Trog's Tavern CLIV

[Kyrian]

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Come and enjoy our unique beverages! Enjoy the casual atmosphere in our Casablanca-meets-rustic-Asian facilities. Chat with friends out on the bamboo patio or stroll inside and grab a private, fern-surrounded booth.



Trog's Tavern has been enchanted to be indestructible. Please refrain from attempting to damage it, as it will not work.

Theme Song (http://www.angelfire.com/ny2/televisioncity/cheerssong.html)

NOW HIRING: Bartenders, Cooks, Talented bards, Burly bouncers, etc.
(Hey bards: just take spotlight in the tavern's center and start singing!)

STAFF:
Manager: El Jaspero
Bouncers: Hoseki, Tempest Stormwing, Valthreborn Valthera
Bartender: Trog, El J, Nina, Paige, Cosmo, Alex Shipmaster, Erdan
Cook: Who
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Trog would like to introduce:

Nina - a feisty and vivacious 18 year old (she's legal). Mean and completely unavailable.

Paige - a sweet and wholesome elf working her way through college at SIU here in town.

Cosmo - a quick-witted and oppressed gnome scoundrel.

All will be happy to serve you. ((Since all are NPCs they are up for communal control. Feel free to say what they do or say to you or any other patron. To a point.))

GET A FREE DRINK ON YOUR FIRST BARBARIAN POST HERE!

THE CURRENT DRINK MENU
Wines:
Catoblepas Sauvingnon
Chimera Cabernet - A hearty red with a hits of oak and black cherry.
Kobold Chianti - Tart and tangy! Try it with fava beans!
Merfolk Merlot - Full-bodied with a hint of rose.
Purple Worm Pinot - Earthy aroma.
Funky Llama - A rich fruity wine, available in white or red.
Xorn Zinfandel - Sweet and fruity!
Cormyrian Fireamber - Imported and very good.
Spoonake Chablis - Straight from the Underdark!
Feline's Fancy - A purplish, swirly mixture that any feline will adore.

Bar Drinks:
Pina CoLlama - If you're not into yoga and have half a brain.
Swampwater - A Phosphorescent lemon-lime delight
Jasphattan - Sweet vermouth with bitters and more.
White Russian Wukei - Vodka, Kahlua, and Milk.
Long Island Iced Tea - Tastes better than it will make you feel in the morning.
Mai Tai - Dark and pineapple juice.
Sneak on the Beach - Vodka, Cranberry juice, pineapple juice and Peach Schapps.
Rust Monster - Scotch and Drambuie.
Coffee Martini - buzzzzz.
Murderita - Wasted away again...
Rampaging Rail Mixer - Mad strong!
Ice Liqueur - Guaranteed to cool you down.
Dwarf Spirits Available
Aboleth Absinthe
LEVEL UP LIQUER - Need a few extra XP? We gots XP in a bottle!
Dragon's Liver Buster - The strongest drink in the house. Don't say we didn't warn you...
Constitution Crushing Wine - Fort. DC 35 or pass out!
Djinn and Tonic - Whirling ice cubes, fizzy soda, and one drunk genie.
Rum Llamonade Daquiri
Mudslide Daquiri
Chuul Lounge - Bacardi Limon, Aberration , creme de bananes and juices into a Chuul shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a highball glass half-filled with ice cubes, and serve.
Ichor Liquor - Made from a fermented mix of various kinds of blood, the perfect drink for vampires and similar creatures.
Black Market Wallbanger
Hydrogelic's 110 proof Firewater
Guild Vodka No. 3
Black Shadow - A strong concoction guaranteed to send a chill down your spine at any temperature.
Haley's Liquer - named for the redheaded rogue, a sweet creme liquer, excellent over ice.
Wizard Blizzard - The effect depends on the spell stored in it. Other than that, it's made with crushed ice and Bourbon.

Beers Ales & Such
Grim Brewery brand Ginger - Death-o-licious!
Archon Ale
Guilders Ale
Balthor's Best
Mind Flayer Mead - Uhh... I wouldn't order this if you are not into brains and such.

Other Fine Beverages
Darknight Coffee - cream has no effect
SLURPEES!
Root
Red Minotaur Energy Drink
Llamonade - that cool, refreshing drink for quadrupeds.
Dragon's Fire Breath (cherry Kool-Aid) for the kids!
Fox Cola - the choice of the furry generation.
Hot Chocolate - with little marshmallows and stuff.

To Munch
Hot Spicy Peanuts
Velvet Elfish - Trogtilla chips with hot cheese and meat dip - soooo good.
Fortune Cookies - I got this deal with a local factory see...
Bamhacon!!!
Gyros
Salads (Spring Greens, Caesar, and Italian Pasta)
Who's Surprise

Desserts
Muffins
Brownies

Also: Fine Cigars Available from our humidor. Coffin Nail cigarettes.
Be sure to check out the excellent banjowood carving above the fireplace!

[wxdruid]

Jesion creeps back into the Tavern looking for Aesa.

She looks around before climbing to the top of the cat tree to wait for her to show up.

[Uberblah]

Conrad, Akil, Zeb, and Rye all come out of dead time together but still fail to notice each other. Zeb and Rye get coffee and milk respectively and a plate of muffins to split. At another table across the tavern, Conrad and Akil each get coffee with Akil's in a bowl. Conrad also orders muffins and Akil orders some raw meat. All is paid for accordingly. The all start in on their food and drinks hungrily.

[Fenric]

Magician wanders in, still morose and unhappy, and orders a full bottle of sake. He takes his bottle and finds a secluded corner.

