Minara's Cottage.

[Gem Flower]

Deep in the forest, there is a small cottage owned and sustained by nine-year-old Minara. Inside, everything is well-kept and neat. There are several studios and rooms leading off the main corridor, and a forge out back. There are several gardens surrounding the house, containing anything from tulips to herbs.

[Beholder1995]

Deep in the forest, there is a small cottage owned and sustained by nine-year-old Minara. Inside, everything is well-kept and neat. There are several studios and rooms leading off the main corridor, and a forge out back. there are several gardens surrounding the house, containing anything from tulips to herbs.

All of this done by a mute, blind, deaf child? Seeing things with telepathy is one thing... but a forge?

[Gem Flower]

Details. I could explain it, but it might take a while.

[Pandaren]

All of this done by a mute, blind, deaf child? Seeing things with telepathy is one thing... but a forge?

Shush. Don't question the Town. It has its ways.

[Gem Flower]

Minara walks up he steps to her cottage, then comes out a few minutes later with a book. She seems to be waiting for someone.

[randman22222]

Oh well, at least he's a helpful idiot. Thanks.

I walk off to see what I can see.

...And see a cottage. I wonder if this is Minara's.

I limp with the stone stick thing towards it.

[ApeofLight]

Vaze is following her. He's got nothing better to do.

[Gem Flower]

Well, Minara is sitting on the steps leading to a small stone cottage, described in the first post. So, yes, I'd say this is her cottage. Minara looks up, from her book. Hello, Vicenzia.

[randman22222]

Okay, so this is your place.
And, uhh, I'm being followed by that guy, who is nice, but creepy. And not all that intelligent.

I walk up to the stone steps.

[Gem Flower]

It seems to be your opinion that I'm creepy, so I wouldn't say creepiness is all that bad. May I assume you've come to learn something?

[ApeofLight]

Vaze walks up to the side of the building and leans against it. He reaches into his shirt and pulls out a necklace with a pouch and some claws and teeth on it. He reaches into the pouch and takes out the dire bear claw.

[randman22222]

((Err... Pizza's ready. I shall be back shortly.))

[Gem Flower]

((You had better be.:smallannoyed: Kidding.:smallsmile: See you later.))

EDIT: Minara attempts telepathic contact with Vaze. Hello.

[ApeofLight]

One of Vaze's fingers has flame coming out of it now. The flame straightens and extends into something very needle like. He then uses it to poke through the claw creating a hole in it.
Edit: Vaze jumps away from the wall dropping the claw and his entire hand igniting in fire. He looks around waiting for something to appear, whatever made contact with his mind.

[Gem Flower]

Calm down. I'm the girl on the steps in front of my house. You've never done telepathy before?

[ApeofLight]

" How are you in my mind? " Vaze says confused as he goes and picks the claw back up.

[Gem Flower]

I can make a telepathic link with whoever I want, and can pick up their thoughts in reply. I can only hear and see in your mind what you want me to.

[ApeofLight]

Vaze seems to physically relax. " Ok " He undoes the necklace and puts the dire bear claw on it. He then redoes it and puts it back down his shirt.

[Gem Flower]

So who are you?

[ApeofLight]

" Vaze " He leans back up onto the building.

[Gem Flower]

What brings you to my home?

[ApeofLight]

Vaze shrugs. " Don't know. "

[randman22222]

((Back now.))

I walk up to the two of 'em. Hey, what's your name?

[ApeofLight]

" Vaze. " He simply says.

[Gem Flower]

So, Vicenzia, what exactly brings you here?

[randman22222]

Ah. I'm Vicenzia. So. What're you doing here? :smallconfused:

Yeah, that'd be nice. And there's more than one type of creepy...

((...Ninja... That was referring to Minara's earlier question.))

[ApeofLight]

" Don't know. "

[Gem Flower]

Come in. You want to learn to forge, right?

[randman22222]

Yeah, that's right. I follow her when she leads me in, and take a look around.

[ApeofLight]

Vaze continues to just lean against the building.

