PBA 018

[2/4/2014 10:26:07 PM] Kestrel: We'll just keep it open so that others can join in if they like.

[2/4/2014 10:26:52 PM] Kestrel: *ponders*

[2/4/2014 10:27:12 PM] Kestrel: Shall we just say after the last session ended Tarak dragged Wynn into the Dang--er, Training Room to practice?

[2/4/2014 10:27:22 PM] Wynn: ((sounds good))

[2/4/2014 10:28:51 PM] Kestrel: Tarak: Now, how do you wanna do this? Practice weapons, I'm assuming. Padding or educational bruising?

[2/4/2014 10:29:21 PM] Wynn: Doesn't bother me. We generally sparred with barely blunted weapons.

[2/4/2014 10:29:58 PM] Kali: Tarak: Glutton for punishment, are ya?

[2/4/2014 10:30:30 PM] Wynn: It's a normal part of training, isn't it?

[2/4/2014 10:31:00 PM] Kali: Tarak: Getting bruised is, sure.

[2/4/2014 10:31:08 PM] Kali: Tarak: Bruising kids on purpose, no.

[2/4/2014 10:31:11 PM] Wynn: How do you know your limits unless you test them?

[2/4/2014 10:32:10 PM] Kali: Tarak: Limits on handling pain? You won't find 'em in practice no matter how many bruises you get.

[2/4/2014 10:33:00 PM] Wynn: No, not bruises.

[2/4/2014 10:33:19 PM] Nation: The Practice Room is a large, rectangular space, done in the style of the training rooms in Solitaire -- padding on the floors and the lower part of the walls, and gentle, neutral lighting. There are sparring circles, alleyways for ranged weapon practice, complete with targets, and element-resistant booths for magical practice.

[2/4/2014 10:33:45 PM] Kali: Tarak: Well what's that mean?

[2/4/2014 10:33:56 PM] Nation: Nation can generate semi-real figments for practice against, as well, similar to his avatar.

[2/4/2014 10:34:10 PM] Wynn: Wynn looks confused. "You went through training, didn't you?"

[2/4/2014 10:34:35 PM] Wynn: Father Markus wanted me to experience everything I might have to experience in a real battle.

[2/4/2014 10:34:54 PM] Kali: Tarak: ... training's nothin' like a real battle.

[2/4/2014 10:35:05 PM] Kali: Tarak: Nothing.

[2/4/2014 10:35:59 PM] Wynn: .....

[2/4/2014 10:37:17 PM] Wynn: Besides the fact that I knew he wouldn't let me die, I'd say it came close.

[2/4/2014 10:37:35 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) enters the room, palming through a silver overlaid ironbound book about a foot tall thoughtfully, looks at Wynn and Tarak and gives an uneasy smile. "....Hi."

[2/4/2014 10:37:40 PM] Nation: There are racks of practice weapons, blunted like kendo sticks, and some generic real weapons for use against the avatars.

[2/4/2014 10:37:56 PM] Wynn: Hi.

[2/4/2014 10:38:18 PM] Kali: Tarak shakes his head. "Nothing prepares you for that. Pure, unadulterated..."

[2/4/2014 10:38:41 PM] Kali: He eyes Lira. "... hello."

[2/4/2014 10:38:45 PM] Wynn: Well that's what you're here to do, isn't it? Prepare me?

[2/4/2014 10:39:10 PM] Kali: Tarak: Not for war.

[2/4/2014 10:39:20 PM] Kali: Tarak: You usually fight in armor, right?

[2/4/2014 10:39:24 PM] Wynn: Yes.

[2/4/2014 10:39:43 PM] Wynn: Do you like it? Nation gave it to me this morning.

[2/4/2014 10:39:46 PM] Wynn: Wynn smiles

[2/4/2014 10:39:48 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) blinks, balked by temporary indecision, but eventually goes towards the targets for archery.

[2/4/2014 10:40:14 PM] Kali: Tarak: Looks pretty shiny. Don't know if that means effective or not.

