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AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:06 PM
Tucked away in the corner of the astral plane there is demiplane. This demiplane is Aesa's planar realm.
Though small, it contains a variety of terrain. There is a small wood, a lake covered with mist, foothills and the small mountain on which her tower has been built. A path leads up the mountain to Aesa's tower.
The realm is obviously real, but something about it seems insubstantial and not quite there. The feeling that you will simply wake up from a dream, or that you will pass through the ground, is easily ignored or forgotten, but never overcome. Its quite a pervasive and insistant sensation.
Storms and lightning continually flicker in the background, and a thin mist coils about the surface of the entire plane, adding to its surreal quality. The plane maintains a constant, cool breeze and slightly chilly temperature.
Anyone venturing here who has earned Aesa's ire or comes in an unwelcome fashion may find that the lightning is not just in the background, and that the mist is more than just a whispy thing around their feet.
Furthermore, the shadowy, illusory nature of the plane means that Aesa can simply make it not exist... for selected people. It also allows her easy change over what the plane is like.
The tower itself is fairly small, but not crampt.

Aesa has now opened up her plane for mercenary buisness. Aesa takes any jobs that she feels inclined to take, ranging from tracking to assassination.

There is a portal that connects the first floor of Aesa's tower to the streets, and there is a sign next to it that reads:
MIST SPIRE-
Home of Aesa, Diviner, Assassin and Mercenary for hire.
Inquire inside.

BASEMENT: This area is connected to a small network of catacombs that lead to numerous places of interest. A few of these are Aesa's summoning chamber, her vault where Zchiz is now kept, and a training room.

FLOOR 1: The first floor contains a desk, a large number of chairs around a table, a fireplace, and is in general a 'welcome' area.

FLOOR 2: The second floor is a small but comprehensive library.

FLOOR 3: This floor is reserved fro the private quarters. As of the moment, there are five bedrooms, a kitchen, and a small living area.

FLOOR 4: The literal top of the tower. You are outside on this floor, and can see the entire plane. Apparently it is a good vantage point for throwing lightning bolts at things.

There is also a connected but somehow separate portion of the plane that is an eternally lit field of white, blue, and yellow flowers. This part of the plane is normally inaccesable.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:09 PM
Kalar bites his lip, confused

I thought a son was one of those big glowing balls of gas in the depths of space...

Hiko chuckes slightly

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:12 PM
Aesa grins.
There is no phonetic difference, but there is a spelling difference.
She draws six letters in the air.
Its reads: Sun Son.
The first word- she points to sun Is what you mean.

Rebonack
2007-03-31, 08:14 PM
Maph'tey finishes up his book and makes his way over to Aesa's location as, at this point, he doesn't hear her smashing the walls anymore.

The Tiny-Traveler pokes his head around a bookcase to better view the goings on.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:15 PM
He nods

Ooh... What's the second one?

He looks at the ground

I think that dictionary is missing a page.

Hiko beckons Maph'tey in.

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:17 PM
This one means a male child in relation to his parents.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:20 PM
He nods, then a look of realization comes over his face

You're my mother?

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:28 PM
At least in a adoptive sense, but you are from my blood.

Rebonack
2007-03-31, 08:29 PM
Maph'tey bounces around the corner, looking cute as ever. Hopefully the kid won't recoil this time around.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:32 PM
He bites his lip

... I don't understand... If I'm of your blood, why would you need to be adoptive? Who's my father?

Kalar doesn't really notice Maph'tey at first, though shrinks a bit when he does

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:35 PM
...its all rather complicated, Kalar.

Rebonack
2007-03-31, 08:36 PM
Because he doesn't want to feel left out Maph'tey bites his lip too.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:37 PM
((har har))

He frowns

I'd still like to understand...

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:38 PM
...well...
Kalar, you weren't born so much as you were created.
Aesa gives him a small smile.
I know people say they've had children by accident before... but I can literally say that about you. I don't care for you any less because of it though.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:41 PM
Kalar nods, hugging her again

What was I created, by, then?

Hiko begins drawing Maph'tey out of boredom

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:43 PM
Well, Lykan had need of a goddess's blood, and so I donated some.
My blood got mixed in with a number of things... mostly manticore parts. And so- you came about.
Aesa chuckles.
So I guess you could say your parents were a pair of reckless, shapeshifting druids who smashed things, me, a manticore, and Lykan.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:45 PM
He grins

So I get five parents instead of two... Cool.

He raises an eyebrow

Druids?

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:47 PM
Aesa shrugs.
They were just randomly running around the shop and smashed my vial of blood.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:49 PM
He nods

And the manticore parts?

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:51 PM
Knocked off the shelves, I suppose.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:54 PM
Kalar giggles slightly and hugs Aesa again

Hiko grins slightly as she works

Rebonack
2007-03-31, 08:55 PM
Maph'tey sits there and is drawn. Making out his exact details can be kind of hard because of how blurred he is.

