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Thread: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
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2011-07-28, 05:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
"I'll need all the help I can get. Moving around with these things-" Zee prods at the tentacle sticking out of her back. "-on the material plane is a real bother. And I can't just get up and take care of this stuff personally since I'm sort of larger than the City."
By a lot.
"Okay... well... One thing at a time. Out in National Park you'll find a man wearing a court-jester's outfit. He'll have a little king puppet on his hand. Address him as 'The Forgotten King'. Talk only to the puppet. Don't respond to the man's questions or comments, only those that the puppet makes. The Forgotten King will tell you what you need to do next. No matter how crazy it sounds follow his instructions to the word."
...that sounds...
Kind of weird.
Kara is provided with a sheepish smile. "The Stars Are nearly Right. I've woken up and I'm trying to make sure my kin don't. I'm hoping I'll be able to just go back to sleep without too much trouble."Warning! Random Encounter™ detected!
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2011-07-28, 06:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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2011-07-28, 06:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
The hobbit quickly digs into his meal, dousing the pancakes with syrup before quickly devouring them, although his table manners are perfect despite the speed at which he eats. Once he finishes with his pancakes, he wipes his mouth with a napkin and turns to look at Zee, more than a little curious about this whole "That Day" thingamajig. "If it isn't too much of a bother, would you mind explaining why it would be bad if your kin woke up?"
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2011-07-28, 06:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
"I will investigate this fog, then. Such matters should be dealt with swiftly. Perhaps it would be best to inform Watchtower yourself, Zee?" Bellan suggests, standing stock-still with his arms at his sides.
Of course, that only lasts a moment. The giant gives a startled click as some sort of pointy object strikes him in the back. He whirls, eyes flicking about, and his gaze is shortly drawn to Prometheus. Bellan is suddenly struck by how... impressive human-variations can be. He looks Pro up and down before saying,
"Did you feel that also, brother human?"Last edited by Murkus; 2011-07-28 at 06:45 PM.
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"If you meet a spirit walking,
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Do not meet their gaze.
Do not follow after."
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2011-07-28, 06:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
Right, Zee's actual body is some sort of unfathomable Far-beast.
Those creatures have all sorts of peculiar designs and Uncle Xeni said looking at them straight on was always a terrible, terrible idea. Although it had helped him with his art.
They also have a tendency to try to ruin the world as modern life knows it.
Which is bad.
Definitely something Karaglen can help with, if there's ways she can stop/slow their awakening.
"What can I do?""Fear and creativity are conjoined twins."
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2011-07-28, 06:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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2011-07-28, 07:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
Prometheus scowls, putting away the pistol when he sees that attempting to shoot the unseen assailant is futile. "Yes. It seems increasingly likely I will never be able to leave my home without something terrible happening-" He begins to say, but is cut short when he actually looks at Bellan. He is not particularly surprised by Bellan's bizarre form, but rather, by the fact that he finds it strangely appealing. An appeal he find very much both disturbing and fascinating. "Er..... I am Prometheus..... And you would be?"
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2011-07-28, 07:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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Zee wrinkles her nose a bit at the sudden interest Prometheus and Bellan have with each other... Something here is off. "Eerr... Sakura is telling them. I'm sure she can handle it," she replies with a smile.
Then more questions!
"If my kin wake up then this world will die," Zee states matter of factly.
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Oh.
Well.
That would be pretty bad, wouldn't it?
Kara is given a rather enthusiastic smile. "You get a very important job," Zee declares. "I need you to stay here and keep me company. If it seems like I'm nodding off give me a good shake. I'm trying to keep my senses localized in these little puppets rather than letting my consciousness creep back into into the bulk of my body."
A pause as she ponders.
"It's like... Have you ever woken up and felt kind of frozen? And it's not until you really move around that you feel unfrozen? I'm trying to keep my body in that state of torpor as long as I can and it'll be easier if I have some company to keep my attention here."Warning! Random Encounter™ detected!
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2011-07-28, 07:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
"Er, Bellan Vraal." For some reason, Bellan finds his shame-title more embarassing than ever. The giant hesitates a moment. But he says it anyway, in combination with his best flourish. Which is mostly a slight bow of his head and a risen arm that's shortly crossed over his chest.