[Gem Flower]

There's a description in the first post. Other than that, the only interesting fact is that it's lit by candles. Minara leads to the way to a small living room. Take a seat. If you really want to learn to forge, I'll teach you. But I'll also warn you that it's hard. It takes a long time to acquire forging skills, and you'll start off slow. First learning the tools and basic forging, then about the metals involved, and only then can you begin actual forging of items. Probably starting with nails.

[randman22222]

((Yup, saw that as well.))

Hm. Well, I haven't put much effort into anything for most of my life, so I think now's a great time to begin.

[Gem Flower]

That's a very good point.:smallsmile: When do you want to begin?

[ApeofLight]

Vaze walks back to town.

[randman22222]

Umm... I won't run out of time any time soon... :smallconfused:

((Which isn't completely true. Well, for her player.))

[Gem Flower]

((Um, that didn't make very much sense.:smallconfused:))

[randman22222]

((*Forehead slap.* Woops. :smallredface:

I'm off. Star Wars was started without me. :smallmad:
See you later, hopefully.

Back.))

[Gem Flower]

So, what, now?

EDIT: ((:smallsigh:Sorry. Deadtime.))

[randman22222]

Well, I'm ready to start learning, whenever you're ready.

((Okay. I can wait till tomorrow.))

[Gem Flower]

((Err, Minara has to be in two places at once right now...))

[randman22222]

((And how about now? :smalltongue:))

[Gem Flower]

((Hmm. Yeah, Minara can be here.:smalltongue:))

[randman22222]

I come out of deadtime, still in Minara's cottage.

[Gem Flower]

Minara undeadtimes as well. Where were we?

[randman22222]

I had just mashed up the English language, and then tried my best to make it clear that I was ready to start forging stuff. And this, ladies and gentlemen, is another reason why I should've left Florence later. English lessons.

((Real reason the sentence didn't make sense had more to do with how late it was. :smalltongue:))

[Gem Flower]

((Well... It still didn't make sense.:smallannoyed: :smalltongue:))

Right, I remember. Would you like to begin?

[randman22222]

Yeah, sure. I get up, but stand up too quickly.
So I stand there, swaying slightly, blinking a lot, and looking stupid in general.

[Gem Flower]

Well, this way.

Minara leaves the room and walks down the corridor, opening the last door at the end. It leads outside, where there is a forge.

[Quinsar]

Jess slowly pases the cottage on her way to Town.

[Gem Flower]

Minara sees Jess and smiles. Hello, Jessica.

[Quinsar]

Hi Minara!:smallbiggrin:

[Gem Flower]

How are you doing?

[Quinsar]

Great, O'm going into Town to get ready.:smallbiggrin:

[randman22222]

(("Sees" Jess?))

After regaining control over my limbs, I go out through that door, and look at all the hunks of metal that people hit together. Somehow, swords get made. :smallconfused:

[Gem Flower]

((Yes. She passed the cottage, I get to see her if I want to.:smallannoyed: :smalltongue:))

@ Jess, Do you have a time yet?

@ Vicenzia, Minara enters the forge and picks up a nail. This... is a nail. They're the first things you get to learn how to make. But before even that, you learn the tools. Minara goes over to her bench and takes out basic forging tools. These are yours. Learn the feel of them, because they're very good and will last you a long time. Minara hands Vicenzia a leather apron and puts on her own, then begins explaining the uses of the basic tools. She's actually a good teacher.

[Quinsar]

Later today. Maybe four? Five?

[randman22222]

Okay... hammer... billows... Right. I put on the apron over my clothing.

...Oh joy. I get to learn how to make nails.

[Gem Flower]

@ Jess, Good.:smallsmile: I'll definitely be there. ((Of course, if I'm not, Minara can be godmoded.))

@ Vicenzia, :smallamused: Nails are easy. Not very fun, but easy. Minara begins teaching her how to make nails. It's depressingly simple.:smalltongue:

[Leigh]

Leigh comes by, bundled in a bunch of layers. Her cheeks are flushed, and the scar on her neck is still raw.

[Quinsar]

Jess smiles at Leigh.
Hi Leigh!:smallbiggrin:

[Gem Flower]

((Why is everyone passing Minara's house?...:smalltongue:))

:smallsmile:Hello, Leigh.

