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Thread: [Nexus] Underside - The Second!
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2011-09-19, 05:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Charynrae will watch the slaves eat. She pays quite a lot of attention to Three. "Now, go and wash the dishes up and clean the kitchen." Charynrae will accompany the slaves, and she'll go out of her way to pinch One's bottom, to try and gauge the reaction of the most conservatively dressed slave.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-09-19, 06:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Underside - The Second!
[Temple of Dalachrech]
Three is fairly oblivious to her outer environment while she eats. She eats quickly yet neatly, her motions never amounting to anything more than is needed to accomplish her current task.
To the kitchen, where the slaves begin to wash dishes with soap and hard water!
Cleaning the kitchen with-
Eep! Did Charynrae seriously just pinch One?!
One jumps about a foot into the air, holding her bottom and shrieking in surprise as she does so! When she returns to the floor, she glances at Charynrae and begins to rub her pinched area.
"Erm... I didn't know you felt that way, Reverend Mistress."Last edited by The Alexandrian; 2011-09-19 at 06:31 PM.
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2011-09-19, 06:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
"One of the reasons why I picked you is your attractiveness. So why should I not do whatever I wish with my slaves?" She's smiling a vicious little smile, and glances at Three as she says it, though that may be hard to discern with her compound eyes.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-09-19, 06:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
Three reacts to Charynrae's cruel test by staring downwards, obviously disheartened and rather sorrowful. Stupid Charynrae, choosing One over herself.
Charynrae's spur drives jealousy and mild anger into Three's eyes not a moment after her sadness has been revealed.
She furiously washes dishes! FURIOUSLY!
One looks sort of really freaked out in a major way. Her eyes are as wide as is possible. Her eyes are bugging out of her head.
"I didn't mean to question you, Reverend Mistress, I was just...uh...er..."
What does one say in a situation like this?Last edited by The Alexandrian; 2011-09-19 at 06:57 PM.
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2011-09-19, 07:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Oh dear. Charynrae was not expecting that. She doesn't want her slaves to be jealous of each other; that means they might try to kill each other, and that just won't do.
She ignores One, and walks calmly up to Three, where she will lean forward and whisper into Three's ear. "Don't worry, One is not as interesting as you, dearie." She might also do a little nibbling on Three's ear.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-09-19, 07:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
Confusion reigns supreme!
One is bewildered, but glad that Charynrae is not interested in her like that. That would be weird. It might have its advantages, but One doesn't really want Charynrae to do with her as she pleases. Not that way.
Three raises an eyebrow and pulls an inch away from Charynrae when she feels her ear being lightly chewed on. It is clear that the pulling away is entirely reactionary, not an indication of Three's feelings toward Charynrae.
"You're just saying that."
She sighs, still rather distraught.
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2011-09-19, 07:41 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
"You were fascinated with the spiders and your disdain for clothing is obvious. One is a prude whose bottom I pinched for the reaction. Yours is the bottom I pinch for pleasure." Charynrae will back up the last sentence with the appropriate action.
Also, if One is too obvious with her relief, then Charynrae will remember it when One is punished. Assuming the slaves actually make a mistake at some point.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-09-21, 10:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
Oh, One isn't exactly open about her relief. She is still still overwhelmed with embarrassment, and she is acting as such. The relief is all released inside of her, hidden behind a nervous, little smile.
And Three did just make a mistake. She neglected to state Charynrae's title while addressing her. That probably won't be the slaves' final faulty decision.
Three gets pinched! She blushes a tad, clearly more open to the action than One was. She even finds it disturbingly pleasant.
Three attempts to hug Charynrae in response, crying, but doing a good job of acting as though she is not.
Two is definitely feeling out of place here. Maybe she should go work on making the lift more efficient or something...
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2011-09-24, 03:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Charynrae's whispering, trying not to be heard. Assuming Three's doing likewise, the other slaves might not have heard and therefore it can be ignored.
Charynrae is hugged. She hugs back, squeezing quite tightly. She's also keeping one hand on Three's rear. "You forgot my title. I'll ignore it this once, but don't do it again."
Two's welcome to leave, but if her departure results in the meal being late then she'll be punished.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-09-24, 04:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
Two won't leave yet. She's busy cleaning dishes. She's not one to start a task and then let it alone without first polishing it to meet her high standards.
Plus, she probably hasn't heard what Charynrae is saying, on account of the whispering. The whispering in itself is just a little...frightening, to say the least. What could Charynrae be saying that she doesn't want the other slaves to hear?
"Yesss, Reverend Missstressss."
Three compliantly whispers. She's feeling better already.