Despite this fact he's still adorable.

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:56 PM
Aesa smiles a little.
Hm hm hm... a job well done. I like that.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 08:58 PM
Hiko, being an expert at his craft, catches the sand spectre perfectly. He shows him the drawing when he's done

Kalar grins

Even if I was an accident?

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 08:59 PM
Hm? Oh, I was talking about something else.
I think you're very well done.

Rebonack
2007-03-31, 09:01 PM
"Oooh. That looks good," Maph'tey comments as he inspects his likeness.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 09:02 PM
Kalar laughs again, hugging Aesa, then breaks off with a fit of blood-flcked coughing

... Sorry...

Hiko grins

Thanks...

She looks at it herself, biting her lip

Something else I've learnt to do is take the most notable traits of certain peoples and then be able to change their look while making them still identifyable.

I mean, I've drawn people as different races, species, genders...

He flips through his book

Some of these turn out pretty good, I've found.

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 09:04 PM
Aesa sighs.
Except that... I need to work on that.
Do you know what causes that?

Rebonack
2007-03-31, 09:06 PM
Maph'tey glances around, immediately noting the blood spray from the little tyke.

"Does he have tuberculosis or something?"

Lykan
2007-03-31, 09:10 PM
Kalar shakes his head

I haven't looked through Lykan's medical stuff yet.

Hiko bites her lip, looking at Kalar

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 09:11 PM
Aesa sighs and uses magic to examine him to try and tell if there was something that could be easily fixed, or if he would have to be entirely recreated to become better.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 09:20 PM
Kalar's body seems to be falling apart, literally. His immune system is slowly shutting down, parts of his lungs are begining to not function, etc.

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 09:22 PM
Aesa sighs and hugs him.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 09:29 PM
Kalar bites his lip

Is something wrong?

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 09:31 PM
It'll be alright, Kalar.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 09:36 PM
Kalar bites his lip, and nods. His tail wraps around one of Aesa's feet. Hiko begins drawing something else

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 09:37 PM
Aesa smiles and ruffles his hair again.
So what would you like to do, Kalar?

Lykan
2007-03-31, 09:40 PM
Kalar looks around

Ummm... Can we go someplace?

Hiko continues drawing

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 09:43 PM
Like where? What would you want to see?

Lykan
2007-03-31, 09:46 PM
He bites his lip

Somewhere outside the city.

Hiko finishes the picture and shows it to Aesa. It's a picture of Kalar and Aesa exactly as they are now.

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 09:48 PM
Aesa smiles at the picture.
Well, let me think for a bit, Kalar.

Lykan
2007-03-31, 09:52 PM
Hiko grins and kisses Aesa, a gesture which seems to confuse Kalar

... Okay...

AmberVael
2007-03-31, 09:57 PM
Aesa smiles at Hiko and caresses her face, then looks down at Kalar.
How about the mountains?

Lykan
2007-03-31, 09:59 PM
He nods, smiling slightly, though still not quite sure what's going on between Aesa and Hiko

I read about those... Okay...

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 10:33 AM
Aesa teleports them to the mountains.[hr]Aesa appears and goes to bed.[hr]Aesa gets up and teleports away.

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 10:12 PM
Aesa and Kalar appear.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 10:15 PM
Hiko looks up and rins, not really noticing Aesa's change of appearence at first...

Hey you two-... Woah...

She stares at Aesa, an undefinable look on her face

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 10:18 PM
Aesa twitches her tail obviously and grins at Hiko.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 10:19 PM
Hiko looks her up and down, a smiles playing her lips

What did you do?

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 10:19 PM
Why, nothing. What makes you ask?

Lykan
2007-04-01, 10:22 PM
She chuckles

The wings and tail, mostly.

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 10:34 PM
Aesa smiles and walks over Hiko grinning.
Oh no, they're entirely fake. See for yourself.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 10:39 PM
Kalar frowns when he hears this, and Hiko reaches out to touch one of Aesa's wings...

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 10:40 PM
Hiko finds an entirely real wing in his hand.
Aesa smiles widely.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 10:43 PM
Kalar smiles, and Hiko looks over her in wonder. She chuckles

Did this for the little one, did you?

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 10:45 PM
Aesa nods and puts one wing around Hiko.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 10:47 PM
Hiko smiles and kisses her

You really do make a fantastic mother, you know.

Kalar smiles and bounces over to them

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 10:52 PM
Rather odd, that.
Aesa puts an arm around Kalar.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 10:56 PM
Kalar nuzzles Aesa before breaking off and coughing violently. Hiko bites her lip

I meant to ask... What's up with that?