[Kyrian]

Bolt runs in and climbs the tree, curling up next to his sister and licking her cheek.

[Chaotic Bob]

They all may or may not notice the obscene amount of dead people filling the tavern. Most beheaded or simply missing the tops of their heads.

[wxdruid]

Jesion turns to Bolt, {cat} Have you seen Aesa?

[Kyrian]

{cat} Sorry sis...I haven't.

[Uberblah]

Conrad and Akil quickly note the randomly appearing bodies and start looking worried. Zeb and Rye also notice and Rye curls into a frightened ball on Zeb's lap. Zeb watches in horror.

[Chaotic Bob]

Reality points out that the bodies have all been there since last night, simply no one's cared to do anything about them.

[wxdruid]

Jesion hangs her head over the edge and watches the people.

[Kyrian]

{cat} You ok? Mom and Dad said to stay with you, but they didn't say what was wrong.

[Uberblah]

All three still look out in horror. Rye still is in a little ball. Conrad speaks up a bit pointing to the bodies.
Is anyone going to do anything about those?
He waves a hand in front of his face.
They're starting to stink.

[wxdruid]

{cat} I miss Vera, she was warm to sleep next to. Now she's dead. Someone tried to set me on fire earlier.

[Rebonack]

((Actually Cosmo cleaned them up. Apparently that's part of his job.))

Maph'tey pops out of Dead Time as his player returns from watching a movie.

[Kyrian]

Bolt licks his sister's cheek again, and curls up closer. {cat} I'm sorry....I'll stay here with you.

[Uberblah]

((which movie? I just watched The Departed. good movie))

Uberblah's characters note that all the bodies are gone and resume their eating and drinking.

[Chaotic Bob]

Maph'tey may notice the three strands rotating around him, upper chest level.

Reality whacks Cosmo on the head simply because it can, causing much grumbling.

[wxdruid]

{cat} Okay, just keep watch for Aesa.

[Rebonack]

((Amazing Grace 'tis about William Wilberforce, best known for ending the British slave trade.))

Maph'tey, just because his player feels like being mean, doesn't notice the strands.

"Xeni, do you have any idea what's going on with these things?"

[Uberblah]

((sounds interesting))

Uber's characters continue busily consuming their food-based products.

[Chaotic Bob]

Maph'tey may also notice the Xeni is no longer in the tavern.

[wxdruid]

Jesion passes the information she's learned so far on to Bolt so if he's awake when Aesa comes in he can talk to her.

[Rebonack]

He does in fact notice that. Shortly there after he gets diced again.

"Blllaugh..." he says in a rather gurgly voice as he gets dissected.

[Chaotic Bob]

The strands twitch and quickly withdraw from the tavern via a window.

[Vespe Ratavo]

Devlin enters the tavern with an army of Spartans behind him.

They order a large quantity of beer and put on a little show. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzYof5GjhQ8)
Lyrics:
Beer, Beer, Beer, tiddly beer, beer, beer

A long time ago way back in history
When all there was to drink, was nothing but cups of tea.
Along came a man by the name of Charlie Mopps,
And he invented a wonderful drink and he made it out of hops.

Hey!

He must have been an admiral, a sultan, or a king.
And to his praises we shall always sing.
Look at what he's done for us, he's filled us up with cheer.
Lord Bless Charlies Mopps the man who invented
Beer, Beer, Beer, tiddly beer, beer, beer

The Drunken Rat, the Aiken Drum, the Trogs Tavern as well,
One thing you can be sure of, it's Charlies' beer they sell
So all ye lads and lasses at eleven o'clock ye stop.
For five short seconds, remember Charlies Mopps.

One,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Five...

Hey!

He must have been an admiral, a sultan, or a king.
And to his praises we shall always sing.
Look at what he's done for us, he's filled us up with cheer.
Lord Bless Charlies Mopps the man who invented
Beer, Beer, Beer, tiddly beer, beer, beer

A barrel of malt, a bushel of hops, you stir it around with a stick.
The kind of lubrication to make your engines tick.
forty pints of wallop a day will keep away the quacks.
Its only eight pence hapenny, and one and six in tax.

One,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Five...

Hey!

He must have been an admiral, a sultan, or a king.
And to his praises we shall always sing.
Look at what he's done for us, he's filled us up with cheer.
Lord Bless Charlies Mopps the man who invented
Beer, Beer, Beer, tiddly beer, beer, beer, tiddly beer, beer, beer.

The Lord bless Charlie Mopps.

[Fenric]

Magician gets a little drunk

[Uberblah]

Conrad and Akil finish and head home.

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia stumbles in and orders a DLB. Sitting in the corner, she downs most of it in a draught.
I can't do this. No way.

[Uberblah]

Zeb notices Sia and picks up Rye heading over to her. He sits down in the chair next to her and looks at her.
All you alright? You look like you've seen a ghost and I know downing something like that that fast isn't healthy. What happened?

[Chaotic Bob]

Karaglen wakes up and stretches looking around. She blinks when she doesn't see Xeni.
Where'd he go?

Wherever their bodies/parts were deposited, all of the willing NPC's suddenly return to life (restored to normal) and filter back into the tavern with no recollection of the event.

[Uberblah]

((still decapitated/scalpless? ewww....))

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia looks slightly sick. You know that doppleganger? I just followed him and had to watch as he got chopped up by those threads... the person who did it to him let me go...I can't stay here. I'm not powerful enough. This place is unnatural.

[Uberblah]

Zeb looks at her with confused worry.
The one that messed with peoples memories? Got chopped up? That's horrible! Do you know the woman who did it? At least she let you go.

