GLoG 26: Now With 100% More Things Trying to Nom You!

[Kaelaroth]

Because I am looking for slightly more than friendship. Loyalty, and familial love, perhaps. And is there anything wrong with granting Gifts to those you wish to become close with?

[Reinholdt]

Reinholdt shuts up again, his cake comments ignored.
La de daa...

[Lex-Kat]

Of course not. But usually you give gifts to those you care for, after they show that they truly care for you. Not as a promise for their love and loyalty.

And I'm glad you enjoyed the cake. I put a lot of love into them.

She finishes her tea and sets it down.

[Kaelaroth]

Astir nods, slightly. 'twas a lovely piece of food, you are very gifted.

[Lex-Kat]

She smiles finally. Thanks.

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Judy the Assassin is in the sauna.

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Vidalia is in the Rose Garden. She seems to be dancing.

[FireFox]

Sam is wandering around, somehow managing to wind up at a place where there are undeadtimed characters; which means wherever the next poster is.
*Reads previous pages*

[Reinholdt]

Reinholdt is still quiet.

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Butler runs into Vidalia. Figuratively. "Hello ma'am! You look happy today ma'am. How..."
*hiccup*
"The pipeline breads the folk death with a lad."
...
"How are things ma'am?"

[Lex-Kat]

Vidalia looks at Butler quizically. I'm fine, Butler. What did you say?

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Lex sits silently.

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Judy relaxes.

[FireFox]

So I guess Sam is in the sauna. Oh, hullo Judy, how are you?

[Reinholdt]

The tension! Someone grab a knife.

*****

"I asked if you..."
*hiccup*
"How will the prompt lavatory breach the poem?"
Butler sighs.
"I asked if things were going well for you ma'am."

Something has to be wrong. There's no way Butler knows what lavatory is.

[Kaelaroth]

And Astir simply smiles.
And fades away.

[Lex-Kat]

Judy smiles wearily. I'm alright. How are you?

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Lex gets up and flutters away. I'll think some more on it. She says as she leaves.

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Yes, and I said I was alright, or something.

I meant, why are you babbling bad sentances? She looks concerned.

[FireFox]

Sam smiles. Well, apart from a death threat against Dani, things are great with us.

[Lex-Kat]

Death threat against Dani? Who from?

[Reinholdt]

Reinholdt nods and goes off to practice with the shotgun taser.

*****

"Oh that's what you meant Vidalia ma'am! Well I don't..."
*hiccup*
"The violate gentleman appears above the ratio."
"Don't really know ma'am. It just started happening after looking for that drowning man Vidalia ma'am." He didn't even miss a beat this time.

[FireFox]

The initial "M" apparently... Don't worry, I'll protect her.

[Lex-Kat]

I wish I could help. But I'm useless. Judy leaves the sauna.

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Drowning man?

[Reinholdt]

"Yes Vidalia ma'am. The one in the river I took a drink out of Vidalia ma'am."
*hiccup*
"The cookie sighs into the sun!"

"I couldn't find him though Vidalia ma'am. I think he disappeared ma'am. I didn't understand much of what he said though Vidalia ma'am."

[FireFox]

Useless? Sam stands up and tries to follow her. Hell, you're about as useless as I am compared to everyone around here.

[Lex-Kat]

So he spoke, while he was drowning? Take me to this river, Butler sir.

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Judy steps back into the Sauna, maybe bumping into Sam. I'm sorry Sam. I shouldn't have said that to you. You have more important problems. If you find you need my help, I will attempt to give it to you.

She steps out and sits down next to the pool.

[FireFox]

Thanks Judy, I appreciate it. How are things with you and Mint?

[Reinholdt]

"Umm... alright Vidalia ma'am. This way Vidalia ma'am."

And off they..
*hiccup*
"Beneath a powerful wood smokes any decided initiative."

Off they go to the Babbling Brook of Freedom Glades.

[Lex-Kat]

Judy looks down at the floor. I almost got her and the baby killed.

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Vidalia follows Butler to Freedom Glades.

[FireFox]

... what? Sam blinks, several emotions flicking over her face. I won't even go into how much I've screwed up worse, but what happened?

[Lex-Kat]

Mint was feeling sick, so I took her to the imperial hospital. But it was under attack by undead or something. The hospital itself was trying to kill us. I was totally useless. If it wasn't for Quinn, we would have all died.

Judy turns her head away and mumbles something.

[FireFox]

... Oh. Man, I have no idea what I could do either. Bullets and bombs don't really work on spirits and entire buildings... What did you say?

[Lex-Kat]

Nothing. She keeps looking away.

[FireFox]

Judy... Sam tries to put a comforting arm around her. Look, I've been there before. I know how it feels to not be able to... to protect someone you love. But I don't let that keep me down. I just try again, like with Dani...

[Lex-Kat]

It's different Sam. We are different. Sam may notice that Judy is crying. Yes, again.

[FireFox]

Sam tries to hug Judy silently, not knowing what to say.