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2021-02-11, 06:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Burglarising for JUSTICE!]
Fayyaad will swiftly, if not entirely confidently, climb up after Cantata. Here's hoping he's quick and discreet enough.My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-02-14, 10:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
Mountain Trip
"Sure, I guess," Jenette answers noncommittally. She's not sure how her body would handle spending a long time near saltwater. Would she start to stink like a briny, washed-up corpse? Probably not (no, not at all), but maybe something to look into when she's on her own first, to avoid humiliating herself in front of her girlfriend.
"Can I ask why we need a mountain, or will that spoil the surprise?" she asks. Probably some 'communing with the earth' spiritual thing, she suspects. She isn't sure how to feel about spirituality and the arcane. It's all so exotic and strange, too many varied and conflicting magical theories and spiritual practices explaining everything differently from one another. A natural consequence of the Nexus pulling from so many realms and realities.
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2021-02-15, 03:33 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Mountain Trip]
"I suppose I have been cryptic for long enough," Calm Reed admits. "We are here to connect to Earth essence. My sifu took me on such a journey when I studied with him. To truly understand Earth Dragon style, you need to connect to earth. Which is difficult to do on a floating island. I have some exercises that we will perform once we get higher up the mountain."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-02-17, 05:19 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
Mountain Trip
"What- what is it about the tip of a mountain that makes it better than a floating island?" Fidelia asks timidly, stepping over a devious length of root that pokes out from the dirt. "I mean, uh, I guess VIGIL doesn't have any connection to the actual ground, but isn't the top of a mountain closer to the sky?"
Not that she's really complaining or hoping for a change, frankly. Fi's not really notably claustrophobic or anything, but she's much happier scaling a mountain than delving into a mineshaft or wandering a cave. That's how you end up giving up your best friend to a terrifying shadow monster.Last edited by Arkhosia; 2021-02-17 at 05:20 PM.
"Are we living a life that is safe from harm? Of course not, we never are. But that's not the right question. The question is: are we living a life that is worth the harm?"
~Welcome to Night Vale
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2021-02-18, 12:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [The Underground]
[The Underground]
Spot runs off to investigate the noise in the distance. Spike lurks nearby while Mia heads to the ship.
It's simple enough to open the cockpit and climb in, despite the odd angle.
There's only space for one person to strap in comfortably - it's a lot like a fighter plane.
Normally it would require a key and a scan to confirm the pilot's identity - but it is a machine, and I'm sure Mia will be able to persuade it to activate, consoles lightning up, windshield automatically closing, engines starting. The machine has a lot to complain about after being left without maintenance for years. But the loudest complaint will be the sensors beeping that there are alien creatures inside this very hangar!
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2021-02-20, 10:13 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
"Maybe it doesn't count because the island is man-made? Or it's connected to the sky instead?" Jen guesses, shrugging since she has absolutely no idea herself. "Actually, is VIGIL's island man-made? I forget," she remarks, cursing herself for not spending more time studying the history behind an organization she never expected to join in her entire NPC lifetime.
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2021-02-21, 01:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Mountain Trip]
"I did ask about that. Other Vigil members told me that the island is a natural occurring phenomenon in the Hunting Grounds. Possibly influence of the goddess who presides over the place," Calm Reed explains. "When they found themselves without a base some years ago, Commander Wenomir led a raid to steal it. Regardless, it does float in the sky. The mountain is part of the earth. The map says there is a cave system here, which is our destination."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-02-25, 07:58 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [The Underground]
[The Underground]
Yeah, that's correct. Mia will use her powers to communicate with the machine and much likly to make it work for her. She promises to take care of the maintanance when things are donw here, but right now she got bigger problems. With the radar spinning around she tries to activate some kind of lights. Spike and Spot might see well here, but she doesn't. She will use the radar to make her search easier. thought while doing so she tries to get more informations on the scan. Most likly by questioning the machine if it knows more about it.Grammer is my declared deadly enemy!
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2021-02-25, 06:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Enchanted Forest]
Adir successfully avoid blasting the pooka with his gun!
This is probably good, since repaying its kindness with violence might have unpleasant side effects.
He also successfully puts the waystone back on the ground.