[Chaotic Bob]

((how does he know that it is a woman...? :smallconfused: ))

[Nevrmore]

Adder enters the tavern, once again looking for Aesa.

[Fenric]

Magician orders a pot of tea, and contemplates the injustice of the universe.

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia shakes her head. I didn't see her very well. She finishes her DLB, and shudders.

[Nevrmore]

Adder looks at Sia, eyeing her with a judgemental look. He wonders...

[Uberblah]

Zeb nods. Rye jumps up onto the table the goes over and rubs up against Sia, trying to comfort her.
I see. You should at least go report it at the station. I'm sure there's someone there who'll take down the information. Are you sure you're ok?
Unsure of what else to do for her, he holds out his arms hesitantly to give her a comforting hug.

[Obsidian Blade]

((Sorry. Serious connection issues going on here.))
Sia jerks away from the physical contact, looking extremly unsettled. I'd prefer not to go to a police station... but if there's nothing else that can be done... She eyes Adder. What do you want?

[Nevrmore]

Adder smiles, which is creepy because of that whole mouth-thing he's got going on.

"I just think you are interesting."

[Uberblah]

Zeb puts his hands at his sides and Rye goes back to his lap. Zeb shakes his head at Sia.
I don't know if there is anything else to do. I'll go with if you wish.

[Fenric]

Magician gets up, pays, and wanders out of the tavern.

[Obsidian Blade]

She notices Zeb's actions. Sorry. I just... don't like being touched. She thinks for a moment. I'll go down to the station in a little while. Right now I'm just going to drink. She promptly orders another DLB, and raises an eyebrow at Adder.

[Nevrmore]

Adder sits down uninvited at Sia's table.

"I don't like going to police stations, either." He says, smiling. Again, the weird mouth thing makes it look pretty creepy.

[Uberblah]

Zeb nods as he puts down the appropriate amount of money for a DLB on the counter.
That's fine. Not everyone does. I'll pay for your drink. Don't worry, just calm yourself.
Zeb looks at Adder seeing as he's also sitting there.
Who the hell are you?

[Obsidian Blade]

Thanks. Sia smiles at Zeb gratefully, then turns to Adder.
What happened with your mouth? She asks bluntly. She gives him a once-over look. I don't think I'll ask why you don't like police stations.

[Nevrmore]

((It looks like this (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/neauxmercy/kaki1.png), by the way.))

"Oh, this? Just messing around one day. It has its benefits." Adder smiles, "But I want to know about you. Tell me about yourself."

[Uberblah]

Zeb asks again seeing as the stranger failed to notice him last time.
Again, who the hell are you?

[Obsidian Blade]

((Oh, that's creepy *shudders*))

Sia's mouth twists. I'm a harshe stuck in the middle of this freaking Town, and I don't like it. She takes a drink from her DLB.

[Nevrmore]

((Oh, that's creepy *shudders*))

Sia's mouth twists. I'm a harshe stuck in the middle of this freaking Town, and I don't like it. She takes a drink from her DLB.
((Want to see a picture with the piercings taken out?))

Adder disregards Zeb's presence, "I know what you mean, this Town is a real hellhole." He says, leaning in close to her, "You can help me change it."

[Uberblah]

Zeb looks at Sia.
I don't trust him. The mouth scares me. I suggest not listening to him.

[Obsidian Blade]

((Sure ;) ))

Sia glances at Zeb. I've handled way shadier people. It'll be okay.
She looks at Adder with intrest. How?

[Uberblah]

Zeb shrugs at her.
If you say so. Just know I'm right here if you need anything.
He glares at Adder.

[Nevrmore]

((Warning, Increase engines to Creep Factor 10:

Award-Winning Smile (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f87/neauxmercy/Eesh.png)))

Adder glances at Zeb, "You're lucky I'm wearing this bracelet right now." He turns back to Sia, "I'm the head of a group of growing colleagues with the...reconstruction of this Town in mind. I'd like you to join."

[Obsidian Blade]

((Ewwww!!! Seriously gross!))

Sia's eyes harden. Leave Zeb alone. She hisses, then proceeds as though nothing happened.
I'd be interested. What do you mean by 'reconstruction?' She asks, intrigued now/

[Uberblah]

Zeb laughs at Adder.
Oooh. Scary.

[Nevrmore]

"I mean bottom-up destruction. Not literally, there is no use ruling a smoking waste. But I already have some powerful allies. We don't like the way this place is run." Adder says, slowly shifting to make sure no one who looks like a cop or someone who'd run to the cops is around.

[Uberblah]

Zeb just watches and listens keeping his comments to himself so that Adder will keep speaking.

[McBish]

Eric comes inside and heads to the bar. He sits down and realizes he doesn't have any money. He moves like a person who needs sleep.

[Nevrmore]

Adder spots Eric and clenches his fist. So hard his palm begins to trickle with blood as his nails tear into it. He says nothing.

You'll get yours, kid. Just you wait.

[McBish]

Eric doesn't seem to notice anyone else in the tavern as he rests his head on the bar.

[puss in boots]

Kerra appears in a puff of black smoke. She walks over to the bar and pulls from her robes a tiger cub. She starts training it.

[Uberblah]

Zeb sees Kerra and debates whether to go over and say hi or not. Rye doesn't seem to care and heads over. He jumps up on the bar next to Kerra.
Hi! Where's Toast?

[McBish]

Eric gets up a heads out the door.

[puss in boots]

Kerra puts a hand on Rye and pets him. With her other hand she reaches and pulls from a pocket Toast.

Toast blinks as the brightness of the room hits him. He looks at Rye then playfully pounces at him.