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 10:59 PM
He is a rather... poorly made creature. He won't last long like this.
Lykan and I are trying to figure out what to do.
Aesa gives a small sigh.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 11:05 PM
Hiko frowns as well, and she wraps an arm around Aesa

I'm sorry, Aesa...

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 11:07 PM
Its okay. We'll make him better, I know we will.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 11:16 PM
Hiko nods, smiling a bit. Kalar looks up at Aesa, hugging her

Aesa, how long will I be able to be with you? I read that most parents shun their children to go out on their own after a certain age...

A telepathic conection attempts to establish itself with Aesa again

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 11:17 PM
I think you'll be able to stay with me as long as you want, Kalar.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 11:20 PM
He grins again

I want to stay with you forever.

Hiko chuckles, sighing

The telepathic connection taps on Aesa's consciousness again

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 11:22 PM
Aesa connects, much like one would pick up a telephone.
Yes?
Aesa chuckles.
You might change your decision later.

Lykan
2007-04-01, 11:29 PM
Kalar frowns

Why would I do that?

Lykan's voice rings out through Aesa's head

Hello, is your refirgerator running?

More important: I may have a way to find out what's wrong with him... But I'll need to use your blood again... I'd need to make another one...

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 11:31 PM
Because someday you'll want to do things yourself. I don't think it will change things much though.
I see. Don't you already have a vial, or do you need another one?

Lykan
2007-04-01, 11:34 PM
Kalar grins

Well, right now, I want to stay here, despite of what you say the future will bring.

Lykan sighs

I suppose I could use the other vial you gave me... But I'd prefer not to.

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 11:36 PM
Very well then. I'll have it down there immediately.
Aesa smiles at Hiko.
I need to take Kalar back and talk to Lykan. I'll be back soon.
She kisses Hiko, takes Kalar's hand, and teleports.

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 11:46 PM
Aesa reappears next to Hiko and wraps her tail around him, being careful with the spines.
So... shall we?

Lykan
2007-04-01, 11:50 PM
Hiko grins

We shall.

AmberVael
2007-04-01, 11:50 PM
Aesa leads him upstairs and shuts the door on everyone.

Lykan
2007-04-02, 01:59 PM
Hiko wakes up and looks 'round for Aesa

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:01 PM
Aesa is still happily asleep, her slightly manticore like form laying peacefully on the bed.

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:04 PM
Hiko kisses Aesa, smiling

How did my sweet manticore queen sleep last night?

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:09 PM
Aesa wakes up and twitches her tail, smiling in a cat-like fashion.
Just fine.

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:15 PM
Hiko kisses her again

I must admit... Manticore hybrid? Kinky.

She grins

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:16 PM
Aesa chuckles and kisses Hiko back.
Well, Hiko. I think there is something I need to tell you.

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:19 PM
She raises an eyebrow

Oh? What's that?

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:21 PM
Lykan thinks he can figure out how to fix Kalar... but he needs to try making someone like him again.

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:23 PM
Hiko raises an eyebrow

... So there's going to be two little manticore-children running around now?

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:25 PM
I don't know if he has anymore manticore spines on hand, but something of the sort.

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:29 PM
Hiko sighs, and chuckles, kissing her again

As long as you like it...

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:30 PM
Aesa raises an eyebrow.
Do you mind?

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:35 PM
She grins

Hey, I don't mind, especially if you like it.

She kisses Aesa again

I love it when you smile... And you do it all the time around Kalar... So another like him would only mean all the better, right?

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:36 PM
Aesa chuckles and kisses him.
What would you do for me, Hiko?

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:42 PM
Hiko smiles, her toes playing around with Aesa's tail

Anything.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:42 PM
Really?
Then why didn't you just snatch me away from Rafael in the first place?

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:44 PM
She sighs

I was waiting for the oppertune moment.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:45 PM
Aesa chuckles.
That sometimes requires a rather long wait, Hiko...
Speaking of Rafael, whatever happened to that spear piece he had? Don't you want it?

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:48 PM
She bites her lip

Yes. I mean, it's part of a whole, right? And we already have the other peices... Might as well figure out what it does by putting it back together.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:51 PM
Aesa nods.
So we should go get it from him?

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:53 PM
She nods

Sure.

She grins

How's he going to react when he sees you wth another woman in the form of a part-manticore girl?

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:54 PM
Aesa shrugs.
Can't be any worse than me punching him in the face yesterday.

Lykan
2007-04-02, 02:56 PM
She chuckles

Really?

She shrugs

Let's get the look on his face... Should be priceless.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 02:59 PM
Aesa nods and tries to scry on Rafael.

Lykan
2007-04-02, 03:11 PM
Hiko traces a finger along one of her wings, smiling

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 03:13 PM
Aesa smiles and twitches her wing away.
He's in Trog's.
She takes Hiko's hand.
Ready?