[randman22222]

Uhh yeah. No kidding.

...Y'know, I think I could try something a little harder, already. I say, trying my best to be polite, which is something I probably should work on.

To the other two women, I say, Hey, I saw you around the other day. What're your names?

[Gem Flower]

I know it's boring, but it's good practice. Hm. Want to learn to make wire? It's a bit more interesting and requires more focus.

[Leigh]

((Cuz the Inn's not busy:smallbiggrin:))
"Hey Jess, congrats on the marriage! Or...oh, snap...did I miss it?!":smalleek:
She turns to Vicenzia with a hesitant smile. "The name's Leigh. You are...?
Minara! Hi! Nice place you've got here."

[randman22222]

Wire. Doesn't sound all that harder, but okay. Unless it's like, wound, or something. Like cable. Then it'd be tricky, maybe.

I'm Vicenzia. Nice to meet you. I say, with a blank face.

[Quinsar]

It's today.
Jess smiles at Vicenzia.
I'm Jessica.:smallsmile:

[Leigh]

((Well well, it's like a 'girl's morning out':smallamused:))
"Oh,thank god. I wouldn't miss it for the world! Where will it be? ...er...assuming I'm invited of course... She shuffles around uncomfortably.

[Gem Flower]

@ Vicenzia, Minara takes out a sheet of iron with small holes. She softens some copper, and shows Vicenzia how to draw the copper through the holes. Remember; don't stop, and keep at the same pace. ((It's unlikely she'll get it the first time, but maybe the third or fourth, depending how well she picks up new skills.))

@ Leigh, Thanks.

[randman22222]

All right... I do get it on my first try. It's oddly like pulling a hand out of a pocket... That's weird. Didn't think being good at picking pockets would help. :smallconfused:

Okay. Nice to meet you as well. Did you ever get rid of that shapeshifting, daemon-whore person?

[Quinsar]

Of course you're invited Leigh! You're my best friend. It's at the Cathesal of flames.:smallsmile:
Jess looks at V.
Yeah, I did, thanks for your help.:smallbiggrin:

[Gem Flower]

Minara smiles at Vicenzia. Impressive.:smallsmile: Not many people get wire on their first try, but you have very steady hands.

[randman22222]

That's funny. :smallconfused::smallamused: Help? All I did was burn myself.

Thanks. Yeah... I kinda used to pickpocket people... Takes steady hands...

[Gem Flower]

That would explain it. Steady hands are useful in forging, you will have a good advantage.

[Leigh]

She relaxes. "Oh, phew. Good, heh... I thought you might've made it private or something...and what with me being sick and all..." She giggles, back in good spirits.

[Quinsar]

Well, I have to go, need to get ready, seeya!
She starts leaving.

[Gem Flower]

@ Jess, 'Bye!:smallsmile:

[Leigh]

"Kay, bye! See you soon! And good luck."

[randman22222]

((Rgh! Why does my brother choose now to start the next Star Wars? I'm off. :smallannoyed:))

[Quinsar]

Jess waves and is gone.

[Gem Flower]

((Later.))

[Leigh]

((sorry to ditch, but I g2g too. deadtime))

[Gem Flower]

(('bye.))

Seeing as everyone else is deadtimed, I may as well too. ((Deadtime.))

[randman22222]

Uh-huh. So learning how to repossess piece of little, shiny metal is helping me to make... other... metal. I smile a bit, realizing how stupid I sound.

[Beholder1995]

Should Minara look in her mailbox, she'll find a cream-color bordered letter. (I don't care. She can read it. :smalltongue:)


Dear Minara,
You are invited to participate in the festivities concluding the re-opening of Baron Beholder's Manor. The date is Thursday the twenty-first of August, at Baron Beholder's Manor, in the main banquet hall. The party begins at 4:00 PM and you may arrive at any time afterwards. Formal dress. Underneath that, in Beholder's long, loud hand:

I can't really say much, other than that I hope you can make it. You can bring as many as two additional guests, as long as they dress formally and can stay out of trouble. Hold on to this invitation, as you'll be asked for it at the front gates.