Raj feels left out and slinks over to them. Hello.

[Uberblah]

Rye purrs and rubs up against Kerra's hand. Then he gets knocked away by Toast, immediately pouncing back. He calls out to Raj.
Well don't just sit there! Join in!

[puss in boots]

Kerra drifts into sleep.

Raj hesitantly joins in, in a flash like lightning he is on top of Toast. Wow you have fast reflexes! Breathed Toast. Raj jumps of him and whirls around to sail at Rye.

[Uberblah]

Stunned by Raj's quickness Rye topples over when Raj pounces him. He quickly gets up and pounces back.
Youare quick.

[puss in boots]

Raj feels so good to get the complements, he completly forgets to watch. He is hit by the pounce and falls of the table.

Toast helps Raj back up and then pushes him of the table again and starts laughing.

[Uberblah]

Rye looks over the table and helps Raj up then goes to try and push Toast off. If successful he starts laughing. If not, he scowls.

[puss in boots]

He is succesful. Toast falls of the table and gets tangled up in Kerra's cloak.

Raj says to Rye Thanks.

[Uberblah]

Rye starts laughing and looks at Raj.
No problem buddy.

[puss in boots]

Toast's struggling wakes up Kerra. Why! What are you doing down there? Don't you have sense to not fall of tables?!? Toast just smiled.

Raj starts scratching at his collar, trying to get it off.

[Uberblah]

((does Rye have a collar or no? just for future reference))

Rye smiles and looks curriously at Raj.
Why are you doing that?

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia kicks Dead Time in the crotch and watches in satisfaction as it writhes on the floor before melting through the cracks. She then turns to Adder. So... you want to rule this place?

[Nevrmore]

"Not like a king or anything like that. In a town like this, though, it pays to rule the Underworld."

[Uberblah]

Zeb throws his dead time through the wall behind him. He perks up at the Underworld comment but still says nothing.

[puss in boots]

((Rye does not have a collar lest one was put on him by Zeb.))

It itches!

Kerra falls asleep again.

Toast snarls at Rye That was not funny!

[Obsidian Blade]

That it does... Sia says slowly, thinking. So you want to become a Co-Ordinater. What would I have to do? And what's the reward?

[Uberblah]

((no collar from Zeb either))

Rye gets a better look at the collar.
Why do you wear it then.
He turns and grins at Toast.
Oh but it was funny.

Zeb looks at Sia wearily ((spelling?)).
Sia, I don't think you quite know what you're getting yourself into... This seems like it will be more hassle and pain than it's worth.

[Nevrmore]

"Listen, girly, there's a few things anyone entering a business has to know how to do; Type, write papers, all that crap. In the same vein, there's a few thigns anyone entering a...'club' has to know how to do, and not all of them are pleasant by normal standards, so I've heard." Adder takes a cigarette out of his pocket and lights it, "I can pay you, but as of right now I'm only paying out of my own pocket, so don't expect much. Other than that, I can guarantee protection and freedom to do whatever the hell you want as long as it's not detrimental to me. If you want an example of my shining generosity, just a few days ago I rented an apartment room for one of my associates so he wouldn't have to continue living on the streets."

[puss in boots]

Raj searches for words. You know the slave collars? That stop people from running away? Well that is sort of like this. If I bite or scratch people then this collar will choke me untill I can't fight. It won't kill me though.

Toast looks annoyed, then playfully swats Raj.

Without even looking Raj's tail sidesweeps it and Toast is lifted clear of the table, with the force.

[Uberblah]

Zeb believes him but still doesn't trust him at all. He lets this be known to Sia by suggestive glances and gestures.

Rye blinks a bit.
Will you ever get it off?
He watches Toast and giggles a bit.

[Obsidian Blade]

You listen, skaldin. Sia says calmly. I know how to survive on the streets. I think you'll find I'm anything but a detriment to you. And you didn't answer my question. What would you want me to do? I'm not completely without morals. She fingers her dagger. And second, my name is Sia. Not girly.
She notices Zeb's gestures, and nods slightly in his direction.

[Uberblah]

Zeb nods back seeing that Sia seems to be handling herself quite well. He smiles to himself and relaxes a little.

[Nevrmore]

Adder smiles, "My apologies, Sia. I do like that fire in your belly." He puts the cigarette in his mouth ahd takes a drag, expelling the excess smoke from the sides of his cheeks. "I'd love to tell you in a detailed report everything I'm going to want from you, but sadly this little get-together is still in its infant stages and I'm focusing more on gathering members than commencing any operations. I can tell you that, in all likelihood, it will involve activites such as theft, violence, and murder. Does that bother you, Sia?"

[Uberblah]

Zeb eyes Adder cautiously. He doesn't know Sia that well but he thinks that the theft and violence appeal to her though he's not sure about the murdering part.

[puss in boots]

Raj nods slighly. When I become tamer.

[Nevrmore]

((Obsidion should really think about getting that Dead Time allergy checked out.))

[Uberblah]

((yes. but I hear it's fairly common in people. and computers. I hear that they like to slow up and block internet connection for a while. horrible allergy it is))

Rye looks confused.
You seem pretty tame to me.

[Obsidian Blade]

((I'm sorry. It's my stupid connection.))

Sia considers this. Murder isn't something I enjoy. But you can count me in. She leans forward. But I don't go for senseless destruction. Okay? She leans back again and takes her DLB back. So, laddy, what's your name?

[Uberblah]

((so your computer has the allergy then? that settles that question))

Zeb's eyes widen in shock as Sia agrees. He tries to object but finds himself unable to do so. He does raise a hand in objection though.