Lykan
2007-04-02, 03:14 PM
Hiko smiles

Ready.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 03:16 PM
Aesa teleports them to Trog's.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 03:59 PM
Stepping naturally through the portal, Vedran tries to get a look at where his new boss has transported him.

((Description more or less. Want to know what he's go to work with.))

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 04:03 PM
((See my PM and work with that))

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 04:14 PM
"Interesting," Vedran says before opening the door to the outside. "Very intersting," he adds as he surveys the small complex of buildings.

He returns to his own living quarters. "So, a journal? Hm... very well." Vedran laughs to himself, "Rather like a small autobiography."

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 04:15 PM
A journal appears, floating in the air.
Or rather, in Aesa's hand. She fades out of invisibility, holding the empty book on the flat of her palm.
You'll also need this.
She hands him a small, iron charm. It looks like it could be strung on any number of things.
It will allow you to get back here.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 04:19 PM
"I would rather like to discuss it sometime with you as well. Some of my memory is a bit mixed up. I hope it is not too much of an inconvenience," Vedran flashes her an apologetic smile, "Although, I can take care of several things for the time being. Just whenever you are available, bored, interested?" He is fishing for an audience, although he would make do without one, he knows he's going to need a little help in some areas.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 04:21 PM
Aesa smirks and sits down on the air.
Do you need to settle in first, or can I use my spare time now?

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 04:26 PM
Vedran looks a little shocked, and raises an eyebrow as such, not having expected her to be more than grudgingly willing, much less available at all, "If you would like, I would be pleased."

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 04:27 PM
Aesa chuckles.
I'm currently in three different places, so you'll understand that my capacity for multitasking- and the amount of spare time I can have- is very large.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 04:32 PM
"All the better, then. I tend to be a bit of a sociable person," at this he shrugs. "Speaking of sociable, I assume you intend to fill this place with more... employees?" He courteously gestures Aesa to a chair.

((Dinner, brb.))

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 04:35 PM
Aesa nods and sits down in the chair.
Yes I do. Thank you.
She smiles a little.
Its going to be the most active and influential organization in Town, if I get my way. And the only one that isn't known of openly.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 04:57 PM
"I feel priveleged to be a part of it," He looks at Aesa, admiring her ambition. "So, our little chat. I'm uncertain where to begin and what precisely would interest you." While he speaks he uses one of his thread to grab hold of the iron charm and then fasten it into his stitching. Vedran also reaches out one hand for the book. "I believe the best way to start would be for you to ask a question, any question. Personal, biological, methodological..." He leaves the sentence open for her.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 05:01 PM
Lets start with personal, since I imagine you know the most about it.
She holds out the book.
[hr]
A second Aesa appears in the field of flowers, her wings gold and white. She is holding a mutilated faery in her hands.
With a sigh she holds a hand over her and heals the maimed faery entirely.
I'm sorry for what happened, but I couldn't do anything obvious. Try and stay safe, okay?
She teleports the faery to the station.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 05:08 PM
"Shall I take notes or shall you?" Vedran says trying to decide whether to take the book or not. "Oh, and please feel free to begin asking. I'm not entirely useless at multitasking either," He flashes her a roguish smile.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 05:09 PM
I'll be taking my own notes, and I'd prefer you explain a little so I can have a basis of knowledge for my questions.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 05:12 PM
Vedran takes the notebook and has a seat across from Aesa. "Very well. And, forgive me, what would you like me to explain?" He takes out a pen and begins to write something, presumably headers, titles, dates, all that.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 05:15 PM
Were you born like this, or did someone do it to you?
Explain.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 05:17 PM
He tilts his head back and smiles again, as though it ever leaves his face, "Good start, good start... No, I was not born like this. And it was not done in cruelty but to save my life." He stops, giving her a chance to pursue whatever part of that she chooses.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 05:17 PM
What did they first do, and why did you need it?

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 05:27 PM
"Well, accidents happen. Particularly those of the explosive variety," Vedran sighs. "There were two of us, both young men. Still boys, in actuality." He still has a smile on his face, only this one seems to be more like that of a daydream, though he's trying to get back into his memories. "My best friend, in fact," the smile fades to emptiness, "He was incinerated. Nothing but ashes." Vedran shuts his eyes quietly, still maintaining an easy voice, "He took the force of it. I only lost most of my body." The smile returns.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 05:28 PM
Aesa nods and idly scribes runes in the air.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 05:54 PM
"Right then. Now, here's where it'll get tricky to remember. I was unfortunately, well, perhaps quite fortunately, unconscious at the time. For a while, anyway." He rubs the bridge of his nose momentarily before continuing, "Not to get off topic, but perhaps it would be good to explain a little about my family first. It might get a little confusing otherwise." Vedran lets out a small laugh.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 05:55 PM
Aesa nods.
Then do continue.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 05:58 PM
"Don't get my wrong. But my family was evil," Vedran laughs, "Darn good parents, but evil. Well, I mean, more like... had evil as a hobby." He wonders what questions might spring from that.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 06:00 PM
Aesa grins.
I think I understand that very well. Keep going.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 06:07 PM
"My father was into necromancy, well into his studies on lichhood before his untimely demise. Paladins," Vedran rolls his eyes, "Well, business is business. Couldn't blame him too much for that. I mean, we still killed him, but... "