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2011-09-24, 04:31 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Charynrae will stop hugging after a few moments and attempt to take a step backwards."Now, back to work. I'm hungry." She says it gently, but it's clear that she means it.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-09-24, 04:41 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
Err... That's strange. The slaves just finished preparing breakfast, didn't they? Weren't they supposed to be cleaning the dishes just now?
"Yes, Reverend Mistress."
Three nods before returning to her work.
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2011-09-24, 04:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Yes, you're right. My mistake; I forgot. Just leave off the 'I'm hungry' bit.
Charynrae will watch the slaves finish this particular chore. Her gaze tends to stray towards Three, but it's hard to tell with her compound eyes.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-09-24, 05:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
The slaves finish washing the dishes in no time at all. They are rather quick about it, as being quick about any particular action is likely more pleasing to their master.
Three doesn't quite know that she is being watched. Furthermore, they are washing dishes, so all of the slaves might be a little damp when they complete this incredibly mundane form of purification.
Once all of the dishes have been sufficiently cleaned, the slaves' attention turns to Charynrae. They are evidently awaiting further instruction.Last edited by The Alexandrian; 2011-09-24 at 05:03 PM.
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2011-09-24, 05:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
"All done? Good. Now, I'll show you how to cook the various types of mushroom and fungus. Please, follow me." Charynrae will lead them to a room stacked high with different types of fungus, each separated by size, colour, shape and texture. There's puffballs, mushrooms, toadstools, moulds, and other more exotic-looking fungi. All of them are poisonous if they aren't prepared properly; in the case of a large, green puffball with orange spots, it needs to be fried for exactly three minutes and tastes like chicken curry. Another fungus needs to be boiled for at least twenty minutes but not longer than twenty five, and tastes like chocolate and banana milkshake. A six-foot-tall mushroom can only be eaten raw, but not in large quantities and not alongside a yellow mushroom an inch across; alone, it tastes of peanuts. Aforementioned yellow mushroom can only be eaten alongside a bracket fungus and tastes of strong cheddar and mustard when properly prepared. The bracket fungus has to be stewed in its own juice for forty nine minutes; it tastes of pineapple and lamb.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-09-24, 05:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
Wow! Those are really specific instructions. Seeing as this is quite literally a matter of life or death, the slaves do their best to retain the information utilizing various memory-aiding devices. Hopefully, the slaves won't forget anything. Hopefully. The flavors of the fungi will most certainly add more of a variety to the foods the slaves are able to prepare.
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2011-09-24, 05:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Yes, and think how many people died trying to figure out how to make them edible and/or die because they forget the correct method of doing it. "Of course, I have an advantage that you don't- I have a magic ring that protects me from poison. Remember, not preparing them correctly will only harm yourselves and not me."Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-09-30, 06:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
>.<
I feel sorry for those brave/desperate/irrational beings even now. It does explain why the fungus in this area is so abundant, however.
"Reverend Mistress. You wouldn't happen to have these instructions transcribed somewhere, would you?"
Two really hopes that Charynrae does, in fact, keep a record of these things. She doesn't want to die just because One or Three make a stupid mistake!
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2011-10-03, 03:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Well, let's see DnD: Mindflayers fled underground after a slave rebellion (and don't eat mushrooms); Duergar were captured dwarf slaves of mindflayers but escaped and had adapted to life underground anyway; Drow fled underground after a war with the other elves; Svirfneblin retreated underground to prevent overpopulation.
"Yes, third drawer down next to the oven." Charynrae will motion towards the relevant drawer. It's written, however, in the Drow dialect of Elvish and likely illegible to the slaves.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-10-03, 04:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
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That document will probably prove to be utterly unhelpful to the slaves' survival. They can't read Elvish. Three can barely even speak proper Common (which raises questions closely tied to Three's family line). If Charynrae planned on tutoring the slaves in the Elvish tongue, that'd be just perfect. As is, the likelihood of that is rather slim.
Either way, Two hurries over to the drawer to fetch the recipe list. Upon spotting it, she quickly looks it over before inwardly sighing.
"Thanks, Reverend Mistress."
If only she could read this! A stare of intense puzzlement blankets Two's expression before she deliberately flips the instructions upside down. That didn't help at all. It only confused the matter even more.
Curses!
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2011-10-03, 04:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
She wasn't planning it, no. Charynrae doesn't actually know the Common alphabet, as reading and writing Common didn't seem like a skill a priestess and spider-breeder would need. Speaking it, though, is- temples have slaves, most of them non-elves. "What's the matter?" Charynrae is puzzled by Two's puzzlement.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-10-03, 10:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Underside - The Second!
[Temple of Dalachrech]
Charynrae is indisputably the best slave-owner out of all of those who worship Dalachrech! Her slaves actually like her!