Hope to see you,
Baron Beholder

[Gem Flower]

Minara approaches her cottage and checks her mail. After reading the letter, she enters her house and changes into formal dress. She then sets off down a small path.

[randman22222]

Since Minara left and all, I head back to the inn.

[Gem Flower]

Minara walks up the path to her house, probably with Vicenzia.

[randman22222]

I walk up to the house, probably following Minara.

[Quinsar]

Jessica is clmbing a near by apple tree...

[Gem Flower]

Minara whispers a word to the lock on her door, which unlocks. The door swings open and Minara goes to her forge.

EDIT: Minara sees Jess. Hello, Jessica.

[randman22222]

I follow Minara, and can't help but get the feeling we're not alone.

[Gem Flower]

To Vicenzia, Minara thinks, Do you have the tools I gave you?

[Quinsar]

Hey, Minara.:smallsmile:
She gets to the top and starts picking apples.
Wanna come over for tea and pie later?:smallsmile:

[Gem Flower]

Sure. Actually, I never gave your your wedding gifts. If you come down I'll give them to you.

[randman22222]

Oh, crap. Uhm, I don't actually remember taking them with me. So they'll still be here.

[Gem Flower]

That's okay. Where did you leave them?

[randman22222]

Near the furnace. On a table.
I go to look for them, and find them.

Yup, got them.

[Gem Flower]

Good. We left off last time with wire, right?

[Quinsar]

Jessica hops off the tree, a basket full of apples, she goes to Minara.

[randman22222]

Yeah. Copper wire, I believe it was.
I play with the hammer idly, and then remember the leather apron, which I put on.

Oh, that's why I thought we were being watched. Hey, Jess. :smallsmile:

[Gem Flower]

To Vicenzia: Just a sec. I need to go take care of something.

Minara leaves the forge and walks inside her house. Returning with a large rectangular wrapped item, and a small wrapped rectangular prism, she goes over to Jess.

[Quinsar]

Hey, Vicenzia.:smallbiggrin:
She smiles at Minara.
Thanks so much.:smallbiggrin:

[Gem Flower]

To Jess: Err, they do kind of require a bit of explanation.

[randman22222]

I wait patiently, looking at my nails, which I did a crappy job with. :smallannoyed:

[Quinsar]

Okay...
She opens a random one...

[Gem Flower]

Let's say it's the box. Minara thinks to Jess, That is a more useful item. If you ask it to create an some inanimate object, it will grow or shrink. When you open it, whatever inanimate object you asked for will be inside. It can only do this 25 times, and, uh, be specific with what you want.

[Quinsar]

Okay... Thank you very much Minara!:smallbiggrin:
She opens the other one...

[Gem Flower]

It's a masterfully painted portrait of Alex and Jessica. This was a traditional wedding gift among my people. I'm told it's not the custom here, but I thought you might like it anyways.

[Quinsar]

Jessica hugs Minara.
Thank you so much.:smallbiggrin:

[Gem Flower]

((*cough cough telepathy is in italics*:smalltongue:))

[randman22222]

I watch the two, smiling, not knowing what's going on. Well... I know that Jess just got married, so I know that much...

[Quinsar]

Sorry; that was sposed to be in Italics...

[Gem Flower]

:smallsmile:You're welcome. I don't have much to do these days, so I can go all out on one project.

((Warning: May deadtime suddenly.))

[Quinsar]

Yeah.:smallbiggrin:

[randman22222]

I begin looking at the furnace, trying to get away from the awkwardness of not know what's being said between the two...

((EDIT: Awwwe crap...))

[Gem Flower]

To Jess, I should get back to Vicenzia. I'm teaching her smithing.

EDIT: ((:smallsigh: Parentally forced deadtime.))

[randman22222]

I wait patiently, inspecting my tools. Getting used to their feel and weight, and all.

[Gem Flower]

((Undeadtime.))

[randman22222]

((Undeadtime.))

I hum to myself, and blink a few times, having something irritating my eye. So, what'll we be doing today?

