Session Start: Mon Nov 25 01:44:57 2002 [01:45] obvioulsy you don't know what you'll find [01:45] but how much of what you find will you have told maris [01:47] Eeeehhh... that is a difficult question. [01:47] and how will you go to the west? going inland I suppose. [01:47] It's only a general arrow to go west [01:47] * Cicada would hold as general as possible strategy meetings where she will present her findings. [01:47] ok [01:49] You know, build a model in the sand and go all 'military briefing and strategy meeting' on them. [01:49] hmm [01:49] it will be av ery impressive model ;) [01:49] Will indeed. [01:50] but you will tell him anything really important [01:51] In the meetings, yeah. [01:51] ok thanks [01:51] I guess he or someone else will set up some sort of HQ for us all. [01:51] ^_^ [01:51] looks like he is on it. [01:52] * Cicada is not going to hide infor that might get him killed, at least not until she has a reason to kill him. Simply because others might get killed or hurt along with him. [01:55] ok Session Close: Mon Nov 25 02:03:49 2002 Session Start: Mon Nov 25 21:38:04 2002 [21:38] About Maris 'seduction field', wouldn't Cicada get better resistance or at least a chance to refuse even if affected because of her intense hatred for the man and everything he represents? [21:38] you could always spend a WP to add conviction [21:38] Well, I suppose that is good enough. [22:16] the one hiding under the bushes is clearly not human... it has furs, but the fur grows from it's skin, not hanging from it's body, and two large tusks grow from either side of it's mouth. [22:17] it is covered with snow, so as to be nerely invisible [22:17] it looks up as the snow trails from above [22:17] * Cicada continues on as if not having seen it. [22:18] It looks up but doesn't seem to see or hear you as you work your way south, jumping over the trail to the other side as you go to check on the second observer [22:19] You see something hiding against the trunk of a tree but the angle is bad and you can't see what it is. [22:19] it does not seem to notice the snow drifting down from above [22:20] * Cicada moves to shift her angle on the second observer. [22:20] roll wits + stealth and per + awareness [22:21] you manage to hang down from a tree and get a better look, it doesn't even seem to notice you, right above it's head... [22:22] it is also covererd with furs, but you cannot see more as it's head is down and it seems to have some kind of hood on [22:22] it looks about the same as the other though you can't be sure.' [22:24] The tusked one was the one in front, right? [22:25] the one to the north, in the way yes. [00:11] so whatcha thinkin'? [00:12] either that meeting was very short or time is going faster than I thought [00:12] It was very short, and took place right next to where I live. [00:13] They looked over my few credentials, and immideately gave me the numbers to the main office so that I can begin truly applying. [00:13] grats [00:39] Oh dear, maybe poor maris wakes up to being dragged ashore by Cicada under that big guys watchful stare? :) [00:40] heh [00:42] Oh gods, all the faces of his loves and then waking up to see Cicada? Scary... [00:42] Scary in the extreme.... [00:49] PS, I swear not to tell the truth to Maris. But I just suggested to him that the answer might be that they are his LOVE. Is this correct? [00:49] who konws? Look, I haven't planned any of this. I knew this was going to happen about 5 seconds before I typed it. [00:50] Oh dear.... [00:50] What it means is entirely up to you [00:50] Maris is certainly putting on a show. :) [00:50] yeap :) [00:53] ..... [00:54] You are not going to make up wake up to getting mouth to mouth by Cic, right? :) [00:54] (make him) [00:55] p [01:09] * Storyteller never has a problem when writing books about what should happen. He only has problems about what his characters should say. [01:09] That's why I love STing [01:45] And poor lost Cicada, where is she? Maybe found their trail and is following? Gone back to the others to report? [01:46] not likely to follow a trail through a lake that takes two hours to swim across. [01:46] She could