This is likely also good, as you don't want to accidentally throw out your back Adir that isn't fun.
"Maybe?" the pooka offers. "It isn't up to me what the stone wants to charge for its services."
Very true. The pooka has no control over rock tolls. But then again, maybe Adir wasn't talking to the pooka. The creature looks quite thoughtful none the less.
"Oh! I have a good plan. What if I pay the toll for us, but then you pay me back with a favor that ISN'T a precious memory?"
Surely this is the best plan and couldn't possibly have any negative repercussions.
The stone seems to be open to this possibility.Warning! Random Encounter™ detected!
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2021-02-26, 03:13 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
Mountain Trip
Fidelia raises an eyebrow at how casually Calm Reed phrases it. Wenomir stole the island from the goddess of the Hunting Grounds? She would've expected a bit more of a generous description, like "earned it through a display of martial prowess" or something. Still though, there are far worse places to seize your land from than the uninhabited Hunting Grounds. And if the goddess really had some sort of issue with it, she probably would've smote the base by now anyways.
"...Oh, so we'll be camping out in the caves then." Fi's never really been in one, but she understands that a cave's like a tunnel but a natural formation, and Skyside had enough tunnels for her to learn they weren't ideal spots to sleep in."Are we living a life that is safe from harm? Of course not, we never are. But that's not the right question. The question is: are we living a life that is worth the harm?"
~Welcome to Night Vale
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2021-02-26, 11:17 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [The Underground]
The little ship rights itself, flipping quickly over to level out.
The lights come on and sweep over the floor, revealing scattered bits of machinery and spare parts, and at the far end of the hangar, parts of the earth that have been dug out, tunnels leading out from the side of the crashed ship.
As for the scan, Spike and Spot are marked as dangerous alien invaders. Spike has several question marks and danger symbols, and the ship is already powering up its laser gun for Mia to use. It also detects an unknown living creature in the hangar besides them. There are no other active machines nearby, but it is picking up a distant signal from a friendly operator, off to the north-west, outside the ship but not so far away.
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2021-02-28, 12:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
Mountain Trip
Jenette is similarly unsettled by the notion that VIGIL's commander could just up and steal a flying island from a goddess. Isn't he a human being with a magical sword? Okay, a human who's probably the finest swordsman in the world, who could probably pivot around her sloppy zweihander swings and behead Saint Lazarus in a fraction of a second if they ever had cause to fight, but still. How does anyone steal from a goddess? Isn't the whole point of divinity that you don't have to worry about such mundane things like property theft anymore?
"The goddess respects that kind of bravado, right? We don't have to worry about Wenomir getting on her bad side some day and turning the gravity back on, do we?" she asks, making a mental note to never approach VIGIL from directly below.
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2021-02-28, 09:42 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Mountain Trip]
"I believe that was the principle, yes. The goddess respects strength, so anyone capable and audacious enough to haul away a floating island clearly deserves it. Normally she gives out rewards to those who can slay the beasts dwelling in her domain. Commander Wenomir is... audacious. I have rarely seen people with this kind of determination." Calm Reed looks back to Fidelia, a pensive expression on her face. "We can camp out in the cave, or outside it, depending on the area. You do not study with me, Fidelia, but some outdoors practice will be useful regardless."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-03-01, 03:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
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"If you meet a spirit walking,
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Do not meet their gaze.
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2021-03-01, 11:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Burglarising for JUSTICE!]
"Yes, I feel it," says Wren, nodding. He'll creep over to the door, sword drawn, and pause at it for a second, keeping a close listen in case there's anybody waiting inside. Focusing for a second, he draws a little rune in the air, which creates a sharp gust of wind that suddenly rushes into the room, strong enough to ruffle any open books - or set off any *particularly* sensitive traps that might have been lain. When he's satisfied he won't immediately set off a trip wire and get his head chopped off, he'll creep in and up the stairs, keeping to the edges, being very alert of any odd noise or movement.Originally Posted by Lord Magtok
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2021-03-08, 05:02 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [The Underground]
[The Underground]
Well, even if they are marked dangerouse she will try to calm the system, thought she keeps it in mind since this might mean they just tricked her here to get the technologie. Mia will try to get the light on the other creature that seems to be more trustworthy related to the scans. for now she just wants to use the light unless it attacks.
