silently with Hiko. That guy gives him the shivers. Eric gets up and leaves paying for his food.

[Uberblah]

Zeb and Rye wake up and look around. Zeb orders coffee and muffins and gets a bowl of milk for Rye.

[Rebonack]

The old man who was previously in the streets finally manages to shake free of dead time and walks into Trog's.

He looks around, leaning heavily on his staff.

"Yes, this is the place."

He makes his way over to a particular table which is, currently, occupied by a number of sailors.

"I'm afraid I will be needing this table," the old man states in his nasal voice. The sailors look like they're about to protest when he continues. "I suggest you politely find another place to sit."

The sailors confer with one another for a moment and proceed to move to the bar.

The old man grins and takes a seat, plopping a rather sizable book in front of himself and thumbing through it.

[Uberblah]

Conrad and Akil walk in and sit at an empty table. Conrad gets coffee and a plateful of munchies and Akil gets water and some raw meat.

[Nevrmore]

Adder yawns, shaking off a wave of Dead Time.

[Rebonack]

The odd old man who is more than likely a wizard of some kind hmms at his open book and proceeds to turn to the next page.

[Uberblah]

Conrad, Akil, Zeb, and Rye all get enveloped in dead time.

[puss in boots]

Kerra appears in a puff of black smoke. She walks over to the bar and sets Shadow on the ground who immediatly grows to be the size of a small dragon.