[Nevrmore]

"Don't worry, I try not to indulge in senseless destruction." He says, finishing off his cigarette and flicking it away, "The name is Adder." He sardonically adds "A pleasure to meet you."

[Uberblah]

Zeb just glares at Adder.

[puss in boots]

Raj looks to the ground. Well... most of the time I am... But, I am not when I am with the other cats. Clawed one almost to death. By accident of coarse.

[Nevrmore]

Adder regards Zeb, "No offense, but from what I've seen, you're not the type for me." He says.

[Obsidian Blade]

((More like a combination of that and my parents.))

Great to meet you too. She says sarcastically, rolling her eyes. Nice to know you have manners.

[Nevrmore]

"I like to treat my friends nice." Adder says, contemplating another cigarette.

[Uberblah]

Rye frowns at Raj.
I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure in a few more weeks you'll be ok.

Zeb just continues glaring at Adder.
Good. If you'd been paying any attention, you'd have noticed I don't want a part of this at all. I was trying to convince Sia not too, but that seems to have failed.

[puss in boots]

Kerra, Toast, and Raj get caught in a swirl of dead time.

[Nevrmore]

"That's touching, really it is." Adder nods sarcastically at Zeb.

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia looks at Zeb. What else am I going to do? I'm stranded here with no prospects and no money.

Do we have a meeting place or something? She asks.

[Uberblah]

((ACCURSED CONNECTION!!))

Zeb glares at Adder.
Shut up.
He looks back at Sia.
You could've gotten a job, waiten for the Co-Ordinator to come and pay you, something. Or what about-
He was going to mention Xeni, but realizes Xeni probably couldn't help right now.

Rye notices the dead time and comes back to sit on Zeb's lap.

[Nevrmore]

"We're still looking for a meeting place, I'm moderately sure I'll pick some old warehouse in The Slums, to start off."

Adder shakes his head at Zeb, "The whole 'Good Citizen of Society' act isn't fooling anybody, bud."

[Obsidian Blade]

The Co-Ordinater isn't going to show up anytime soon. Did you hear? I got a new mission; stay and find out more about the inhabitants of the Town. She shakes her head. I'm sick of it. I'm sick of him. I need somewhere where my talents can be used.

[Nevrmore]

Adder quirks his brow with interest, "Who is the Co-Ordinator?"

[Uberblah]

Zeb keeps glaring at Adder.
I'm not saying I'm the 'Good Citizen' as you put it. I just don't like or trust you.
He turns to Sia.
You got a new mission? And it's to stay here? I must have misunderstood last time then. Sorry if you don't like it here.

[Obsidian Blade]

My boss. He runs the Underworld in my old city.

She turns to Zeb. I got another one after I last talked to you. He wants me to stay here while he gets the Temple of Elders under control.

[Nevrmore]

((That's...a weird coincidence.))

"Well then, tell him to screw off because you work for me, now."

[Uberblah]

Zeb looks at Sia.
Well that's a fairly simple mission. Does he pay you by the mission? If so that's easy money right there.

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia narrows her eyes. He seems to have done what you haven't accomplished yet. I work for who I please, and if that means you as well, then I'll work for both.

She responds to Zeb. I get paid upon completion of my missions. Completion means I report back to base with the task undertaken with no mistakes. She laughs a little bitterly. Hard to get back to base from here, isn't it?

[Nevrmore]

"Underworld politics can get messy, you realize."

[Obsidian Blade]

I know that.

[Nevrmore]

"Are you afraid of what he might do if you quit?"

[Obsidian Blade]

He'll kill me if I quit. She states matter of factly. Everyone knows you can't just stop working for a Co-Ordinater. Even if I did manage to survive whatever method he used to pick me off, he'd cut off my contacts and resources on the streets. She shrugs. So I won't quit.

[Uberblah]

Zeb shakes his head.
That's horrible, Sia. Sounds like you're in deep with him. Deeper than I first thought.

[Nevrmore]

"Will he kill you if he finds out you are collaborating with me?"

[Obsidian Blade]

I grew up under his influence, and he first recruited me about five years ago, when I was less then fifteen years old. I'm in about as deep as I can get. Sia sighs and shifts. It's not actually too bad... but some missions make me really sick.


She shakes her head at Adder's question. I doubt it. As long as I'm available for any mission he wants me to complete. Besides, who's going to tell him?

[Nevrmore]

Adder smiles, "That's good. I wouldn't want to put my new associate in any pointless danger."

[Uberblah]

Zeb nods.
I don't know how to feel for you. Should I feel pity, happiness, sorrow, i don't know. Some missions are that bad, eh? Well let's not make you relive them then.

[Obsidian Blade]

Feel nothing. It's easier. Sia advises, then turns to Adder.
When are we starting this? And who else have you got working for you?

[Uberblah]

Zeb shrugs. Rye falls asleep in his lap.
I guess.

[Nevrmore]

Adder counts the people in his head.

"Only about five, right now. Three of them aren't really anything special to my knowledge, one is a vampire who can make weapons out of thin air, and one is some sort of demi-goddess who can promise me a large offer of followers to join our growing little club."

[Obsidian Blade]

I don't have any special powers, but the Co-Ordinater says he's going to start moving a few more harshes and other agents in. I'll be their commander, so they can be at our disposal if we need them. Sia traces wood grain patterns on the table again.

[Uberblah]

Zeb continues glaring at Adder.
I wish I could just take off his head right now. The only reason I'm not is because I don't want Sia to watch two deaths in that close proximity of time to each other. That could be traumatic.