She then tries to find a micriphone or some way to communicate with the outside.
"Whoever there is, show yourself peacfully."Grammer is my declared deadly enemy!
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2021-03-09, 10:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
Mountain Trip
"Well, uh, that is a fair bit reassuring to hear. Not- not really very good when divinities tend to double-cross their principles. Can't really say, um, that I agree with hers though." Centering your philosophy on power and power alone as justification for ownership felt almost rampant in Skyside, and the results weren't very pretty. And I'll follow your lead on that. It's- well, it's good to know the skills my partner has.""Are we living a life that is safe from harm? Of course not, we never are. But that's not the right question. The question is: are we living a life that is worth the harm?"
~Welcome to Night Vale
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2021-03-11, 01:34 AM (ISO 8601)
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[The Underground]
The lights sweep over the area, showing Spot and a small long-tailed creature circling each other.
It should be totally obvious to Mia: that's a demon. It looks a little spikier than the ones she's seen, but unmistakable.
The little demon glances over when her voice comes over the fighter's speakers, and then has to dive out of the way as Spot leaps towards it.
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2021-03-13, 06:24 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[The Underground]
Kinda hard to do anything when they are at a close combat. So Mia just waits up for an oppotunity. After all Spot is on her side. So when they are apart enougth she will try to use the weakest weapons on the ship. She doesn't want to blow everything up. But first she needs to discuss this with the ship, telling him that Spot is on her side and the demon is the enemy.Grammer is my declared deadly enemy!
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2021-03-15, 05:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Burglarising for JUSTICE!]
The Second Floor...
Cantata and Fayyaad make their way through the window safely. The hooded figure continues his patrol further down the hallway, none the wiser as to the intruders behind him, leaving the two of them alone, for the moment now. The sound of footfalls on stone from somewhere behind them suggests there's at least one guard on patrol, who will turn the corner at the other end in a little while. Aside from that, there's the faint sounds of murmuring coming from one of the rooms. Sounds like two voices, grumbling to each other.
Other than that, there's several other doors into other rooms the two could duck into, to hide from passing patrols.
Meanwhile
Past the front gate
Wren sneaks in.
The cube, uh, floats in. "You're awfully good at that sneaking thing, aren't you? Why, I imagine I'd barely know you were there if not for all those explosions outside!" Quite the chatty fellow, isn't he? Might cause a problem in the long run if he keeps talking away.
It probably doesn't help when, for all his care, a couple of the stairs still stubbornly creak on the way up. Mercifully, it does't cause anyone to come running with sharp pointy weapons or anything.
Up on the second floor, Wren has the option of a door to the left or right. Those muddy bootprints on the stairs lead on through the door to the right, if he wants to keep following them.Before you criticise someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticise them, you'll be a mile away and you'll have their shoes.
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2021-03-16, 05:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Burglarising for JUSTICE!]
Thinking quickly, Fayyaad tries to duck into a room adjacent to the one where voices are coming from. This way they can hide from the patrols and maybe listen in on the conversation.My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-03-16, 06:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
Mountain Trip
"I'm fine in or out of the cave. If we need someone to keep watch toni-" Jenette blinks, having forgotten who she was talking to. She's used to being the most grotesquely powerful individual in the room, but Calm Reed is an Exalted, she doesn't need a zombie's eyes in the dark. Anything that means to cause the trio trouble could probably be punched into the stratosphere with ease, probably.
"Actually, I think we'll be fine."
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2021-03-17, 01:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
Burglarizing for JUSTICE!!!
Cantata follows Fayyaad's lead, picking up on what he's thinking and moving over to put an ear against the shared wall. She keeps an eye out for any sources of cover or sightlines to the door as they enter, already thinking on where to hide or take position if someone chooses to enter."Are we living a life that is safe from harm? Of course not, we never are. But that's not the right question. The question is: are we living a life that is worth the harm?"
