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Thread: Idyll Heresies [IC]
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2010-03-04, 01:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia leads Pius to the double doors and then opens them to... what?
Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-04, 01:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia and Pius:
SpoilerThrough the final pair of double doors awaits a massive bedroom. At the sizeable bed's foot lies a pretty girl, nearly nude and shivering amidst half a dozen empty sacs of Idyll. Upon the bed, Acolytes find a bound man that Xanthia may or may not recognize. He bears a single cut along the base of his abdomen, and his belly is swollen.
"ARGH!" He screams in agony. "HELP ME! FOR THE EMPEROR"S SAKE!". He yells, clearly enduring the agonies of the damned.
"I will give you thrones! Anything you want! Just save me! do something!" He pleads."Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-04, 01:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia steps forward, looking at the man with his cut, swollen belly. "What happened, Liam... who did this to you?" She scans the room carefully to look for any signs of the sorcerer or if there are telltale traces of static on Kensington's belly.
SpoilerAwareness: (1d100)[90] vs. 31Last edited by Wiz; 2010-03-04 at 01:55 AM.
Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-04, 12:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Pius and Xanthia:
SpoilerYou can easily tell there are things festering inside Kensington's wound.
As you approach, he seems horrified: as if he's been caught red-handed.
As he opens his mouth to answer, and perhaps even apologize, something tiny crawls out of his stomach: moments after, a black swarm bursts from the wound.
Still alive, Kensington's eyes roll over in pain. His agonizing screams drowned by the infernal buzzing of hundreds of beating wings.
The Swarm moves to surround both surround you and engulf Kensington. Only by destroying it can you hope for a moment's reprieve.Last edited by Saldre; 2010-03-04 at 12:12 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-04, 04:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
“Back!” shouted Pius, drawing his laspistol with a swift movement – training its flickering sight on the centre of the rising swarm, he realised the futility of the gesture in moments.
His arm swung up, taking aim at the fastenings of the four-poster’s curtains – the red dot of the pistol’s sight alighted on its target, and the Commissar fired.Last edited by LCP; 2010-03-04 at 04:37 PM.
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2010-03-04, 06:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Seeing what Pius is up to, Xanthia acts to preserve their only source of information from this venture and lunges forward to grab Kensington and pull him off the bed. As she does this, she shouts, "If it flames, the fire supression system will kick in!"
SpoilerI'm not sure what the chain of rolls on this one would be, so if you could figure it out and either let me know or roll it, Saldre.
Edit: If there's a half phase/action left at the end of grabbing, pulling, sweep any bugs clinging to him off...Last edited by Wiz; 2010-03-04 at 06:19 PM.
Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-05, 03:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Pius and Xanthia
SpoilerXanthia Leaps onto Kensington as the curtains tumbled down on the infernal swarm, pushing him out of harm's way. Instead, the swarm refocuses its onslaught on her, lashing out at the woman as she dives into its depths.
The Commissar's aim is good enough that he snaps the fastening but avoids hitting the curtain itself. The large wooden bar holding it up comes crashing down along with the curtain, covering the entire bed, where moments ago Xanthia had pushed Kensington out of the way....
Xanthia:
Spoiler[OOC: it would have been an agility, with a heavy modifier as you were right by him when this happened. I rolled it for you, you got a 31, which was enough to succeed. Like I told Loken, if your not sure what to roll, just throw down a d100, and if there's need for a roll I will apply to the result. On a side note, dodge reaction to avoid the final attack of the swarm (unless it liberates itself...)]
The Group in "the floats": [Sorry I forgot you guys for a while there...]
SpoilerAs you wander the bazaar, you cannot help but notice that almost everything is unusual: people are crying out offers for items that seem too good to be true (Which, for the most part, they aren't).
The crowd, for the most part avoid your small group. Hack's large size, and cipher's unusual aura single you out. Fortunately, as everybody minds their own business, they do not seem to care. Loken, concealed by Hack's very shadow, also passes unnoticed.
Approaching the hot-spot, you might even hear the call for something of interest to you!
Spoiler[OOC: This is your chance to shop! Tell me what item your looking for (and what page of what's book its on) and I will tell you if you find it!]
Cipher:
Spoiler[OOC: Walking into the crowd, perception test to notice something rather strange.]Last edited by Saldre; 2010-03-05 at 03:23 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-05, 07:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Dragging free of its scabbard, Pius' chainsword coughed into life with a motorised roar, the Commissar letting off a searing las-shot in the direction of the boiling mass beneath the collapsed curtain.
"Get him out of the room!" he barked at Xanthia, steeling himself to intercept the angry swarm. "Now!"
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2010-03-05, 09:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia did not do anything as stupid as jumping on the bed, she did - however, manage to drag Kensington off of it, during which the swarm focused some of it's attention on her. She is clear of the bed as the curtains begin to fall, and takes a moment to sweep any clinging swarmers off of her and Kensington.
Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-06, 01:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia & Pius:[I am turning crazy, I could have sworn I posted yesterday...]
SpoilerThe curtains quickly catch fires and the flames begin to spread on the bed. The mass trapped beneath them heaves as it claws its way out, the creatures inside caught in the inferno.
As the smoke rises to the ceiling, the sprinklers activate pouring torrential rain unto the room.
Wet, the swarm (or what's left of it) is now too heavy to fly. A lone bug-like creature crawls out from beneath the destroyed curtains, making its way towards Pius: a lone soldier lusting after a single taste of blood before its inevitable destruction.
Loken:
SpoilerIn the corner of your eye, you see a peculiar man that catches your attention. Thin, gaunt-like, wearing large white glasses and a brown coat. He's yelling out an offer to what-seems to be a rather desperate crowd.
"I got this kit he says, and its got everything you need to have a good time: then make sure you come out of it alive. Two Hundred Thrones for it!"
[OOC: You can buy it for a mere 50 thrones extra, this is the black-market after all!]Last edited by Saldre; 2010-03-06 at 02:28 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-06, 02:22 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Nov 2009
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Ignoring the water raining down on him, Pius took aim at the crawling creature and fired, blasting its innards across the floor.
SpoilerHalf action: Aim
Half action: fire laspistol - (1d100)[31]
Satisfied the threat was over, he moved over to the door, nodding to Xanthia and Kensington.
"Get him out of this place. I'll catch up."Last edited by LCP; 2010-03-06 at 02:44 PM.
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2010-03-06, 02:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Pius and Xanthia:
SpoilerKensington writhes on the floor in agony, a gaping wound in his belly. How he's still alive is beyond you.
"Get me a chirurgeon..." He begs, his voice dying down to a weak mumble.Last edited by Saldre; 2010-03-06 at 02:56 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-06, 03:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jul 2007
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia sways a little bit, rivulets of blood washing down her armored bodysuit and scrivener's robes. "You're not the only one who needs a healer." She looks up at Pius, "There's going to be a big mess over what's happened here... particularly the cream of jaded malfian-noble youth who've dismembered themselves in the other rooms. Shall we get him out of here to question him - perhaps to keep him alive long enough for a trial, or question him here?" She pauses, swaying... then realized he spoke before she did. "Oh... okay... you... may not want to look at what's going on in the other rooms." She leans down and picks up Kensington and carries him out of the room, averting her eyes from the horrible... yet horribly attractive scenes she is seeing.
Last edited by Wiz; 2010-03-06 at 03:07 PM.
Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-06, 03:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia:
Spoiler"T..trial? N-no... I'll answer your questions... just..." He says, fading in an out of conscientiousness as the pain overwhelms him.Last edited by Saldre; 2010-03-06 at 03:10 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-06, 04:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jul 2007
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia gets into the elevator, switching channel on her comm. "Hello... Dr. Fremde? Good... I'm glad you're in. Yes, it's me. I have someone who needs help quickly and descreetly. Can you meet me out front of this address... Yes. No, you won't need a driver, I can take over while you check him out. I think we'll need to take him back to your office." She pauses, "Yes... I could use a little help, but it's nothing that can't wait. How soon can you be here?" She nods, more to herself. "Okay, I'm taking him downstairs now." She switches her comm back to the channels that Pius wanted her monitoring.
Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-06, 04:23 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Hearing the door close behind Xanthia, Pius stepped out into the main chamber. The dark shapes of the disgusting revellers loomed around him, filling the air with the stench of Chaos. His duty was clear.
Walking over to the door by which they had entered, he hit the light switch, turning back to face the room.
"I am Commissar Pius Valdemar, of the Imperial Guard. I have fought on a dozen warfronts to protect the people of the Imperium. I have seen friends and comrades die in the service of the Emperor. Scum like you would make their deaths worthless."
He levelled his pistol at the forehead of the first of the grotesque musicians.
"In the Emperor's name, I commit your souls to whatever daemons have claimed them."
Straightening his arm, he sighted and fired.
SpoilerNot sure if they're going to snap out of their haze or not - if they don't, Pius will execute them all systematically.
If they attack in response, here's a to-hit roll:
(1d100)[42]Last edited by LCP; 2010-03-06 at 04:24 PM.
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2010-03-06, 05:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Pius:
SpoilerSlaughtering the insane guests is as easy as killing legless cattle. They neither resist nor react at the sight of their nearby friend collapsing before they too crumble in a lifeless heap.
Xanthia:
SpoilerAs Xanthia heads to the elevator, before she actually gets on it: the doors open.
A woman, half nude, walks out weeping loudly. She seems dazed and confused. She shuffles towards Xanthia and Kensington, her arms extending outwards, reaching out for them.