[Nevrmore]

Adder, knowing all too well the glances of a person contemplating a horrible deed, regards Zeb, "Do you want to kill me? Don't lie, I can read it in your eyes."

[Uberblah]

Zeb blinks confused at how easily Adder picked up on that.
Quite frankly, I wouldn't mind it.

[Obsidian Blade]

((Sia's probably been traumitized enough to keep a psychiatrist employed for a very long time. Meh.))
Sia looks at Zeb. Are you okay? She recognises the look also, but having seen it a lot of times in different people she dosen't take too much notice.
Please let there not be another fight today.

[Nevrmore]

((Adder's been at this game for years, he's picked up a few things.))

"I understand you don't trust me, laddy. We all should have a healthy skepticism of strangers who come offering candy, but you should seriously reconsider who you shoot those glances at."

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia looks from one to the other disdainfully. Cool it, guys.

[Uberblah]

Zeb looks at Sia.
Don't worry, I'm fine.
He turns back to Adder.
The only reason I'm not attacking is because of Sia. She's gone through enough today to go through another fight. If I see you after this though, I'll be sure to greet you warmly with the warmth of your own blood running down your chest and chin.

[Nevrmore]

Adder closes his eyes at the thought.

"Mmm...Is that a promise?"

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia recoils slightly from both of them. Men are so weird.
Looking at Adder, she says, Are you suicidal, or something? Because personally I don't think that's a trait I much desire in an employer.
She simply shakes her head at Zeb.

[Uberblah]

I can assure you it will happen.

[Nevrmore]

"I look forward to the day, then." Adder says, licking his lips.

((Not suicidal, masochistic. Well, Sado-masochistic. He enjoys giving and taking pain in about equal measures.))

[Obsidian Blade]

((What a fun guy...))

Sia sighs as she watches them. Are we done hurling threats at each other?

[Baeleck]

Lycande snaps out of the dead time zone she got caught in earlier.

{Elf} Gah! They're everywhere! Stupid things...

She gives a sigh and leans back in her chair.

[Uberblah]

Zeb raises an eyebrow at Adder.
You have some either suicidal or masochistic problems if that lip licking is to be taken seriously.

[Nevrmore]

"Threats? I thought he was offering me a date." Adder says, grinning twistedly.

[Uberblah]

Zeb rolls his eys at Adder.
Ha. Ha. Very funny.

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia winces as she pushes a very disturbing image out of her mind. Can we move on? To something avoiding homcidal or masochistic tendencies?

[Nevrmore]

"I don't know, your friend has put me in an awkward position." Adder says, glancing at the police bracelet stuck on his wrist. It prevents me from even drawing a blade..How infuriating!

[Exachix]

Karaki snaps out of it too and smiles to Lycande.

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia notices his bracelet. So... you got caught. Doing what?

[Uberblah]

Zeb shrugs at Sia.
I guess.
He looks at Adder.
How have I put you in an awkward posistion? I'm not attacking you am I?

[Baeleck]

Lycande is pleased to see Karaki is still there. She gives a small yawn, and the bites her lip a bit.

I wonder what time it is...

[Exachix]

Karaki shrugs.

"I don't actually know." He smiles.

[Nevrmore]

Adder looks at Zeb, "I mean you've put me in an awkward position because now I'm all hot and bothered and can't do anything about it." He turns to Sia, "I accidentally skewered some bastard with a needle. Some weird insect threw up a big whirlwind. I tossed a stiletto at it, but it ricocheted into some guy's eye." Adder shrugs.

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia nods. Some weird things do happen in this place. What are the cops like here?

[Nevrmore]

"Mostly asses, really. Although one was nice enough to magic up a bath for me, so he gets extra points for that."

[Uberblah]

((oh yeah... I remember that... somehow mIshmale's sentence is up tomorrow. hehe :smallbiggrin: ))

Zeb shrugs. That's it.

[Obsidian Blade]

Sia seems about to say something, but the Co-Ordinater contacts her, and the amulet on her neck glows briefly.
I'm sending two more harshes over. They'll meet up with you tomorrow.
As you wish.

Sia looks up at Adder. He's sending over some more agents soon.

[Nevrmore]

"Good, toss 'em my way. As for me, I'll be going, now. Things to do, people to threaten, you know how it is." Adder says, standing, "I'll see you later, Sia, I'm sure you'll be of great use." As he walks towards the door, he turns to Zeb, "Pick me up at eight." He says, winking sardonically. He heads out the door.

((And it's time for dear old Nevrmore to go to sleep now. Goodnight all.))

[Obsidian Blade]

(('Night!))
Sia sighs and watches him go, thinking about what she just got herself into.

[Baeleck]

Lycande smiles at Karaki and streches a bit. She weakly smiles.

Oh well...

Feniar hops about a bit, and nibbles on the edge of her sleve. She looks at him, annoyed.

Awfully sorry... bad habit of mine.

((Good night))

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles and rubs his eyes.

[Baeleck]

Lycande yawns a bit more and begins to mumble to herself a bit.

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles.

"Do you want a drink or something?"

[Baeleck]

Oh, allow me... You got a round in for all of us yesterday. What'll you have?

She waits for a reply. Baeleck and Ethrai appear over the other side of the tavern, and go and order a plate of Bamhacon immediatley, not noticing Lycande or Feniar at first.

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles.

"Oh... I'll just have a dragon's fire breath. Thank you though."

[Baeleck]

Ok then.

She sighs happily to herself as she goes to order the drinks. Baeleck spots her from over the other side of the bar.

Lycande! Is that you!

She peers over at him, and then beckons him to come over.

Baeleck! It's so nice to see you again!