[2/4/2014 10:40:40 PM] Kali: Tarak checks some of the closets that line the room. "Here's some padding. Hopefully they got it in more'n'one size, or one of us is gonna be mighty uncomfortable."

[2/4/2014 10:41:23 PM] Kali: (( http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19dglrpg03ftpjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg  Awwwww yeah.))

[2/4/2014 10:41:24 PM] Nation: There are many sizes available, and all adjustable.

[2/4/2014 10:41:51 PM] Wynn: Wynn nods and changes out of her nice shiny armor into the padding.

[2/4/2014 10:42:14 PM | Edited 10:43:27 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) draws her bowstring back, and starts practicing shooting at the target! Whiff!

[2/4/2014 10:42:16 PM] Kali: Tarak helps once his own padding is on.

[2/4/2014 10:42:59 PM] Nation: There are many archery targets available. A bullsey, a humanoid figure, etc. The image glows where the arrow hits it.

[2/4/2014 10:43:03 PM] Kali: Tarak: Now, let's see, you favor the mace, as I recall. Let's see here.

[2/4/2014 10:43:25 PM] Kali: He picks over the practice weapons and tosses Wynn the appropriate macelike object.

[2/4/2014 10:43:32 PM] Wynn: Wynn catches it!

[2/4/2014 10:44:34 PM] Kali: Tarak: Now. What exactly are you hopin' on learnin'?

[2/4/2014 10:44:45 PM | Edited 10:44:48 PM] Wynn: Whatever you think you can teach me.

[2/4/2014 10:44:55 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) fires at each of the inanimate practice targets, for practice!

[2/4/2014 10:45:15 PM] Kali: He examines the rack of weapons again. "Well, best thing'd be advice, but I doubt you'll take it."

[2/4/2014 10:45:29 PM] Wynn: Why is that?

[2/4/2014 10:45:47 PM] Kali: He grabs one of the two-handed practice swords and hefts it experimentally. "'cause I'd tell you to quit."

[2/4/2014 10:45:59 PM] Wynn: Wynn smiles. "You'd be right, then."

[2/4/2014 10:46:19 PM] Kali: Tarak: Allys always says I'm not as dumb as I look.

[2/4/2014 10:47:38 PM] Kali: He puts the practice sword down and tries a different one, frowning. "Problem is, their training teaches you mostly on how to kill the livin' shit outta somebody, and in reality-land, well. That kinda thing ain't always the *best* option."

[2/4/2014 10:48:02 PM] Wynn: Wynn nods. "I've started learning that."

[2/4/2014 10:48:12 PM] Wynn: Can I use a shield?

[2/4/2014 10:48:28 PM] Kali: Tarak: Right. They do a horse-shit job o' trainin' on that. Or they did for us.

[2/4/2014 10:48:33 PM] Kali: Tarak: Sure.

[2/4/2014 10:48:49 PM] Wynn: Wynn looks for one and puts it on her arm!

[2/4/2014 10:49:20 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) retrieves her arrows and then goes back to more shooting, trying various distances!

[2/4/2014 10:49:28 PM] Wynn: ....was Allys going to be a paladin too?

[2/4/2014 10:49:37 PM] Kali: Tarak snorts. "*Going* to be?"

[2/4/2014 10:49:43 PM] Wynn: Trying to be?

[2/4/2014 10:50:27 PM | Removed 10:50:35 PM] Wynn: This message has been removed.

[2/4/2014 10:50:27 PM] Kali: Tarak: *Trying*? She was a helluva lot better at it than me.

[2/4/2014 10:50:52 PM] Wynn: She was, but she quit.

[2/4/2014 10:50:55 PM] Kali: He stretches a little bit, and then heads out onto one of the practice circles.

[2/4/2014 10:51:13 PM] Kali: Tarak: You think she *quit*? No. No-ooooo.

[2/4/2014 10:51:18 PM] Wynn: Wynn follows.