[Gem Flower]

Hmm, you've been learning very fast. You have a feel for this work. Would you like to learn a simple dagger?

[randman22222]

Those words make me grin. :smallbiggrin: Oooh, yeah, that'd be cool. Hmm... The way I thought that kinda 'sounded' psychopathic...

[Quinsar]

A half dead Bertio is thrown onto the roof, he richochets off into a tree. He very quickly begins to get out of the tree....

[Gem Flower]

It's a fair bit harder, but I think you'll enjoy it. Minara begins explaining the process of creating a very simple dagger.

EDIT: Then Minara notices Bertio bounce off her roof, and she runs to see what happened.

[Quinsar]

Bertio is now walking stummbling east, following a large trail of smoke in the sky.

[Gem Flower]

Minara follows him. Hey!

[Quinsar]

Wha? Who's this?

[randman22222]

I notice Bertio, and run after him, leather apron slowing me down a little. Hey! Were you off fighting dragons again? That's really unintelligent, y'know. :smallconfused:

[Gem Flower]

Me. Who are you, and why did you bounce off my roof?

[Quinsar]

I'm Bertio... And I've been thrown at a lot of things this week... Which one was your roof...?
He turns and waves at Vicenzia.

[Gem Flower]

The one you just smashed into. Are you okay?

[randman22222]

I shake my head. This guy is headstrong. To a fault.

[Quinsar]

Oh, you mean the side of the castle... Yeah,I'm fine... Wait, you live in a castle?
He falls down.

[randman22222]

Oh! Crap!
I run over, and try to pick him up to his feet, by putting his arm on my shoulders, and pulling him up. Myself being as weak as I am, it probably won't do a thing. :smallsigh:

[Gem Flower]

I live in a cottage...

She goes to his side to see if he needs healing.

[Quinsar]

He's covered with cuts and burns...

[Gem Flower]

She sighs and begins casting healing spells on him.

[randman22222]

I realize then, that I'm especially weak because I haven't eaten today. So I head back to the cottage, and slump over against the wall, holding my head. Got a headache now... I'm not feeling too good right now...

((Deadtime. I'm tired.))

[Gem Flower]

((Later.))

[Quinsar]

The wounds close...

[Gem Flower]

She sends a bit of magic through him, that should find and heal any internal wounds.

[Quinsar]

HE's healed up...

[Gem Flower]

Is he unconscious?

[Quinsar]

Yes, yes he is.

[Gem Flower]

Minara attempts to wake him.

[randman22222]

I come back to the cottage, this time with some bread and salami and somewhat-melted butter. Won't be collapsing today.

[Gem Flower]

Minara thinks to Vicenzia, Next time you're going to faint with hunger, tell me.

[randman22222]

Yeah... I didn't think I would. I figured it was just tiredness. How'd Bertio turn out?

[Gem Flower]

I healed his injuries, so he's not going to die soon unless he gets himself fatally hurt again. Are you ready to continue with the dagger?

[randman22222]

Yup, ready. I take the hammer from my apron, and then check to see if the furnace needs coal.

[Gem Flower]

It doesn't. Do you remember what I explained?

[randman22222]

Yeah. I went over it mentally. I watch Minara, to see how she sets up the equipment for making a dagger.

[Gem Flower]

Minara stands back once she finishes the preparations. It's all yours. Try not to make anything explode.:smallamused:

[randman22222]

Oh, c'mon. I'm not that clumsy. :smallbiggrin:

I get to work, and when I finish, I find I've accidentally made it curved. Kinda like those Arabic looking daggers, but... far too fragile. :smallsigh:

At least I got the blade nice and sharp.

[Gem Flower]

Minara inspects it. Well, you couldn't use it, it would shatter. Good blade, though. You should keep it; it's your first real work. That makes it important. Want to try again?

[randman22222]

Errm, yeah. Sure. Just one more. I start heating the metal to be used.

[Gem Flower]

Oh, and what you did wrong last time was... Minara explains how to avoid the fragile and curved blade.

[Quinsar]

Bertio groans fro wherever he was left...

[randman22222]

I nod at Minara, and then, remembering she can't actually see the gesture, think, All right. Let's see what I can do...