He shrugs, "I digress. Mother was into her thing with torture, not unlike yourself." He offhandly gestures at Aesa, "Of course, she did her best and reserved it for enemies, but she did it with a gusto. We had to build a seperate wing just so we could get some sleep." He laughs at this, still amused, "My sister is like a human succubus and my brother has this thing with thievery and raiding. In any event, we had some connections with less than savoury folk, as it were."

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 06:09 PM
Aesa nods.
Understandable.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 06:15 PM
"Indeed," he nods briefly as well, "So, a friend of the family was called in, since I was not dead, but I wasn't going to live elsewise." Vedran holds up three fingers, putting them down as he counts off, "He was three things: an alchemist, a healer, and a necromancer. My father told him he was to do whatever it took. This," He gestures to his scarred, stitched, and mismatched body, "was the result."

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 06:16 PM
Aesa tilts her head.
I see.
Do you know where that man lives?

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 06:23 PM
"Does "dead" count as a location?" Vedran raises an eyebrow, "But he still might have some documents on the incident."

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 06:24 PM
That will do.
Aesa scribes another rune.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 06:25 PM
He furrows his brows next, "I'll warn you though, it took a few years, not all of which was strictly work, there was a great deal of recovery, and both of which were none too pleasant. My current condition in regards to pain is like karma." Vedran gestures flippantly with one hand to emphasize.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 06:27 PM
Aesa nods.
This will mostly be theoretical for me, I assume. I don't intend to do it on myself, and there are few others I would try to do it to, unless they were willing.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 06:31 PM
"Miss Aesa, you are an enigma. Knowledge for knowledge's sake is seldom seen among those of ambition, which you obviously show in this little "project" of yours," He says this in both a complimenting and amused tone, the project referring to her organization.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 06:33 PM
Aesa also seems amused.
Honestly, I have no need for this organization. Most of what I do is for my own amusement, including the organization.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 06:35 PM
"Many people don't need power, but they still seek it. Notoriety, control, and I suppose just simple amusement as well," he leans back into his chair, still very relaxed.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 06:38 PM
Aesa waves a hand.
Much more power than this and it'd be boring.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 06:42 PM
"Very well. I shall try my best to aid you in your amusement," he runs his hands over his face and hair quickly, trying to get rid of a few strands that keep falling over his face, despite the fact his hair is not that long, just enough to get into his eyes now and again. "So, any other questions on your mind? As I said, anything is open, not just the exact procedure."

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 06:44 PM
So how long did it initially take for him to bring you back to life? What about the other steps?

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 07:02 PM
"The thing is I never actually died. I was infinitesimally close, but if I had I doubt the procedure would have worked at all. Then I'd merely be a mindless flesh golem at best. I'm still "living" but it's still a drastic change," He thinks and sighs, "As for the procedure, I have not given it much thought since then. Whatever he did, the fact that it worked was good enough for me. It was a fine mixture of his three talents. Areas in which I've gained skill during my time with him."

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 07:03 PM
Aesa nods.
Understandable. So did you improve on his methods?

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 07:11 PM
"I'm unsure. I haven't been able to make my own body parts yet, I have to get them from other sources. I've taken to grave robbing as of late," he shrugs, "Not exactly smiled upon, but I need them more than their previous owners do." He thinks about her question, "I'm a fair healer though, for not having much need of it myself. All I need to do personally is simply stitch myself back together. My body does the rest. Sometimes it'll stitch itself without me even noticing."

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 07:13 PM
Aesa nods and thinks.
I see. Do you ever kill to get new parts?

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 07:21 PM
"Not for the parts only. I'd take what was left when our business was concluded. It is highly wasteful otherwise," he says, tone saying that this is completely reasonable.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 07:25 PM
Aesa nods.
Understandable.
What have you learned about how it was done?

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 07:30 PM
"It's fairly straight forward. I simply detach what I need from the body, whatever I feel I am low on at the time, and I assimilate it into myself. This can be done by opening some stitches and putting it wholy into my body, my old method, or absorption, something I've learned to do a few months ago." Vedran remembers he is supposed to be writing all this can quickly begins scribbling on the journal.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 07:34 PM
Okay then.
Aesa's runes flash.
One moment.
She goes into a slight trance.
((be back in maybe an hour))

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 07:36 PM
"Not a problem," he chimes in, taking this time to scribble down what he has listed thus far.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 09:17 PM
Aesa looks up.
Okay, where were we?