Once finished, Bellan returns his gaze squarely to Pro's face. "The Sundered Hand. What do you think that was? Exactly?" Bellan's not certain how to proceed, but he's just trying to keep conversation flowing.My avatar was done by Gullara. Thanks again!
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2011-07-28, 07:41 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
Foro stretches his monkey arms and yawns as he comes out of deadtime. He smacks his lips and looks around the bar before spotting Zee. " Oh! Hi Zee-ee! What did Foro miss!? " He asks enthusiastically before hopping onto the bar.
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2011-07-28, 07:48 PM (ISO 8601)
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Karaglen considers the proffered job.
It doesn't seem particularly heroic or potentially honor-driving, but...she can detect a degree of importance.
Since Zee's body is one of the Far-things that may be bringing doom to the world. So...helping keep that immobile-ish is probably fairly important.
And this might be serving as some faintish ploy to keep an eye on the girl, but that is fine for now.
Mutual watching and observing; prevention.
"I think I can do that. I'll guess you...this you doesn't really need actual sleep?"
Because that will get rid of any side guilt for continually prodding her to wakefulness."Fear and creativity are conjoined twins."
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2011-07-28, 07:50 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
A deep dwarf at the bar shakes off a deadtime ooze. He has a mind to beat it to kingdom come, but it zips to the back of the tavern before he can do anything.
For creatures that cause supernatural temporal slowing, they sure are fast.
He looks around the tavern, looking for anyone who might have a job...or a fight.
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2011-07-28, 08:02 PM (ISO 8601)
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"A poison dart or other such minor projectile intended to deliver a toxin. I am confident I will be unharmed, but.... Perhaps you should get to a hospital." Prometheus says, finding himself oddly concerned for Bellan's wellbeing, but also hoping that Bellan would leave.
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2011-07-28, 08:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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Zee's job for Kara is a not-at-all well hidden plot to try to keep her safe. K'rax-Na...eerr... Zee is worried about Kara. Worried about all the people she cares about here in the Nexus.
Which, admittedly, is most everyone.
But most everyone isn't already going insane.
Zee doesn't want Kara to get exposed to more crazy than is strictly necessary.
She offers a reassuring smile to the little dragon girl. "Thanks Kara! It'll be a big help. And... No, I don't actually sleep. Though I often pretend I do!"
Given her ability to be in more than one place at the same time this shouldn't come as too much surprise.
And suddenly Foro!
"Hi Foro. Just some crazy people trying to end the world again."Warning! Random Encounter™ detected!
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2011-07-28, 08:16 PM (ISO 8601)
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Foro blinks and then the magma monkey's eyes start to go wide. Very wide. Like anime wide. He also starts to shake and it seems like he might explode or something.
" Adventure? An adventure? Can Foro go on adventure? " The monkey asks thrusting his face right up into Zee's.
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2011-07-28, 08:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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Sneaky sneaky Zee!
But Karaglen seems rather willing to go with it.
Has to protect the city and its innocents after all.
Just the innocents though.
She glances at a few of the various inhabitants within the tavern, before going back to Zee with the faintest vestige of a smile.
"Okay. I can stay up for a bit too."
Especially if she calls in some mag-
....ooooh.
She hasn't done her proper prayers in three days. Just the rite for that woman.
The girl pales a little.
"Excuse me."
She's off at a run, breaking for the stairs in a hurry to find an empty room.
Fix this in a hurry."Fear and creativity are conjoined twins."
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2011-07-28, 08:48 PM (ISO 8601)
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Run Kara!
Flee! Flee and chat with a big dragon god!
Zee eeps slightly and back-peddles away from the flaming ape. She doesn't want her hair to catch fire. Not burning hair is her favorite type of hair after all.
"Eerr... Well. Maybe? There are lots of little adventures that need to be done. Lots of little things that might seem kind of weird and kind of crazy. But it'll stop my kin from waking up and eating everyone when they do."
Om nom nom nom!
"Do you think you can go on an adventure for me Foro?" Zee inquires. "It'll be really important that you do exactly what I tell you to do. If anything goes wrong it could end up really bad for you."Warning! Random Encounter™ detected!
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2011-07-28, 08:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
Ashley nods. "Okay, I can do that. But..." She looks a little sheepish. "How do I get to the National Park? I've never actually been in this realm before."
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2011-07-28, 09:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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Zee blinks.
Then giggles.
Seeing what amounts to an eldritch abomination's finger-puppet giggling is probably somewhat unnerving.