use Wind carried Words Technique to report and then follow. [01:46] Yeah, but Cic was on the other side already, remember? [01:46] you were on the other side of the river, you're still on the south side of the lake. [01:46] they're on the other side of the lake [01:47] Ah, ok. [01:47] Back to the group then. [01:48] Vanal will be waiting outside the town with Running Hare and the others that maris left to guard him and Vanal [01:48] They get the story and the questions about Maris then. [01:49] They haven't seen Maris as maris claimed that there was nobody else but him coming; thus hey have been told to await outside camp for his return. Session Close: Tue Nov 26 02:04:16 2002 Session Start: Tue Nov 26 22:45:45 2002 [22:45] Actually, I noticed in your mail that DT Vanal did not get any XP for yesterday. [22:45] ahh stupid me [22:46] thanks for telling me [22:46] I know he didn't DO anything. But he was there. [22:46] heh yea [22:46] * Storyteller 'll remedy [20:47] about your lunar character... do she actually have an artifact camera? [20:48] I didn't plan for her to have that. [20:48] ah [20:48] Could be fun though.... [20:49] * GoldenH was wondering. Hasn't heard all that much about certain characters. [20:51] * Hikari has not even begun to think seriously about her character. [20:51] ah [20:52] btw, what kinds of poison can Cicada get on the island? [20:53] depends where she looks. Where she is right now, not very potent. Sedatives maybe minor damage. [20:55] She is most certainly going to ask the natives for advice on what is good for what. [20:55] Something to knock out. Something deadly. [20:55] not even decent hallucinogens. [20:55] nothing like that around here. [20:55] Awww... [20:55] If you want that, you have to go to less hospitable realms. [20:56] No poisonous snakes in the sea? [20:56] not really. [20:57] Hmmm.... More searching needed. [20:57] there doesn't seem to be any permanant sea life [20:58] if your lucky you might catch something really unusual though. [21:01] Yeah right. With my luck it will be a Leviathan. [21:01] lol [21:01] at least you're not fiat. [21:02] So what is is next assignment? He has to domesticate and impregnate an entire herd of TerrorSauruses? [21:02] lol [21:03] he has to tell an entertaining story. [21:03] Oh, going easy on him, eh? [21:03] Maris has performance 0 [21:05] Ah, I thought you meant Jynaru. [21:05] Lol [21:05] ah no [21:06] * GoldenH isn't sure about jynarus quests. They aren't as entertaining as maris' [21:06] So, does Manx know that Tei will have an escort? [21:07] no, I never got around to emailing him. At least, I don't think I did. [21:07] Good. [21:07] Maybe I should remain in the main room or at least not change name to Cicada. [21:07] If I want something done i could say so in private chat. [21:08] And you describe it to Tei. [21:08] Be a bit like the time I chased Jynaru. [21:08] That worked really well. [21:09] Have Tei wake up to find a poisonous critter dead before his face with a shuriken through it. Stuff like that. [21:09] ok [21:10] Paths 'mysteriously' cleared for him. And so on. [21:10] Cicada is sadly unsubtle. [21:11] heh [21:11] sounds cool [01:54] meanwhile I hope that was worth missing your class for ;) [01:55] Yeah, it was fun. [01:55] too bad tei didn't show up though [01:55] Now I just have to go through all this material on my own instead.. (sigh) [01:55] * Storyteller will have to do something mean to him. [01:55] I can help.. er.. yea. [01:55] * Storyteller knows stuff [01:56] Will you mail Manx to try and show saturday and/or shall I? [01:56] I mean Friday. [01:56] he won't be around friday. [01:56] not till next week [01:56] Ah. [01:57] Just that going with him into the wilds, as Tabius secret fiance, is going to be loads of fun. ;) [01:57] of course that will actually come before Tabius proposes to you [01:57] * Storyteller ponders arranging things so that you end up with two marriage contracts [01:59] Well, if things go as I have planned. She is going to wind up in the same sleeping bag as Tei as she remember all too well her all too true feelings for him that she felt on the ship. [01:59] heh [02:00] * Storyteller