"I apologize, Reverend Mistress, but I cannot read this. I don't understand the workings of this language."
Two replies, giving a small sigh as she does so.
"Reverend Missstressss, would you like to take a trip up to the sssurfaccce? We could ssshow you around and ssstuff."
That's not at all off-topic! The slaves have a chance to escape if Charynrae does ever decide to take them along with her on a trip to the surface-world. I'm not sure that they would do so, though. After all, the slavers burned down their homes and killed off their families. They don't have anything to return to. Three wouldn't run off, that's for sure. She thinks of Charynrae as a loved one. One and Two might have started to think of Charynrae as family, but we can't be too sure of that at current. Give them a little more time.
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2011-10-04, 01:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Underside - The Second!
[Sekrit Lab]
Amil steps through the portal and ends up here! Sasha is right behind her and the shadows behind them swiftly return to normal afterwords. This particular lab is somewhat sparse. It has an operating table with manacles for restraining the 'guest'. Next to it is a table with surgical tools. There's various strange vials and liquids in that cabinet on the far wall. Finally there's... a spice rack?
Anyways, Sasha motions for Amil to lie down on the operating table.
The Master is currently nowhere to be seen. Guess he doesn't stay in this room 24/7, waiting for Sasha to return.
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2011-10-04, 03:50 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Yes, I'm quite disappointed in her really.
"You can't read Drow? Well, I suppose that's to be expected, given that you've had little contact with them. Do you want me to teach you some?" If they'd had lots of contact with drow, they'd either be drow slaves or dead. Charynrae doesn't actually mind if her slaves are literate or not. Then, subject change! "I wouldn't mind seeing the surface; my family lived too deep to have regular contact with the surface, its denizens and those that dwell beneath that regularly visit upwards. I understand I'm closer to it now, and your presence is proof of that. Hmm. I'll think about it and get back to you later."Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-10-04, 04:09 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Underside - The Second!
[Spooky Lab]
Amil doesn't sit down on the operating table just yet. Mostly because she has a decent idea of what an operating table is for. Especially one with manacles to hold people down.
Holding people safely to an operating table is easy. Just invest in those stretchy straps. Manacles means you don't care if your patient harms themselves.
She'll lean forward a bit and sniff at the table.
Does it smell like blood?
Or preserving fluids?
Or other gross things?Warning! Random Encounter™ detected!
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2011-10-04, 04:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
Charynrae is unique, really. Most slave owners in literature are brutal, harsh, crude, uncaring, and all-around inhumane. Charynrae seems to have developed a working relationship with her slaves. It'll pay off in the end.
She definitely won't have as many troubles with her slaves as the followers of Dalachrech living in the Hermitage will with their slaves, that's for sure.
"Sure, Reverend Mistress. That'd be splendid!"
Two really enjoys learning. She finds it both thrilling and exhilarating!
Three simply nods. She doesn't have much more to say about this matter, though she does believe that taking a trip to the surface would be worth seeing Charynrae's reaction to the sun.
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2011-10-04, 05:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Slavery doesn't have to be an 'evil' practice. It can be True Neutral, too!
The slavers in the Hermitage won't be afraid to punish extremely harshly bad behaviour, or even good behaviour that was too slow.
"Very well, I shall start now and we'll continue after lunch." The learning/teaching process will be hampered by Charynrae's lack of knowledge of the Common alphabet.
Three would be better off hoping for rain, since Charynrae doesn't believe water does anything except pool and flow downhill. So she doesn't believe in rain or clouds.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-10-04, 05:23 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
How would water fill the upper puddles later on, then? If not for rain, how would the water continue circulating?
The slaves begin their attempt at learning the Elvish language. Two catches on quick, but One and Three struggle with the concepts Charynrae presents. They're all trying, though. That's all that matters, right?
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2011-10-04, 05:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Temple of Dalachrech
Obviously, they're linked to the Elemental Plane of Water. Or maybe Charynrae doesn't think about it too hard.
Learning drow will make learning proper Elvish both easier and harder. Some of the words have been twisted in meaning, and there's more loanwords from languages like Abyssal, Dwarfen, and the tongue of the mindflayers. Lots, however, are quite similar in meaning, pronunciation and so on with the language of the surface.Terrowin Avatar by HappyTurtle. Much thanks!
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2011-10-04, 06:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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[Temple of Dalachrech]
That doesn't sound too hard. At the same time, it sounds like a concept that One and Three will still find difficult to grasp. Three's native language isn't even Common. Charynrae should find that readily apparent during these lessons. Two is very inquisitive throughout, inquiring as to the history behind a few of the words, seemingly at random. She's far too interested in this topic to refrain from asking questions.
Progress is made. New vocabulary is acquired. Life is good.