"Right right, of course. To get to the National Park you just-"
Zee then provides accurate directions to a portion of Inside!
Hazzah!
"Just remember, only talk to the puppet. Not to the guy wearing the puppet. If you mess up it'll make things worse."
And that would be terrible.Warning! Random Encounter™ detected!
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2011-07-28, 09:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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Foro nods far to much and far to fast than is strictly necessary. " Uh-hu uh-hu! Foro can do exactly that! Foro promises. So what does Foro need to do? " The enthusiastic monkey asks.
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2011-07-28, 09:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
The Deep dwarf steps over to Zee.
"Did I hear something mentioned about adventure and things getting eaten?"
He is familiar with the receiving side of both.
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2011-07-28, 09:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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Ally undeadtimes and, after ordering an ale, mentally reviews her nonapocaplot options.
“Me quoque per multos similis fortuna labores
iactatam hac demum voluit consistere terra.
Non ignara mali, miseris succurrere disco.”
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2011-07-28, 09:19 PM (ISO 8601)
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Ashley smiles. Directions were good to have. "Right, just the puppet. Just give me a few seconds," she says while looking at Ally, "And I'll be right there." With that, she walks over to the redhead. "Hey, I have to go do something. When I get back, you want to have a few drinks? I'll buy."
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2011-07-28, 09:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
The hobbit sitting at the bar finishes the last bite of his toast, and washes it down with the ale, drinking the entire pint in one gulp. "Delicious. Any chance I could be of any help in this whole "saving the world" business? Oh, and could I get a slice of apple pie?"
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2011-07-28, 09:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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The young woman perks up and grins at Ashley. That sounds great. I'll be right here.
“Me quoque per multos similis fortuna labores
iactatam hac demum voluit consistere terra.
Non ignara mali, miseris succurrere disco.”
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2011-07-28, 09:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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Ashley gives a wide smile. "Okay! Don't drink too much while I'm gone, okay?" Unless interrupted, she leaves the tavern for the National Park.
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2011-07-28, 09:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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The best non-apocoplawt option is to wear a silly hat.
This is always the best non-apocoplawt option.
Zee gives Foro a rather skeptical look. While he's certainly well meaning... Even one misplaced word could be disaterous. These 'quests' need to be carried out in an almost ritualistic fashion. He really isn't the best pick of...
OH!
Wait!
He could do that!
"Okay Foro. There are going to be some really ugly monsters with tentacles that will be appearing around Inside. I'm going to need you to beat them up, okay?"
Things will begin to spill over from the Far. And someone will have to bop them. While not world-saving it will certainly be people-saving. And people are just important as the world after all. Wouldn't be a very interesting world without any people.
Oh hey!
More people who want to help!
Wow. This is going to make her job so much easier!
"Thank goodness yes. I'm going to need all the help I can get," she passes a slice of pie to the hobbit. "If you do this you're going to need to follow the instructions exactly Deviate at all and you'll be inviting disaster."Warning! Random Encounter™ detected!
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2011-07-28, 09:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
"My species is seldom susceptible to such things." Bellan says, waving off Pro's concern. The giant still looks mildly confused. "But if you need any sort of help, I'll be glad to provide it." He sounds genuinely interested in helping, rather than the generic neutral tone.
Last edited by Murkus; 2011-07-28 at 09:28 PM.
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"If you meet a spirit walking,
Incline your head.
Do not meet their gaze.
Do not follow after."
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2011-07-28, 09:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: [Nexus] Trog's Tavern CCXXXVI
"Oh, I've done things similar to this before. I think I can remember a few instructions." The hobbit says, before greedily digging into his pie. After all, end of the world or no, one must have priorities and pie is at the top of the hobbit's list.
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"No, I will be... Fine. Prometheus says, although in truth he's very much disturbed. Bellan might notice that Prometheus is doing his absolute best to avoid looking at the eldritch being, as every time he does he can't help but feel an intensely disturbing attraction to Bellan. "Um.... Might I ask what you're doing here, sir?"Last edited by ThirdEmperor; 2011-07-28 at 09:37 PM.
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2011-07-28, 09:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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Foro grins. " Foro is good at that! Should Foro start right away? " He asks hopefully his tail twitching and wrapping around his staff. It tosses it into the air with a spin before Foro reaches up and snags it.