And you, Aryn's blessing to you.

They both give respectful bows, but then hug each other quickly.

So, what are you doing here?

His face takes a more serious note.

Elune...

Yes.

I saw her for a moment before I got caught in dead time. Is she...

Lycande sighs.

Yes, a chosen. I would never...

Baeleck ponders a bit.

Hmm... Come, let's take a seat.

Over here.

As the drinks for her and karaki arrive, she guides Baeleck over to their table. He nods to him as he sits down.

Ah, hello Karaki. I see you've met Lycande.

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles and sips his drink.

"Hello, I have. How are you?"

[Baeleck]

On top of the world, currently. Oh so happy. And yourself?

[Exachix]

"I am quite happy."

[Baeleck]

Well, that's always good to hear.

He smirks a bit. Lycande passes Karaki his drink and sits between him and Baeleck. Ethrai begins to talk to Feniar, joking about a bit.

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles.

"Thanks."

He sips it.

[Baeleck]

My pleasure, Karaki.

Baeleck nods a bit.

So, Lycande... How did you ever manage to reach here!

Oh, it was a long treck over the mountains. I flew most of it, thanks to Feniar and a lot of monster growth spells.

My wings are much better now though. She is suprisingly heavy, especially when wearing a huge rucksack!

Baeleck chuckles a bit.

How long ago did you get here?

Oh, a couple of days. Seems like less thanks to all the dead time I've been running into!

Gah, tell us about it. It's a nightmare.

I hope Shilea will be out soon...

Baeleck mumbles to himself a bit, being a bit miffed that the one he loves is still in suspended animation.

Sorry, what did you say, Bae?

Never mind. It doesn't matter.

He smiles a bit, and munches on his bamhacon.

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles.

"The dead time is a problem."

[Baeleck]

I'd like to see if there's anyone who can cure that problem...

Ethrai flaps over to near Karaki and sits cross-legged on the table. Lycande keeps talking to Baeleck about Elune and what happened, but keeps glancing back over at Karaki every so often.

[Exachix]

Karaki nodds and just sips his drink.

[Baeleck]

Ethrai looks back and forth between Karaki and Lycande, and a smile grows on his face. He leans on one arm and drums his fingers on the table a bit.

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles to Ethrai and looks over at Lycande.

[Baeleck]

Ethrai flies up close to Karaki, smiling a bit. He whispers close to his ear.

Hey... you know what? I think Lycande likes you...

Lycande looks over at him, not hearing what he said but curiously tilting her head and wondering what he might have whispered. She then turns back to Baeleck.

[Exachix]

Karaki blinks and whispers back.

"Really?"

[Baeleck]

Ethrai nods back a bit.

You should ask Feniar. He can tell what she's feeling, seeing as they have a kind of emotional link... It's the same with me and Bae.

Lycande raises an eyebrow at the mephit.

What are you whispring about?

Oh... nothing.

Ethrai grins, as does Baeleck a bit, sensing what Ethrai is on about.

[Exachix]

Karaki hmms quietly to himself, and sips his drink.

[Baeleck]

Ethrai flies off over to Baeleck. He taps his foot on the ground a bit, humming a tune. Lycande is still a bit confused, but then begins to blush a bit, and quickly finishes her drink so she can go and order another one.

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles and sips his own drink.

[Baeleck]

Lycande sits back down next to Karaki. She stares at her drink for a moment, thinking.

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles to Lycande and sips his drink again.

[Castaras]

A large balor appears in a whirl of magic. It sighs and orders a drink.

[Baeleck]

Lycande btes her lip a bit and sips her drink some more. She then taps Baeleck on the shoulder.

I... I'm going to get some fresh air... I'll be back in a moment.

She stumbles out of the door. Baeleck smiles knowingly, thinking of a similar situation.

Feniar looks over at the Balor, a little alarmed.

[Exachix]

Karaki watches her go and sighs, before sipping his drink again.

[Baeleck]

Baeleck, Ethrai and Feniar keep talking, although Feniar keeps his eyes firmly on the Balor.

[Exachix]

Karaki hmms and just sips his drink, having not noticed the balor yet, and listening to random conversations.

[Castaras]

The balor sips the drink. He looks over to Feniar, eyes laughing. He smirks, and swigs down the whole drink. He glances over to the others, before turning back to Cosmo for another drink.

[Baeleck]

The hawk blinks heavily, and then ruffles his feathers. He turns away from the Balor, looking a little concerned.

[Exachix]

Karaki sighs and downs the rest of his drink.

[Castaras]

The balor swigs down his drink, gets up, and leaves the tavern, deep in thought.

[Baeleck]

Lycande shuffles in round the edge of the door. She breathes in deeply, and makes her way back over to the table, a slight weakness in her eyes.

[Exachix]

Karaki looks up and sees her, then smiles.

"Hey, I was just coming out to see if you were ok."

[Baeleck]

I'm fine...

She looks down at the floor, moving her feet about as she sits.

[Exachix]

Karaki tilts his head, looking at her.

"Are you sure?"

[Baeleck]

She takes another deep breath.

Karaki, I...

She sighs, biting her lip. She's finding it very hard to say something.

[Exachix]

Karaki hmms.

"Yes?"

[Baeleck]

She opens her mouth and gives a croaky sound, but then closes it. She forces a slight smile and stands.

Can we take a walk somewhere?

[Exachix]

"Sure."

He stands and smiles.

[Baeleck]

Where to... I'm afraid I don't know this place too well...

Feniar begins to flap, preparing to take off, but Lycande indicates for him to stay. He nods a bit, and stays put.

[Exachix]

Karaki shrugs.