[2/4/2014 10:51:32 PM] Kali: Tarak: She pretty much told the good saint he could go fuck himself, is what she did.

[2/4/2014 10:51:46 PM] Wynn: Why?

[2/4/2014 10:51:56 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) eyes Tarak for a moment, but returns to practicing her archery!

[2/4/2014 10:52:31 PM] Kali: Tarak: Because he's a dick, and she got sick of havin' his hand so far up her ass you could see his fingernails in her eyelids.

[2/4/2014 10:52:53 PM] Wynn: .....descriptive.

[2/4/2014 10:53:45 PM] Kali: Tarak: She saw what it was doing to us and what we were doing to everybody else.

[2/4/2014 10:54:12 PM] Wynn: But you stayed.

[2/4/2014 10:54:34 PM] Kali: Tarak: I said I would, didn't I? Attack.

[2/4/2014 10:54:48 PM] Wynn: Wynn swings her mace overhead.

[2/4/2014 10:57:29 PM] Kali: He parries, lazily swatting it aside. "Come on, ain't made of glass, kid."

[2/4/2014 10:58:06 PM] Wynn: Wynn swings the mace back around horizontally.

[2/4/2014 10:59:10 PM] Kali: This time he has to work at it a bit more. "Better. Keep your arm up. Yeah, Allys was always the smart one."

[2/4/2014 10:59:48 PM] Wynn: Wynn tries to feint for a head blow but brings the mace down to his side instead.

[2/4/2014 11:01:08 PM] Kali: This time she gets pretty close to hitting him, before he moves slightly at the last moment, and takes a swing at her himself, slow enough to deflect easily.

[2/4/2014 11:01:50 PM] Wynn: Wynn blocks it with her shield, then tries to take advantage with a counter.

[2/4/2014 11:01:57 PM] Wynn: So what's your story then?

[2/4/2014 11:02:34 PM] Nilani: Nilani walks in, looks around, and heads towards the archery area.

[2/4/2014 11:03:20 PM | Edited 11:03:29 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) makes sure there's room for Nilani.

[2/4/2014 11:03:28 PM] Nilani: ^_^

[2/4/2014 11:03:55 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) fires a shot that goes wide.

[2/4/2014 11:03:56 PM] Kali: Tarak takes the hit, and pretty much *rams* his sword into her shield, much harder than it looks should be possible. "What do you mean, story?"

[2/4/2014 11:04:34 PM] Wynn: What'd you have to do that made you want to soak in booze?

[2/4/2014 11:04:50 PM] Wynn: Wynn swings with the mace then goes for an immediate shield bash.

[2/4/2014 11:05:05 PM] Wynn: What made you want to come here so bad?

[2/4/2014 11:05:57 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) fires another shot that goes wide, but not as badly.

[2/4/2014 11:06:17 PM] Nilani: Nilani rechecks her crossbow

[2/4/2014 11:06:28 PM] Kali: Tarak: What'd I *have* to do, or what'd I *really* do?

[2/4/2014 11:06:42 PM] Kali: He skips back from the shield bash, proving much, much faster than he looks.

[2/4/2014 11:07:12 PM] Kali: Then he tries a slash-jab combo in Wynn's general direction.

[2/4/2014 11:09:12 PM] Wynn: Wynn attempts to block with her shield.

[2/4/2014 11:09:42 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Nilani. "Is your crossbow alright?"

[2/4/2014 11:10:04 PM | Edited 11:10:10 PM] Nilani: It seems ok, I'm just making sure...

[2/4/2014 11:10:42 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) smiles and nods, focusing on her next shot and firing it fairly close to the bullseye.

[2/4/2014 11:11:21 PM] Kali: Tarak is deflected, and comes around for another swing.

[2/4/2014 11:12:14 PM] Wynn: Wynn attempts to angle her shield slightly to cause a glancing rather than direct hit.

[2/4/2014 11:13:13 PM] Kali: It works, but he recovers pretty quickly, holding his sword out in front of him. "Better."