is well amused [02:00] Not that Cicada is a skank. Just that her player is trying to set up an amusing love triangel. [02:01] of course [02:01] So it is running off after Kimyee Friday? [02:01] and it'll be even more amusing when i've had a chance to pull at the invisble strings i've been tying around the neck of certain characters that seem completely unrelated to that.. [02:01] and apparently so [02:01] Bastard. :) [02:02] * Hikari shakes her clenched fist at the menacing ST. [02:02] bah, i'm just like you, and you know it :p [02:02] Heh. Yea. [02:03] But i control signifiantly less of the game universe. [02:03] * Storyteller shrugs [02:03] if you're this much like me, i'd be rather amused if you were to ST [02:05] I figure we could swap names one day and nobody would notice. Except the people your private chat with and don't tell me about. And the fact that i'm sure both of us has our little secrets and codewords. but a faux sickness would be good enough excuse to confuse them all.... [02:05] * Storyteller stops being evil, if merely so as not to be so goddamn evil [02:29] * Hikari remember that she should start saving those 8 XP to increase her Charisma to 3. Just to represent Cicada turning all 'human' with having found love. :) [02:30] heh [02:30] * Storyteller will fully uspport the use of your downtime in that manner,. Session Close: Thu Nov 28 03:57:19 2002 Session Start: Fri Nov 29 20:41:50 2002 [20:41] no cicada does not know Terrestrial circle sorcery. In fact I consider that scene to probably have been the very last thing that happened to Cicada. [20:51] Okay. [20:51] Suits me fine. [20:51] * GoldenH nods sagely [20:52] (except maybe she would have bedded Tabius then. Damn Manx for not showing) [20:52] ah well. It was left to be open ended. [20:52] Still, all is good with that. [20:52] * GoldenH nods sagely [20:53] Cicada is in no hurry (she is scared shitless, that is) to get physical. [20:54] can't blame her. I sure didn't want to choose. [20:54] Toss a coin? [20:54] kinda demeaning, you think? [20:55] No really? You think so? :) [20:55] well it's better than eenie meenie mineey moe Session Close: Sat Nov 30 03:42:18 2002 Session Start: Sat Nov 30 18:52:49 2002 [18:52] GH, is it okay for me to post a report session on the facts Cicada learned yesterday. I think a lot of it warrent the others knowing about it. [18:53] sure [18:53] but you might want to wait until it's all over ;) [18:53] The size of the western cities and their leadership in particular. [18:53] ok [18:53] go ahead an post it you can always add stuff onto it [18:53] I know. But it might be important to the downtime plans of others. Namely Maris and Vanal. [18:54] yea [19:13] There was a sentence I missed during my conversation with Forked River yesterday. [19:13] yes? [19:13] It was the one where he asks Cicada to talk about herself. [19:13] ah [19:13] don't worry about it [19:14] Cicada would have answered that as well as she could. Where she came from, who she is. what the Realm is like. And such. [19:14] ok [19:14] Just that it seems to me as if Forked River likes to know the people using him. [19:14] yrs [19:14] yes [19:15] One of the rituals is the reading of hgappenings, after all. :) [19:15] Oh, and is it a coincidence that I in the space of two days run into two 'good listeners'? :) [19:16] * GoldenH laughs [19:16] my mind tends to go on certain tangents certain nights [19:19] No really? :) [19:52] btw, I was a little disappointed about how quickly you cut off my description of the failure against Winds of dream. [19:53] sorry [19:53] I had kind of figured out that it would be neat for all the repressed passion in her to be released at once. Her passions for TnT. [19:53] And then have HER jump Winds of Dreams. [19:53] heh [19:53] See if he refuse then. :) [19:53] * GoldenH has his evil reasons [19:53] It would very much explain her sudden change in hormone levels towards TnT later. [19:54] But I can still do that very well. So i am not all that angry. [19:54] * GoldenH shrugging [19:54] you know what i'm going to do don't you [19:54] :) [19:54] Not really. But i have my own ideas. [19:55] And as