"We could find the beach?"

[Baeleck]

Baeleck smiles as he hears the mention of the beach.

It's a nice place. Head for the docks and you'll see it.

Lycande smiles, walks over to the door, and holds the door open for Karaki.

[Exachix]

Karaki smiles and goes through the door.

[Baeleck]

Lycande follows after him, but leaves the door open. Baeleck casually casts hold portal over his shoulder, and the door shuts. The three of them who remain keep talking, but can't respond to anyone else due to absence of player guidance.

[Uberblah]

((er... passed out. sorry))

Zeb passes out.

[Castaras]

Tasha walks in and orders a hot chocolate. She takes a seat and looks round the room.

[Kyrian]

Leonel wakes up and looks around the room.

[Castaras]

Tasha sips her drink, thinking.

[Therarde]

Therarde walks in, sits at the bar, and orders a DLB.

[Castaras]

Tasha glances over, before turning back to her hot chocolate.

[Who]

*Walks in followed by K9*
Afternoon all

[Castaras]

Tasha nods to Who.

G'day.

[Who]

*Nods back*
How's life?

[Castaras]

Lifeish.

She puts down her hot chocolate.

[Baeleck]

Baeleck, Ethrai and Feniar's player returns. They look around a bit, but continue to talk.

[Who]

*Looks confused*
I don't believe lifeish is a word, K9 is lifeish a word?
Word not found in databanks Master

[Castaras]

Tasha chuckles.

Not bad really.

[Baeleck]

Feniar sees Who and keeps a close eye on him.

[Who]

Ah that makes more sense. Is not bad the definition of lifeish?

[Kyrian]

Leonel shakes his head and scoffs at Who and K9

[Who]

*K9 beeps at Leonel*

[Baeleck]

Baeleck gets up and orders himself another plate of bamhacon, along with an Archon Ale and some muffins. He takes them back to the table.

[Castaras]

Hmm, probably.

[Kyrian]

Leonel gives K9 the finger before ordering a beer.

[Who]

K9 take note lifeish means not bad
Recording data Master

[Kyrian]

Leonel rolls his eyes as he listens.

[Baeleck]

Ethrai notices Tasha and gives a nod.

[Castaras]

Tasha nods back to Ethrai, smiling slightly at Who's comments.

[Who]

So how long have you been here for?

[Castaras]

Not that long actually. I came here about 3 or 4 days ago I think...

[Who]

Oh so what made you want to come here then? If you don't mind me asking.

[Baeleck]

Baeleck taps Ethrai on the shoulder.

{Auran} Who's that?

{Auran} Tasha. She's a police officer.

{Auran} Hmm... Nice to see you're getting on the right side of the law in my absence, at least.

{Auran} Peh. I'm completley LN. Of course I get on the right side of the law.

Baeleck rolls his eyes a bit.

[Castaras]

I'd rather not say at the moment.

[Who]

Ah okay. Well then I'm all out of things to say

[Castaras]

She smiles, and orders another hot chocolate from the grumbling Cosmo.

[Kyrian]

Leonel silently thanks the gods that Who's out of things to say, and drinks from his beer.

[Baeleck]

Ethrai does a few flips in the air, becoming a bit bored. Feniar gives a shake of his head.

You call that acrobatics! If I was outside...

Fact is: You aren't.

The mephit sticks his tongue out. Feniar would do the same, if he could, but his tongue it too short to fit out of the edge of his beak.

{Hawk} Bah, I'd probably end up biting it anyway...

[Castaras]

Tasha smiles at the mephit and the hawk, and sips her hot chocolate, thinking back.

[Who]

*Leaves with K9*

[Goblin Music]

Hm? wha? Dang! stupid Dead Time

[Baeleck]

The hawk carefully watches Who as he leaves, and then relaxes a bit. He puffs up his chest and ruffles his feathers unexpectedly. He then peers over at the guy complaining about dead time.

[Castaras]

Tasha turns to the man complaining about dead time. She sighs, looking into her empty cup. What I would give for a drink. Can't be too careful though.

[Baeleck]

Ethrai watches Tasha looking into her empty cup. He adjusts his wings a bit, so they are in a more comfortable position.

[Castaras]

Tasha orders some more hot chocolate. She turns to the rest of the tavern, thinking hard.

[Goblin Music]

Rryss orders a Darknight coffee grumbling about something other than Dead Time

[Rebonack]

A mysterious rhesus monkey prowls the rafters on the lookout for any godmodders to annoy.

[Baeleck]

Ethrai senses a portal is needed. He opens one, and Mychasi comes through.

Yo.

Baeleck grins.

Hey Mychasi! It's nice to see you again.

Bae! You're finally out! Where's everyone else?

Elune's out in the forest. Lycande has gone to the beach with Karaki. And Shal is at Elune's, waiting for Landaro and Shilea to come outa dead time.

Oh, so the other two are still stuck?

Baeleck nods a bit, frowning a little.

Don't worry, Bae, I'm sure they'll snap out of it soon enough. It won't take long.

Baeleck smiles a bit at this reassurance. Feniar's sharp eyes spot the monkey, and he watches it closley.

[Castaras]

Tasha moves over to the bar, putting her axe down by her chair. She orders another hot chocolate.

[Baeleck]

Baeleck offers some muffins he has left around. Ethrai declines, but Feniar takes one. Mychasi, naturally, takes more than his fair share, gobbling down four of them in the blink of an eye.

[Rebonack]

The strange primate walks from one end of its rafter to the other, taking every possible path to get there. Normally wave-forms collapse when they get observed, but apparently no one has told the monkey that.