[2/4/2014 11:13:28 PM] Kali: Tarak: How many people have you killed?

[2/4/2014 11:13:35 PM | Edited 11:15:25 PM] Wynn: None since taking my oath.

[2/4/2014 11:14:02 PM] Wynn: I got some hits in on the vampire a few days ago... then the wolf yesterday.

[2/4/2014 11:14:41 PM] Nilani: Nilani carefully takes aim and fires a shot at her own target, then reloads, aims, and fires again. She continues until her bolt box is empty. (10 bolts)

[2/4/2014 11:15:38 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) fires another shot before retrieving her arrows, her eyes glancing towards Wynn and Tarak multiple times.

[2/4/2014 11:16:14 PM] Nation: By the way, any expended ammunition is returned via unseen servants. Since the targets are actually 'soft', the bolts and arrows suffer no damage other than the wear and tear of the firing.

[2/4/2014 11:17:43 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at the returned arrows, faltering midstep and then returning to her previous spot silently, putting her arrows back in her quiver and then flipping open her book and palming to a particular spell.

[2/4/2014 11:17:55 PM] Kali: Tarak: Before that?

[2/4/2014 11:18:18 PM] Wynn: Wynn frowns. "....one."

[2/4/2014 11:18:20 PM] Kali: He takes another swing at her, hard.

[2/4/2014 11:18:27 PM] Wynn: Wynn is caught off guard!

[2/4/2014 11:18:50 PM] Kali: Tarak probably hits pretty damn hard, but at least she's wearing padding, so there's that.

[2/4/2014 11:19:59 PM] Wynn: Wynn staggers a little but gets right back into her stance.

[2/4/2014 11:21:41 PM] Kali: Tarak: It doesn't ever get better.

[2/4/2014 11:22:20 PM] Wynn: At least I can make sure they deserve it next time.

[2/4/2014 11:22:26 PM] Wynn: Wynn swings quickly.

[2/4/2014 11:23:16 PM] Kali: Tarak parries the mace and shoves Wynn back with it, hard. " That doesn't make it better either. Nothing will ever make it better. Ever."

[2/4/2014 11:24:46 PM] Wynn: Wynn keeps her feet and takes up a defensive stance to watch how Tarak stands.

[2/4/2014 11:25:09 PM] Wynn: It's for the greater good, isn't it? Killing those who deserve it?

[2/4/2014 11:25:10 PM] Kali: He's deceptively light on his feet for such a large person.

[2/4/2014 11:25:48 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) frowns at Wynn's words, loosing an arrow almost absentmindedly, missing her mark.

[2/4/2014 11:26:09 PM] Nilani: Nilani practices firing from the hip. She meets with... moderate success. Most of the bolts hit the target. She continues practicing until they are all reasonably near to the center.

[2/4/2014 11:27:16 PM] Kali: Tarak: *Is* it? And do they deserve it, really? How are you ever gonna know? And how are you ever gonna know you didn't just snuff out a life two minutes before repentance? And you can't just take it back either. "Oh, sorry I brutally cut you in half, didn't *mean* anything by it."

[2/4/2014 11:27:53 PM] Kali: Tarak: Besides, who *doesn't* deserve it.

[2/4/2014 11:28:07 PM] Wynn: Wynn sort of snarls and goes for a hard attack.

[2/4/2014 11:28:13 PM | Edited 11:29:53 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) frowns at Tarak's words too, concentrating as she fires an arrow into the bullseye!

[2/4/2014 11:29:24 PM] Kali: He fends her off almost lazily, like it's hardly an effort. "They *all* deserve it, don't they?"

[2/4/2014 11:30:33 PM] Wynn: Not everyone! There are innocents out there. Those are the ones who need our protection.

[2/4/2014 11:36:44 PM] Kali: Tarak: Bull. Nobody's innocent. That Academy girl's murdered people. The skinny elfy kid's prob'ly a thief, unless I miss my guess.

[2/4/2014 11:38:20 PM] Wynn: And what of people in villages all over every plane? Are they not innocent?