we established some time ago, we are about equally evil. [19:55] just wait for manx [19:55] everything will be clear [19:55] Indeed. [19:55] if you really want to change the scene it isn't a big deal [19:56] Not at all. Works fine this way. [19:57] plus you could always drop on by on the way home [19:57] Dear little Cicada is still carrying around a virginity. Juat that it is now one with a very short expected lifespan. [19:57] heh [21:05] Tei's outfit too? [21:06] If I can. [21:07] and Tabius? [21:07] * Cicada is a sucker for fineries. (mucha as she hates to admit it. Damn the Temperance score of 2) [21:07] If possible. But his was not nearly as magninifient, was it? [21:07] she may have it, if she comes to get it from me [21:07] it was all magnificent [21:08] Will not get it then. She keeps this very secret. Those clothes are waaaaay above her station. [21:09] ok [21:12] your old clothes was uh.. destroyed when it was replaced [21:12] so tabius got some new clothes and enchanted them for you [21:15] Aww... and I went and destroyed them on a scouting trip in the future... [21:15] heh Session Close: Sat Nov 30 23:35:47 2002 Session Start: Sun Dec 01 00:22:07 2002 [00:22] Tei SO needs a hug. ;) [00:23] heh [00:23] I love the dear buffon. [00:23] it's a yes [00:24] YAY! [00:24] * Cicada does her dance of 'I have a secret date' dance. [00:24] * Storyteller watches this dance in order to identify it in other womankind [00:24] Bah. [00:25] That is impossible. We all have our own vrsion. [00:25] curses! [00:25] * Storyteller shakes his fist at the world [00:25] The same dance might mean 'will kill all men within 20 miles' in another woman. [00:25] ouch [00:25] * Storyteller was afraid of as much [00:30] did you see the edited map? [00:35] http://67.27.83.239/map-edited.jpg [00:36] Gratitude I express. [00:37] np [00:45] So, do we try to finish 'Chasing Kimyee' tomorrow? [00:45] maybe [00:46] I have to finish my speech [00:46] Ah. [00:46] Any time that is good with you. (and with me..) [00:47] * Storyteller imagines that it will probably be okay [00:47] just a few hours to finish it up and email it to my teacher [00:47] ok. [00:51] Tei soooooooo needs a HUUUUUUUUG!!! [00:51] yes [00:52] poor guy [00:52] I see he is getting one.... [00:55] So, Monday will be Tei in the lake? [00:56] yea you'll be told he was there [00:56] go there, watch him get spit up or something [00:56] * Storyteller will need to think it up [00:57] Well, as long as we get to do stuff together. I had hoped for some 'go up against danger together' stuff, though. [00:57] dunno what will happen [00:57] * Storyteller will be sure to make something fun though [00:59] That is goody. [01:00] well he'll find the immaculate order if he's still into that [01:00] Yay! Session Close: Sun Dec 01 01:03:35 2002 Session Start: Sun Dec 01 01:08:47 2002 [01:08] of course you are seeing all of this since you are tracking him [01:09] I am back? [01:09] yes [01:09] Have I been back for a while? [01:09] you'll be back by then [01:09] no [01:09] maybe 5 minutes to know where he was, 5 minutes to run there just as he gets spit up [01:10] * Cicada would so like to know if she is having Arianna with her, or Kimyee, and what condition they all are in... [01:11] just you and puuhda [01:12] ok. [01:12] Is this some sort of waking dream Tei has? [01:12] you see the slime, and you are following him while he runs through the forest. Dex + Stealth [01:13] !ex 9 [01:13] Cicada : !ex 9, 6, 6, 3, 1, 8, 10, 9, 5, 6, Successes : 4 [01:14] Gills?! [01:16] too dark to see what he's messing with [01:17] * Cicada is very worried about what has happened to Tei. She will try to sneak around to see his face and his expression. [01:17] he seems rather amazed and confused [01:38] * Cicada is wathcing from behind the cover of a tent. [01:39] I am metagaming seriously right now. I should go to him, but I just cannot rp two places at once. [01:40] * Storyteller laughs [01:40] Don't worry I'll slow down if you want [02:06] sleeping or charm? [02:09] Errrr, the night in the village? [02:10] Sleeping in a tree outside. After having stocked up on rations from my own stockpile. [02:14] ok [02:14] roll dex + stealth [02:15] !ex 9 [02:15] Cicada : !ex 9, 10, 3, 9, 2, 3, 2, 8, 3, 2, Successes : 4 [02:15] Will need the charm to watch over dear Tei at night. [02:17] Do I know the things Maris tld about giving essence to the firesharks? [02:17] (maris told) [02:17] That Cicada can do it too. [02:18] not until you get back from the trip [02:18] ok. [02:18] Guess she got her fill this time, though. :) [02:19] heh [02:19] enough. [02:19] * Cicada wouldn't mind giving her all, though. [02:20] maybe not but a spirit can only drink so much [02:20] only took what she needed for the charms [02:21] the dex 6 is permanant though [02:21] WOW! [02:21] * Storyteller figures you can count off two WP to pay for the charms also [02:21] * Cicada does so. [02:22] BTW [02:22] Tei is near the demense [02:22] * Cicada watches over Tei every night. Charm can go for 5 nights, then normal rules of exhaustion begins, [02:23] he'll pass through it today [02:23] Well as long as he does not enter it both he and Winds of Dream should be safe. [02:28] * Cicada cuts the very tip of his finger with a shuriken as he puts it in the wall. [02:29] roll dex + thrown [02:29] 3 motes personal [02:29] !ex 17 [02:29] Cicada : !ex 17, 6, 3, 2, 9, 7, 5, 5, 10, 6, 7, 7, 8, 10, 1, 10, 8, 2, Successes : 12 [02:29] also roll dex + stealth [02:29] !ex 10 [02:29] Cicada : !ex 10, 5, 7, 3, 9, 2, 1, 4, 9, 2, 9, Successes : 4 [02:31] you lost that shuriken, unless you spend a good amount of time searching for what tree it sunk itself in later. [02:31] Lost can be replaced. Later. [02:32] Shuriken are a most disposable thing. Most actually bend or break in the first throw. [02:33] well not if these were EXCEPTIONAL shuriken [02:33] Has none of those. [02:33] ah [02:34] * Storyteller wasn't sure [02:36] * Cicada has an idea for Tei! [02:37] Use wind-carried words to send the message not to enter! [02:37] He wont even know I am there! [02:37] * Storyteller is amused [02:37] I considered that. But how to disguise your voice? [02:37] YES! [02:37] Me be spirit guide! [02:38] Errr.... [02:38] Not even try? [02:38] heh [02:38] ok [02:38] what is the message [02:38] Strong Fae inside wall. Go around. [02:41] How many days has it been. [02:41] ? [02:42] * Storyteller prefers not to worry about time [02:42] I'll twist the times around once all the downtime is worked out [02:42] It is for the purpose of the charm. [02:43] but for tei it's been two days since you slept. [02:43] Okay, three days left then. [02:47] Now I just hope that Winds of Dream's demenshe was not the objective of his journey... [02:48] A passing Shuriken cuts the rope if he screams too much or cannot get down on his own. [02:55] you can feel the fae watching you while you wait that night, btw [02:56] * Cicada sends him a few fond thoughts. [02:57] * Cicada waves in his direction if she knows where he is. [02:57] You think he waves back, but he is loathe to leave his circle of leaves [02:57] He has a blanket around him and breakfast cooked when he wakes up. [03:00] learning this language? [03:02] Yes, can I take it as a 'upgrade' of Nativeish? Say, for 3 XP but without raising a dot? [03:02] no, you can just take it, since it is a barbarian language [03:02] up to your intelligence in barbarian languages [03:04] Ok. [03:04] So the dot I bought way back is in fact Seatongue? [03:05] no; it isn't seatounge their speaking [03:05] * Cicada will try to hunt or forage a bit for poor Tei. Even leave bits of her own rations. [03:05] roll int + survival [03:05] Ah, ok. [03:05] !ex 4 [03:05] Cicada : !ex 4, 2, 4, 2, 10, Successes : 2 [03:05] if you do that, you'll be left hungry yourself. [03:05] So? :) [03:05] :) [03:06] Will do the voice trick again to instruck Tei in how to cross the river correctly. [03:06] oh.... [03:06] Poor Tei... [03:06] poor hallucinating tei [03:07] Will do the voice trick again to instruck Tei in how to cross the river correctly!!! [03:10] peeping cicada? [03:10] Is indeed. [03:10] :) [03:10] Anything good? [03:10] * Cicada then strips and follows Tei. [03:11] * Storyteller laughs [03:11] roll perception + stealth [03:11] Putting her gear in a raincloak again