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 09:20 PM
"Wherever your whim leads us, Miss Aesa," Vedran looks up from his paperwork with that same smile.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 09:22 PM
Aesa shakes her head, smiling.
How exactly do you assimilate things?

Lykan
2007-04-02, 09:24 PM
A telepathic probe prods at the edge of Aesa's consciousness. Again.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 09:26 PM
"Ah, you mean my second method. To be honest, I don't know how it works functionally. I just take it into myself." He stop to think, trying to find a way to explain it. "Bring me a limb and I'll show you." He looks up over the journal, wondering what her response will be.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 09:26 PM
Aesa sighs.
Patience... patience...
She connects.
What is it, Lykan?
She holds up a finger to Vedran.
Just a moment.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 09:29 PM
"Of course. I don't expect miraculous arms to fall out of the sky with nary an effort," he thinks back for a moment about the door and the kettle and tea. "Then again..." but he leaves this sentence silent, seeming to understand she is busy.

Lykan
2007-04-02, 09:32 PM
It's alive. It's actually been alive fore awhile now... Wanna meet your new little one?

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 09:36 PM
Ah... I guess I will.
Be right there, Lykan.
Aesa sighs and stands, giving a small smile to Vedran.
I'm afraid a rather pressing matter has to be attended to, and I don't want to leave an illusion there, so I will leave one here instead. Don't worry, I'll be here in every capacity except physically.
She flickers, then sits again, now an illusion.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 09:41 PM
"Miss Aesa, I'm honoured to know I enjoyed your physical presense for much of this time, but I'd like you to know that you can share whatever matter if that is your wish," the smile has turned to one more sincere than amused.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 09:44 PM
Aesa smiles a little.
Oh its quite alright- I'm just doing some rather vital experiments with a... I suppose he could be considered a friend now, yes...
Anyways, we accidently created a young boy, but apparently he is quite unhealthy, so we are duplicating the experiment in order to see what we can do to remedy this.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 09:47 PM
He tilts his head back in understanding, "Ah... perhaps I might have a look at him sometime? I have a fair amount of experience with "extraordinary" healing. Particularly with my personal work and the work of my teacher," he laughs light-heartedly again, "You wouldn't believe the cases he got. During my procedure and treatments, I learned a good deal."

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 09:49 PM
We'll sort it out, I'm sure, but I'll keep your offer in mind.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 09:52 PM
He nods, "I am sure you've got things well under control. Offer stands, along with any other help you desire." It is apparent he takes his job very seriously, not to mention that he makes for a loyal friend, despite his lackadaisy attitude.

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 09:55 PM
Aesa nods.
Now, what more is within the basic understanding I need to know of this... craft that keeps you together.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-02, 10:02 PM
He shakes his head, "No, not tonight. I would like to rest and I would also like you to go see your friend and your children with the entirety of yourself." Vedran sets down the journal with some finality, smiling all the while, "I will be happy to continue more in the morning at your leisure." He waves as he wanders into his bedroom, presumably to bed down for the night, not really waiting for a reply.

((G'night, Vael.))

AmberVael
2007-04-02, 10:05 PM
Aesa tilts her head, and then smiles.
How curious.
She suddenly grows intensely amused, and in the morning he will find materials for making tea in his room.
Aesa vanishes.
((Night))

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 08:31 AM
Rafael and Aesa appear on the plane of flowers, white, blue, and yellow flowers covering the place. Light radiates from no apparent source, and wherever they step, the flowers mist into illusion and are not harmed.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 08:32 AM
Rafael looks around. It's beautiful...

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 08:33 AM
Aesa lets go of his hand and sits down.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 08:42 AM
Rafael looks around some more before sitting beside her and giving her a smile.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 08:43 AM
Aesa runs her hand through the flowers, not looking much happier.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 08:44 AM
This place is beautiful Aesa....thank you. But...I'm still a little confused.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 08:45 AM
Aesa looks over at him.
What is it?

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 08:48 AM
Rafael looks into her eyes. I assume you trust me now?

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 08:49 AM
I... I guess so.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 08:49 AM
You're not sure?

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 08:51 AM
I just never really thought about it.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 08:53 AM
What changed? Between us, you trusted me last night with your story...

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 08:56 AM
Just foolish thoughts and ideas.
Aesa shakes her head.
I wanted certainty. I wanted simplicity...

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 08:58 AM
What used to make you happy?