[2/4/2014 11:39:22 PM] Kali: Tarak: Nobody's *innocent*, kid. You think the squirt with the bow hasn't broken some laws here'n'there?

[2/4/2014 11:39:48 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) remains straightfaced as she continues to practice archery.

[2/4/2014 11:40:47 PM] Nilani: Nilani does not seem to respond to Tarak's statement.

[2/4/2014 11:40:51 PM] Wynn: What of my family? They were innocent.

[2/4/2014 11:41:03 PM] Kali: Tarak: And what happened to them? What *exactly* did that get 'em?

[2/4/2014 11:41:05 PM] Wynn: Wynn swings again.

[2/4/2014 11:41:33 PM] Kali: Tarak: Let me guess, fat and happy, living like kings?

[2/4/2014 11:42:26 PM] Kali: Tarak dodges, but only just, and swoops down to take a swing at her knees.

[2/4/2014 11:42:56 PM] Wynn: Wynn attempts to parry with her mace.

[2/4/2014 11:44:11 PM] Kali: Tarak: Prosperous? Living it up?

[2/4/2014 11:44:35 PM] Kali: Tarak is deflected, and redoubles his assault. ... also with the sword, too.

[2/4/2014 11:44:57 PM] Wynn: Wynn attempts to block with the shield and strike with the pommel/fist to the face!

[2/4/2014 11:46:34 PM] Kali: Tarak only barely dodges that one, and the surprise shows on his face, briefly, before he slips away, forcing her back with a few lazy slashes. "What did it get them, kid?"

[2/4/2014 11:47:31 PM] Wynn: Wynn bares her teeth. "It got them killed."

[2/4/2014 11:50:20 PM] Kali: Tarak: So much for innocence.

[2/4/2014 11:50:54 PM] Wynn: That's your attack on innocence?

[2/4/2014 11:51:04 PM] Wynn: If anything it's proof!

[2/4/2014 11:51:14 PM] Kali: Tarak: That schmucks deserve what they get?

[2/4/2014 11:51:18 PM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) has stopped firing arrows.....

[2/4/2014 11:51:51 PM] Nilani: Nilani stops and slowly looks over.

[2/4/2014 11:51:58 PM] Wynn: Schmucks?!

[2/4/2014 11:52:21 PM] Kali: Tarak: They *lost*, didn't they?

[2/4/2014 11:52:59 PM] Wynn: Wynn charges at him with her shield.

[2/4/2014 11:54:00 PM] Kali: He drops the sword and takes the hit, getting rammed off his feet and falling on his back with an "ouf."

[2/4/2014 11:54:27 PM] Wynn: Get up! You don't get to just quit!

[2/4/2014 11:54:48 PM] Kali: Tarak: Oh yeah? What're you gonna do about it?

[2/4/2014 11:55:17 PM] Wynn: Wynn tightens her grip on her mace and clenches her teeth.

[2/4/2014 11:55:26 PM] Wynn: None of them had to die.

[2/4/2014 11:56:15 PM] Kali: He stands up, rubbing his chest where the shield hit, and motions to her to continue. "Yeah? Then why did they? Where were you?"

[2/4/2014 11:56:33 PM] Wynn: Wynn goes white.

[2/4/2014 11:56:44 PM] Wynn: Fuck you, Tarak.

[2/4/2014 11:57:02 PM] Kali: Tarak: That's what this is all about, isn't it? You think you shoulda been there.

[2/4/2014 11:57:11 PM] Wynn: I *was* there.

[2/4/2014 11:57:26 PM] Kali: Tarak: Yeah? Then what exactly do you think you should have done?

[2/4/2014 11:57:47 PM] Wynn: I should have warned them.

[2/4/2014 11:58:12 PM] Kali: Tarak: And why didn't you?

[2/4/2014 11:58:50 PM] Wynn: Because I was stupid. Naive. Full of fairy tales.