Then I hear Bertio. :smallsigh:
Hey. So have you finally decided not to go fighting dragons on your lonesome yet?

[Quinsar]

Y--yes... But I... Have to save the princess....

[randman22222]

And you have to do this alone? :smallconfused:
He... ought to think things out a bit more.

I get to work on a second dagger, this time, when I cool it in the water bucket the second time, I don't heat it up quite as much, so it's far less brittle this time.

[Quinsar]

No one wants to go with me...:smallfrown:

[Gem Flower]

((:smallsigh: Temporary deadtime. Be right back.))

[randman22222]

Oh, you should be able to get someone to come.
If I weren't so useless, I'd come.

I look at the dagger I've made, and tap it against the anvil, to see how it resonates.
Hmm. Seems good, then.

...Gonna have to figure out how to make a handle.

[Quinsar]

He goes back to sleep.

[randman22222]

((Undeadtime.))

I...

Why is he sleeping here? :smallconfused:

[Gem Flower]

Well, Minara never moved him when he passed out, so I would assume he's on the ground.:smalltongue:
Well, shall we continue?

[randman22222]

Yeah. Just need to make handles for both of these. They're usually made of leather... I think. :smallconfused:

[Gem Flower]

Yeah, actually there are a few signs you could inlay into it, too... Minara explains making a handle...

((Sorry it took so long. My brother's a jerk.))

[randman22222]

((No worries. Heh, that reminds me. I got to use my seniorness today.
Bunch of underclassmen, the type that hang around in a circle, blocking the hallway, y'know, the generally brainless type, oblivious to the loads of people around them trying to get through. So I just shouted MOVE! And they did. :smallbiggrin:
I'm not usually that mean. :smallconfused:))

I start making a handle, for the crappy dagger I made, so if I screw it up, it doesn't ruin my somewhat decent dagger.
Huh. This handle doesn't look too hot. Kinda like a rotting banana...

[Gem Flower]

((Heh heh. :smallsigh: Parentally forced deadtime. I'll be back in about half an hour, most likely.))

[randman22222]

I'll see what I can do with the second dagger... :smallsigh:

[Gem Flower]

You're doing very well. I've never seen a human show so much natural aptitude for the work.:smallsmile:

[randman22222]

Err, I don't quite know what you mean by aptitude. I can recognize what I'm doing wrong; that's about it. :smallconfused:

My work's been pretty unimpressive so far...

[Gem Flower]

At least she made something. She's only had the equivalent of about two days of teaching.

That's actually quite impressive. Once you know what's wrong, it's far easier to fix.

[randman22222]

Yeah, well... The dagger I made is just nondescript. And I suppose it'll be years until I can make those ornate daggers and stuff.

Still, the second dagger, with handle, turned out all right, in all of its plainness.
Can't make a living out of this yet...

[Gem Flower]

Hmm, give me a minute. Minara runs back into her house, returning with an average-sized book. This has some signs that can be inlaid into the hilt or blade. Well, perhaps not the blade just yet, but the hilt would work. Just study the book when you have time, find a few signs you'd like to try. I can show you how later. What else do you want to learn that you honestly think is currently within your reach?

[randman22222]

...Wha-?
Huh. What is within my reach? :smallconfused:

I have no idea what would be in my reach. Not a sword... That's for sure.

[Gem Flower]

Perhaps not a sword, but we could do some gold work.

[randman22222]

Oooh, there's an idea. Gold doesn't really appeal to me... Too shiny, but this could be a good idea.

Yeah, that sounds good. It should be easy, right? Since gold is so soft?

((Dinner, brb.))

[Gem Flower]

Gold is also a very agreeable metal. You could learn to make a pendant? It was the first gold work I learned, and they're good for practice.

[ApeofLight]

Foro is walking through the woods, close to the cottage.

[Gem Flower]

((Wait... Rand, DINNER? Man, how far away do you live from me....))

[Quinsar]

Bertio groans, still asleep where ever Minara put him.

[randman22222]

((Abu Dhabi, which is here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates).))

A pendant? Isn't that just a hunk of gold attached to a string?