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 08:58 AM
Happy?
I never really got a chance to be happy, Rafe.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:00 AM
I want to do anything I can to make you happy. Genuinely happy.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:01 AM
I'm well aware of that, Rafe. But all you're saying is that you want to. They say that it is the thought that counts, but...
Aesa shakes her head.
I don't know... I don't know what you can do.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:07 AM
Rafael puts an arm around her and gives a small sigh.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:08 AM
Aesa leans against him, wondering what she should do.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:13 AM
I need to know something...

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:15 AM
Aesa looks him in the eyes.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:17 AM
Rafael gently touches her cheek. Last night...you said that when you were pushing me away, you still wanted me to take you anyways. Is that how you really feel?

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:18 AM
Aesa looks down, and nods slowly.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:19 AM
Rafael gently lifts her head up and lightly kisses her.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:21 AM
Aesa kisses him back, putting her wings around him.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:25 AM
Rafael prolongs the returned kiss for a few moments, but slowly pulls away and gently touches a wing. Then I want to give you this...

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:27 AM
Aesa shivers a little and watches him.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:31 AM
Rafael gives a small sigh and closes his eyes for a moment. Upon opening them, he looks deep into her eyes, as a 3d mesh appears in his hand. It fills in, and Rafael, still looking deep into her eyes, offers the rod over.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:34 AM
Aesa slowly takes it, and then it vanishes. She continues resting against him.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:36 AM
I'm sorry I didn't hand it over earlier... Rafael holds her close.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:38 AM
Aesa doesn't say or do anything besides get held.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:42 AM
Rafael gently runs a hand down her back, wanting to comfort her.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:44 AM
Aesa gently shakes her head to get her long brown hair off of her back, and also leans a bit more against him.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:47 AM
Rafael gives a small smile and starts to rub her back lightly.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:50 AM
Aesa gently rests against Rafael, sliding her arms around him.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:54 AM
Rafael slides his other arm around her and gently squeezes, smiling a bit more now.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 09:56 AM
Aesa closes her eyes and lets him rub her back.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 09:59 AM
Which Rafael does.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 10:01 AM
Aesa hums very, very softly and tightens her arms around him.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 10:05 AM
Rafael kisses her cheek. And continues the back rub.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 10:11 AM
Aesa slowly pulls her wings and arms all the way around him and kisses him.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 10:14 AM
Rafael returns the kiss, prolonging it for as long as she desires.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 10:16 AM
After a while, Aesa breaks off the kiss and leans against him again.
So, Rafe, what should I do?

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 10:21 AM
Rafael continues to hold her close. I...I don't know

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 10:22 AM
Aesa sighs.
Then I'll leave you until you can make your decision. Goodbye for now, Rafe.
She kisses him on the forehead and vanishes.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 10:23 AM
Will I be able to contact you this way again? Rafael tries.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 10:26 AM
He recieves a brief confirmation, then she vanishes from his mind.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 10:27 AM
Rafael lies out in the field and closes his eyes, trying to think of everything and not let the hiding tears come to his eyes.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 10:40 AM
[Vedran's Living Quarters]

If anyone were watching, they would see Vedran sprawled out unceremoniously in the bed, the sheets wrapped around one leg and partially lying across his torso. They would also see that same grin plastered on his face, even in sleep. His eyes open, the mismatched hazel pair trying to adjust, and he sits up rather quickly, leaning a little too far forward and having to back up a little to regain balance.

"Right then, what is the first order of the morning, I wonder?" With a spry hop he disentangles himself from the bedding and puts his feet on the floor. Wandering into the small kitchen area, he notices the tea supplies, causing his lip to curl into a slightly more amused smile. "A very reasonable employer, I have, indeed."

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 10:42 AM
Vedran might hear something outside of his room, but the sound is rather muffled.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 10:45 AM
Vedran raises an eyebrow at the sound, wondering if there is something he should be doing about it. He lets out a quiet laugh before deciding he might as well see what's going on, seeing as he does live here now and all. He wanders easily towards the sound.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 10:48 AM
He finds his way to the training room, where there is someone practicing sword techniques.
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As he enters, she stops and looks up, resting the sword easily on her shoulder.
Hey there.
Her rather southern accent is quite noticeable.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 10:51 AM
"Greetings," Vedran tips his imaginary hat again along with flashing a friendly smile. He is torn between examing the room or the swordswoman. Considering the room isn't going anywhere, he decides to try to assess her mainly.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 10:57 AM
Yer tha new employee then?
Vivian tightens her glove, balancing her sword with the crook of her arm. She has oddly vivid blue eyes, and dusky, semi-short red hair that is well kept but obviously not kept in place.
Practicing with a sword will do that after all.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 10:58 AM
"I suppose that would make you the old one?" His eyes are lit with amusement.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 10:59 AM
Vivian grins.
Nah, I jest hang aroun' the employee only section.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 11:01 AM
Good, someone with a sense of humour. Vedran decides to try and get some information from her, "So, unless I miss my guess, you must be the lady that Miss Aesa told me ever so briefly about."