~Welcome to Night Vale
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2021-03-20, 06:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Mountain Trip]
"I have not heard of anything particularly dangerous in these woods." Certainly nothing that could threaten her, but she'll tactfully not mention that. As the trio continue their hike, they eventually come to what must be their destination. The trees become more sparse as they come up to a steeper, rocky slope, which opens up into what looks like a modestly-sized cave. There's the sound of splashing water and singing birds somewhere in the distance. The forest is as busy as any wood in spring. "Well, here we are. There seems to be enough space in front of the cave, so let us pitch our tents here and go explore it. It is hard to say from here much much room there is inside."My FFRP characters. Avatar by Ashen Lilies. Sigatars by Ashen Lilies, Gullara and Purple Eagle.
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2021-03-20, 12:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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[The Underground]
The ship really recommends that she shoot Spot first!
But since Mia insists, it reduces the laser to low power and zaps the demon!
The awful smell of burning demon fills the air, and while the laser shot is perfectly survivable, it distracts the monster long enough for Spot to pounce on it and finish it off.
Spike looks up at the hovering ship.
"Mia? You have it working?"
And it's not just shooting things out-of-control?
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2021-03-23, 11:22 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
[Enchanted Forest]
The pooka's ears flatten out at Adir's reply.
"Oh, haha, you're going to put me on the spot? Ummm..." the pooka dithers back. Apparently it hadn't really thought this far ahead.
Or maybe it had and just wants Adir to THINK it wasn't thinking ahead.
Pookas are devious like that, so it's hard to guess.
"Ah! Oh oh I know! I was born here in the Dreamlands, so getting out is really tough. I want to see the Waking World! After you rescue Cassie-Cute-As-Puppies I want you to take me with you."
Well!
Surely nothing bad could come of that, right?
No way letting a trickster spirit out into the world could harm anyone?Warning! Random Encounter™ detected!
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2021-03-28, 02:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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[The Temple of Inari]
Jade appears in the sanctuary of the temple, as before.
The altar with its statues and mirrors at one end. The doorway to the arboretum at the other. A path to the gardens there, and to the hospital just across the way.
Everything is peaceful here.
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2021-03-28, 02:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
Temple of Inari
Jade looks around. She's been here before. The difference is that she wasn't a kumiho that time. Tail slowly, warily waving, she steps out into the sanctuary. "Hello? I'm supposed to see the high priest?" She's a bit nervous. What if the reaction is different because of her current species?Awesome avatar (Kothar, paladin of Tlacua) by Linkele!
Originally Posted by William Shakespeare, King Lear, IV.i.46Originally Posted by Howard Tayler
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2021-03-28, 04:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Inari]
Well, maybe for Jade, it isn't entirely peaceful. Something about this place, she isn't unwelcome, but doesn't entirely fit in like she did the first time.
Also new is a clear sense that she shouldn't try to leave the sanctuary for the other parts of the temple.
There are strange creatures and structures up in the rafters that weren't visible when she came here as a human - white furred things with too many legs scurrying about, and elaborate glittering nets and spires.
But like before, there's an acolyte (a human in robes all-white this time) watching over the altar, who welcomes Jade just as warmly as before.
"Of course, if you'll wait just a minute."
And true to what he says, in just a minute someone comes through the doorway that would lead to the Priests' Quarters. His robes have the same design that all the clergy's uniforms have, but are of fine silver-colored cloth. He's very handsome (if you like fox-people, anyway) and seems to have not one but six tails swishing behind him.
"Hello Jade. I heard from Blossom that you want help changing your nature?"
And even as he arrives, he's looking into Jade's heart and mind (such as they are). It's subtle enough that normal people wouldn't notice, but then, she's hardly normal.
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2021-03-28, 04:38 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Silly Plots 4: It's not particularly silly, is it?
Temple of Inari
"...Yes." How did Blossom get that message here so quickly? "Yes. I never wanted this. I don't want to be hungry anymore. For, you know..." Jade is nervous and uncomfortable. She's fighting down a deep, primal hunger for mortal hearts. Really, truly, she wants to help people, to save lives, and to continue to do so. She's fighting her Kumiho nature, which insists that she's always been such a creature, and she's eaten so many people before, using the knowledge given her by her friends, that despite the alterations to her memories, she was human before, truly human and not merely in disguise.Awesome avatar (Kothar, paladin of Tlacua) by Linkele!
Originally Posted by William Shakespeare, King Lear, IV.i.46Originally Posted by Howard Tayler