Oh hey, the knight in shining armour is awake. :smalltongue:

[Quinsar]

Wha...?:smallconfused:

[ApeofLight]

Foro walks over to the cottage and starts looking around.

[Gem Flower]

((...Wow.:smalleek: That's really far away.))

Or a necklace. I should check if the "knight" needs help.

[Quinsar]

The knight is readying his equipment and readying to leave...

[randman22222]

((He has equipment? I didn't think he planned that far ahead. :smalltongue:
))

I wave at Bertio. Prolly the stupidest cute guy ever. :smalltongue:

[I]Either way, yeah, gold would probably be good for me to learn now.

[Quinsar]

((In reality it's just his armor, a key, a sword, and alot of cheese.))


He waves back with a sheepish grin.
Hi Vicenzia...:smallredface:

[Gem Flower]

((Lol.:smallbiggrin:))

Okay. I won't be half a minute. Minara walks over to Bertio, Are you about to try slaying dragons or something on your own?

[Quinsar]

Yes ma'm...

[Gem Flower]

*cough cough* Minara's nine.:smalltongue:

[Quinsar]

And probably has double Bertio's intellegence...:smalltongue: He's a gentlemen... To all women.

[Gem Flower]

So... Are you an idiot?

[Quinsar]

What? No... I'm trying to go find a party...

[randman22222]

((GAH! This physics hwk is not going right.))

Hey, Bertio. Still suicidal?

[Gem Flower]

Good luck with that. You're damn lucky to be alive right now.

EDIT: ((Deadtime in ten-ish minutes.))

[Quinsar]

But I took an oath to save her...
He smiles at Vicenzia.
I'm looking for a party... Your hair looks nice today...

[Gem Flower]

You're not saving anyone when you're dead. Pointing out that because of so much time spent in a forge, Vicenzia is probably dirty and sweating, and wearing a leather apron.:smalltongue:

[randman22222]

Sweet-talking me so that I'll come get myself killed as well? Nope. :smallamused: Thanks, though. I am not stupid enough to chase after a dragon...

[Quinsar]

I don't want you to come... If you got hurt I wouldn't be qable to live with myself...
He sighs.
You're right...:smallsigh:

[Gem Flower]

I usually am. You need a big, competent group to take on whatever gave you the kind of beating you had.

[randman22222]

Yeah, in the real world, out of those epic books ya read, it takes a helluva lot more than guts to kill a dragon. Nobody his age should have to be told this. :smallsigh:
Of course, it's not like I'd be the one to know what it takes to kill a dragon...

[Quinsar]

But... THey said it was the only way for me to be free...
Mind altering?
Yes ma'am...

[Gem Flower]

It's odd how you keep calling me that and I'm nine years old.

((:smallsigh:Deadtime. See y'all later.))

[randman22222]

Well then go kill the dragon. But just remember, it... won't... die... YOU will, unless you have a bunch of smart, capable people to help you. It's like talking to a five-year-old. :smallannoyed:

((Cya.))

[Quinsar]

B-bu...
A rune starts glowing on his fore-head and he falls to his knees.

[randman22222]

...Hey. What the hell's that. :smallconfused:

I slowly walk towards him, looking at the rune.
You okay? :smallconfused:

[Quinsar]

It burns! P-princess.... Sa-s-s-s-save!
He grips his head.

[randman22222]

Oh s***!
I grab his shoulders, and shout back at him, You are gonna save her! You will! You're just gonna make sure you do it right!

What the hell is wrong with you? :smalleek:

[Quinsar]

No.... S-suicide... C-can- Yes- no.... I must- not... No...

[randman22222]

Suicide? :smalleek:
I hug the poor guy, and say, No... That wouldn't do anything to save her...

[Quinsar]

I have to... But I can't... It's my, no e, no... Only way to live... THey said... But.... I... Ca- no...
He's fighting a battle of wills...

[randman22222]

I stand up, back away and watch apprehensively. He's not gonna lunge at me with a knife, is he? :smalleek:

[Quinsar]

The rune disappears and he collapses.

[randman22222]

I stare at him, completely unaware of what I should do. Blech, I'm useless.