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 11:05 AM
Tha's prob'ly right, though I weren't aroun' ta here yer conversation.
Vivian swings the sword off of her shoulder and grounds it.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 11:08 AM
"Then perhaps we should carry out our own version of it?" He glances at her sideways, "A name would be a good place to start, or so I'm told. I am Vedran. Although, recently, a few people have taken to calling me Strawman or Scarecrow." Vedran looks upward towards the ceiling, in recollection, a wide grin spreading across his face.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 11:10 AM
Vivian considers him.
I think I kin see why.
She holds out a hand.
Tha name's Vivian.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 11:11 AM
((Vedran is struck with dead time that he will not be able to conquor for at least 3 hours.))

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 11:12 AM
((Heh, same here, really))

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 03:02 PM
Without really turning his head back down, he brings his eyes to her. Vedran holds out his own hand for a courteous handshake. "Pleased to meet you." If she takes the hand she'll find the handshake is very sincere and whole-hearted.

((None of those wimpy handshakes. Hmph.))

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 03:12 PM
((Indeed! Feels like holding a dead fish! Blech))

Vivian seems a little amused at his head's position, and takes his hand in a similarly firm grip.
She has a bit more strength than it she like she does.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 03:17 PM
One of his smiles creeps up on his face at the handshake. Looking at her normally, he asks, "So, I'm interested, how did you end up getting involved with Miss Aesa?"

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 03:21 PM
Jest a while back I was a bit down on my luck, so she hired me ta do a job fer her. She realized that tha lack a' money in my pocket didn' testify ta my skill.
Vivian grins.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 03:23 PM
"To be sure," he nods. "I can see you've been practicing. Care to join me in a game sometime?" Vedran's eyes take on a slightly playful glint.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 03:27 PM
Sure, why not? In tha meantime though, I'd best git goin'. There's a fella she wants me ta meet.
Vivian pulls a small cube out of her pocket, opens a portal to some docks somewhere, and vanishes through it.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 03:32 PM
"Hm... interesting people," he smirks to himself before beginning to make use of the training room himself.

Vedran tries some acrobatic kicks and punches with his limbs. "Still a tad too slow. Need to boost the connection." There is a slight cracking noise as he shifts various muscles and bones into a more proper alignment. He throws another punch experimentally, and is pleased with the force behind it. "Huh... these were some good arms. Thanks," he compliments to the air, indicating whomever had been the previous owner of the arms.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 03:34 PM
An illusion of Aesa appears.
Hey Vedran, up to do a little hunting and talking around?

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 03:37 PM
Vedran completes a flip he was in the middle of and turns to face Aesa's illusion, already having gotten used to her sudden appearances. "You've got some business for me, I take it?" he says cheerfully, tilting his head sideways a bit.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 03:39 PM
Aesa smiles a little.
More like a follow up on one of my own, but yes.
Few days ago I ransacked a place called the OmniShop. I haven't heard so much as a hint of reaction from what I did, so I am beginning to wonder...
Go to the OmniShop, see if it is still ruined, and what the owner is up to. He is known as 'the Gent.' Then, I'd like you to ask around and see if the police know and if they have any interest in coming after me for that, or any other matters I may have 'attended' to.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 03:45 PM
Vedran half bows, "I'd be more than happy, Miss Aesa." He stops and thinks for a moment, "Oh, how exactly do I leave and return? We might have glazed over that detail if I'm not mistaken. I do realize, however, that it has something to do with this charm." The stitches hold the iron charm out a little ways.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 03:47 PM
The charm allows you to return to this place.. That passage over there-
Aesa points to it.
Leads down to a teleporter that teleports you to an alley near Trog's tavern.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 03:52 PM
"Very well, then," he nods and begins heading that way. Vedran begins to walk a ways away, "Oh, yes," he stops without turning around, but she can see he tilted back his head a little, "Forgive my curiousity, but that matter last night? I assume things went well for you?"

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 03:52 PM
Aesa smiles.
Yes it did, if a little shorter than I would have liked.

Ms_Elaneous
2007-04-03, 03:55 PM
"Good, good," he continues walking, "Try to take some time for yourself now and again. Particularly when it comes to friends and family." He gives one light-hearted wave before entering the portal.

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 03:56 PM
Aesa poofs away.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 04:07 PM
Rafael wakes up and looks around the field. Aesa?

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 04:08 PM
Yes, Rafael?

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 04:09 PM
I have some ideas...

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 04:11 PM
Aesa teleports back to his side.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 04:12 PM
First...what does your heart say? Or is it as confused as you?

AmberVael
2007-04-03, 04:14 PM
I want to be with you and Hiko.

Kyrian
2007-04-03, 04:15 PM
Rafael nods and thinks, putting an arm around Aesa.