to keep it dry, and chatting with Forked River on the way, explaining him what is up with her and the monk. [03:11] !ex 8 [03:11] Cicada : !ex 8, 2, 3, 9, 8, 1, 8, 3, 4, Successes : 3 [03:12] The forked river answers in pained tones, though this does not surprise you, considering the ordeal he has recently been through [03:13] Tei insulting him? [03:14] no [03:14] you'll find out. [03:16] roll wits + stealth [03:16] !ex 7 [03:16] Cicada : !ex 7, 7, 2, 8, 1, 7, 8, 5, Successes : 4 [03:19] SILLY MONK!!! [03:19] * Cicada laughs! [03:19] hehe [03:22] Funny how little luck he has in detecting me. :) [03:22] heh [03:22] yea [03:27] anything during the night? [03:28] Tei moves on with renewed vigor [03:29] Only if Tei is in danger. This seems to be something he should do on his own. [03:35] * Cicada will sneak after Tei inside. He appears delirious and might stumble into danger. [03:38] as soon as you peek inside they see you; you know they could not have missed, but they say nothing to you, addressing only tei [03:39] * Cicada waits patiently them. [03:42] Then [03:47] * Cicada kneels in the doorway. [04:06] how much longer? [04:08] Well, Hitoshi came home 20 minutes or so ago. But I would so like to finish this story. [04:08] that will take too long [04:08] well see about tommarow [04:08] There is that much left? [04:09] at least an hour, maybe three [04:09] Guess I cannot just roll Cha + Pre and find success number of NICE guys. :) [04:09] eh you can do that for each town after this ;) [04:10] * Storyteller figures that the selection process would be more rigorous than that though. Per + socialize, appearance + presence, manipulation + performance.. [04:11] * Storyteller will leave you to your own devices [04:11] Go to bed yu mean? [04:11] Well I've been in bed for about 4 hours [04:11] I don't know about you [04:11] * Storyteller 'll just close his eyes [04:12] Well, I have dinner brought to me by Hitoshi. Then homework. [04:13] Ah well your schedule is certainly more entertaining than mine. [04:13] I will see you after I have finished mine for tommarow. [04:13] Anyway, tommorrow? [04:13] yes [04:13] Okay, see you then. [04:13] bye bye Session Close: Sun Dec 01 04:13:52 2002 Session Start: Sun Dec 01 21:47:01 2002 [21:49] You want to do eit? [21:50] Would like to. [21:50] ok [21:51] just loading up the other log so I can keep the names consistant [21:53] ok. [21:55] Iluelye finishes adjusting the hem and various seams to fit you correctly as she calls out "Sanyet! Come here for a moment!" [21:56] He thumps up the stairs from downstairs as she reaches up to finish combing your hair through one last time [21:56] * Cicada picks up Puuhda and whispers to him. [21:57] "Remember, I am doing this for Arianna, so not matter how much pain you feel, not matter how much you her me screan and cry, you do NOT come to my help. Stay behind the table and promise me not to look." [21:58] "Iluelye you called me? Oh, hi ....." [21:59] * Cicada puts Puuhda behind the table and sits down on the bed, forcing herself to breathe and try not to shudder. [21:59] "Sanyet, Cicada here is going to be your date to the play tonight." [21:59] "But, her father..." [21:59] * Cicada blinks and looks over at the two. [22:00] "Wha...?" [22:00] "Don't worry, dear, " she smiles happily "I've already arranged for a runner to take the medicine to him. We want to make sure it's used correctly, right?" [22:00] She pats you comfortingly and looks at you with a innocent smile. [22:00] * Cicada look up at her in incomprehension. [22:02] She smiles, running her hand down your hair, which has been artifically lengthened by means of clip-on hair that she touched up so that it mached your hair perfectly [22:02] "It's the Rhino and the Horse tonight, isn't it Sanyet?" [22:02] "Yes, I think that's the one...." [22:02] (so, now it is past hip length?) [22:02] (yeap) [22:03] (oh dear, the femininity... How shall poor Cicada ever become a ruthless commando again?) [22:03] (Unclip the hair?) [22:03] ( ;) ) [22:04] He gulps and smiles. [22:04] "You don't have a date already, now, do you dear brother?" she asks in a mildly dissaprovingly tone. [22:04]