[Quinsar]

He's stopped breathing....

[randman22222]

Oh no, oh no, oh no... I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS KIND OF STUFF!! :smallmad::smalleek:

What do I do? Should I run to town? That's fifteen minutes away...
MERDA!

[Quinsar]

No movement from Bertio.

[randman22222]

I'm running to town. God knows where Minara is right now...

[Quinsar]

His hand twitches as he starts breathing, again.

[randman22222]

((But she's run off already.))

[Quinsar]

Yup...:smallbiggrin:

[randman22222]

I come back, a full twenty-five minutes later, hopefully with someone following.
And look around for Bertio where I left him.

[Quinsar]

Bertio is on his back, mouth wide open, trying to breathe, his mouth is full of blood, though...

[Lupy]

A man in orange robes pops up, carrying a bag with the sign of Ignus on it.

I was told that there was an emergency here? Healer says.

[randman22222]

Orange garb? That's a Dutchman...
Yes. Him. I point to Bertio, who's probably drowning in his own blood now. :smalleek:

[Quinsar]

Yes, Bertio is drowning...

[Lupy]

Healer kneels beside him and begins to siphon the blood out of his mouth with a magical tool from his bag. He than hooks up and oxygen bag to his chest... Don't ask, you know how Lupy's people are with technology. The magical bag should pump oxygen into his lungs.

[Beholder1995]

Ven bursts in on the scene.

What's wrong? He's panting.

[Quinsar]

He's breathing now.

[Beholder1995]

Ven casts a heal spell on Bertio, not knowing what else to do.

[randman22222]

He collapsed. And bled in his mouth. I sit down against the cottage exterior, shaking from the ordeal.

((Deadtime.))

[Lupy]

Everything is under control. The man begins casting greater heal, which takes him about 30 seconds. He then begins measuring out some glowing blue fluid in a syringe.

Sir Paladin, have you had healing training?

[Beholder1995]

Ven looks a bit wierded out.

Er... yes... he tells Healer.

[Quinsar]

He's better, just asleep...

[Lupy]

And would you reccomend Ressidium or Valencium for an unknown bleeding? A test you understand.

The healer thinks that the Paladin is Ignan, having not looked at him yet.

[Beholder1995]

And would you reccomend Ressidium or Valencium for an unknown bleeding? A test you understand.

The healer thinks that the Paladin is Ignan, having not looked at him yet.

He answers whatever is best for unknown bleeding. :smalltongue:

That should work...

[Lupy]

Very good. Healer injects him with Ressidium and then puts another syringe near him on a table with a note by it. For use if bleeding continues. Do not use before sundown.

Healer sees the Paladin is not Ignan and nods, Greetings Sir Paladin, you are well versed in the healing arts.

[Beholder1995]

Very good. Healer injects him with Ressidium and then puts another syringe near him on a table with a note by it. For use if bleeding continues. Do not use before sundown.

Healer sees the Paladin is not Ignan and nods, Greetings Sir Paladin, you are well versed in the healing arts.

Thanks. :smallredface:

My father taught me everything I know...

[Lupy]

Who is your father?

[Beholder1995]

Who is your father?

Aargh! I hate having to come up with backstory on the spot! :smallmad::smalltongue:

He answers some name the Healer probably's never heard of.

I really need to go back now... sorry. :smallredface:

He leaves.

[Lupy]

Your wife is taking a nap.

Healer teleports back to the Cathedral.

[randman22222]

I get up, and look around, glad this little ordeal is over. :smallsigh:

[Quinsar]

Bertio groans.

[randman22222]

Oooh, the fool's coming around. :smalltongue:

Hey. Feeling better?

[Quinsar]

Wha?:smallconfused::smallsigh:

[randman22222]

You passed out after gargling blood and contemplating suicide. Do you not remember? :smallconfused:

I suppose it wouldn't exactly be surprising.

[Quinsar]

I remember wanting to save the princess... Then I realized I'd die, and never get to see your face again... Then the king's voice rung into my head, screaming how I havd to save the princess... Then he was gone... And I have no want to save the princess...