"Where are we going?" She asks, pleading."Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-06, 06:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia is not about to let one of these zombies touch her. She backs off and lets Kensington's weight rest on one arm, partially standing (hopefully his guts won't spill out onto the floor) as she pulls out a photon grenade. "Back off now!" If the woman moves forward, detonate it right there, and move past her (since I'm flash protected).
Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-06, 06:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia:
SpoilerAs you back off out of her reach, she tumbles and falls face first to the ground.
"Where are we going? She asks relentlessly, crying.
Upon hearing her fall, Kensington lifts his head up, looking at her then mumbles something.
"Katriona?" You hear his voice, barely a whisper, in your ear.Last edited by Saldre; 2010-03-06 at 06:39 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-06, 10:50 PM (ISO 8601)
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- May 2009
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- Sucked up in a dimmension
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Loken walks over to the man with the medikit.I'll take it!
Last edited by AssassinKing; 2010-03-06 at 10:50 PM.
Faith in the Emperor.
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2010-03-06, 10:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Loken:
Spoiler"You got yourselves a deal there buddy!" He says, handing you the kit. "Enjoy, the instructions are on the inside: Just don't overdose, kills the business." He says, before fading into the crowdLast edited by Saldre; 2010-03-06 at 10:56 PM.
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-06, 11:16 PM (ISO 8601)
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- May 2009
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- Sucked up in a dimmension
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
After Loken gets the medikit, he starts searching for any signs of Finial or his comrades. He looks for the highest point in the area to get a better view.
Last edited by AssassinKing; 2010-03-06 at 11:31 PM.
Faith in the Emperor.
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2010-03-07, 12:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia looks at Kensington, "Your girlfriend?" She rolls her eyes behind her mask. "Fine, we're not doing any favors for her... bringing her, but if she can get up, follow, and keep her hands to herself she can come." Xanthia puts away the grenade, lifts Kensington and walks past the girl carrying him into the lift. "Chop, chop... or stay and say hello to my friend the Commisar." She pushes the button on the lift for the ground floor.
Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-07, 12:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia:
SpoilerYou press the button on the lift, the door close: the girl remains where she is. As the door closes, you hear her mumble something.
[OOC: Perception test to hear what she said, if you have awareness you get a bonus]
The lift reaches the bottom floor, the door open. At the end of the hallway, you can see the masked woman still on her desk."Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-07, 01:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
SpoilerPerception Test: (1d100)[73] vs. 31 + whatever bonus for awareness
Xanthia is in the elevator as the door closes, and she hears...Last edited by Wiz; 2010-03-07 at 01:04 AM.
Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-07, 01:05 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia: Hears nothing, Unfortunately. [Spoilering this would have probably pissed you off :P]
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-07, 01:16 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia has little concern for the girlfriend, nor even Kensington's potential heartbreak at her being left behind, so cares little what she said. She assumes Pius will question the living who remain behind (unaware that he is currently executing them). In the elevator she sets Kensington down and gets out her Cameleoline cloak and dons it, lifting him again and seeing it folds around him as much as possible. Keeping the photon flash grenade in one hand as she carries him, she prepares to depark the lift when it hits the lobby. She walks as silently as she can and moves slowly toward the entrance to hopefully make it past the desk assistant and the guards.
SpoilerConcealment Test: (1d100)[38] vs. 16+20 = 36;
Silent Move Test: (1d100)[56] vs. 16Show me a hero, and I'll write you a tragedy.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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2010-03-07, 01:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Xanthia:
SpoilerAs you try to walk past the desk, with Kensington hidden beneath the cloak, the lady gives you a slight nod.
Unable to notice the wound, she smiles politely to you: as she does to all the drunk couples that shuffle forward from time to time.
The doors open, and again, the men at the door simply nod to you. They seem to have seen it all before, and don't even bother looking for anything special as you walk straight past them.
Unfortunately, the good doctor lives (relatively) far away. And though he hurries, you still have to wait for him to get here.
[OOC: Which will be a few minutes after Pius wraps up and joins you]
"Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika
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2010-03-07, 02:13 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Nov 2009
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Putting a lasbolt through the last partygoer’s cranium, Pius pulled the dry charge-pack from his laspistol, reversing the Duplus clip and locking the fresh side back into place. Brushing a drop of blood from his greatcoat’s sleeve, he holstered the weapon, straightened his cap, and walked out of the room to find Xanthia – hitting the lights on his way out.
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2010-03-07, 02:15 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Idyll Heresies [IC]
Pius:
SpoilerAs you exit the room, you see a scantily dressed young woman mumbling something as she lays on the floor of the hallway."Have You seen the Yellow Sign?"
SpoilerOriginally Posted by shadow_archmagi
DM says: WHY!? WHY!? WHY?!
DM means: NO! NO! NO!!!
Player hears: GOOD JOB PLAYER! DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!SpoilerCurrently Hosting:
SpoilerNothing!
Currently Playing In:
SpoilerOn The Lookout!
Amazing avatar of "The King In Yellow" by Ceika