[2/4/2014 11:59:37 PM] Kali: Tarak: ... because you were a *kid.*

[2/4/2014 11:59:58 PM] Wynn: Yeah, well... I grew up quick after that.

[2/5/2014 12:00:20 AM] Kali: Tarak: For fuck's sake, you were a *kid.* Give yourself a damn break.

[2/5/2014 12:02:05 AM] Wynn: Kid or not, I could have done *something*.

[2/5/2014 12:02:54 AM] Kali: Tarak: Let me put this in another way: Stop being fucking *stupid.*

[2/5/2014 12:03:26 AM] Wynn: Wynn narrows her eyes.

[2/5/2014 12:04:21 AM] Wynn: No. *Stupid* was thinking soaking my brain in alcohol would rid me of the memories.

[2/5/2014 12:04:58 AM] Wynn: *Stupid* is what led me into an alleyway with a man I only saw for a moment before I blacked out.

[2/5/2014 12:05:29 AM] Kali: Tarak: Yeah? What would you say if all that shit happened to Janis?

[2/5/2014 12:05:42 AM] Kali: Tarak: Would you tell her how stupid she was, how it was all her own fault her family died?

[2/5/2014 12:06:12 AM] Wynn: Wynn closes her mouth tightly.

[2/5/2014 12:07:11 AM] Kali: Tarak: Would you say that to Janis?

[2/5/2014 12:07:30 AM] Kali: He tilts his head on one side, mockingly.

[2/5/2014 12:07:44 AM] Wynn: .........no.

[2/5/2014 12:08:05 AM] Kali: Tarak: No.

[2/5/2014 12:08:12 AM] Wynn: It's different.

[2/5/2014 12:08:18 AM] Kali: Tarak: NO, it's *not* different.

[2/5/2014 12:08:46 AM] Kali: Tarak: You give them a break, you have to give you a break too. And we're not about protecting the innocent.

[2/5/2014 12:09:14 AM] Kali: Tarak: We're about protecting *everybody.* It has to be everybody or it's meaningless, because in the end nobody's pure.

[2/5/2014 12:09:40 AM] Kali: Tarak: Nobody will *ever* be good enough.

[2/5/2014 12:11:09 AM] Wynn: My sisters were. Annie was. She knew. She wanted to tell.

[2/5/2014 12:12:31 AM] Kali: Tarak: Sure, she *was*, because she *died.* You think she'd still be perfect now? Never made a mistake? Not even one?

[2/5/2014 12:13:38 AM] Kali: Tarak: You've made mistakes. I've made *dozens*. I *am* a mistake. You can't go around correcting mistakes with a mace or pretty soon every head's gonna look like it needs a smash.

[2/5/2014 12:14:30 AM] Kali: Tarak: And if you can't forgive your own mistakes, you *are* gonna end up like me.

[2/5/2014 12:15:36 AM] Wynn: And that's your advice?

[2/5/2014 12:15:42 AM] Wynn: Just.... *forgive* myself?

[2/5/2014 12:16:06 AM] Kali: Tarak: Let. It. Go.

[2/5/2014 12:16:23 AM | Edited 12:18:09 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Nilani as an idea crystallizes. "(whispering) si shilta xurwk wux rifstejar" ((Translation: I can make you invisible))

[2/5/2014 12:17:17 AM] Wynn: ......how?

[2/5/2014 12:17:44 AM] Nation: ((Please put in the translations for the logs.))

[2/5/2014 12:18:25 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ((sorry, done.))

[2/5/2014 12:19:07 AM] Wynn: Even if I accept that I couldn't have saved my family... that "one"...

[2/5/2014 12:19:23 AM] Kali: Tarak: That one what?

[2/5/2014 12:19:24 AM] Wynn: I don't even know what happened.

[2/5/2014 12:19:44 AM] Wynn: The one I... probably... killed.

[2/5/2014 12:19:58 AM] Wynn: He could have been asking for change.

[2/5/2014 12:20:03 AM] Wynn: He could have attacked me.

[2/5/2014 12:20:13 AM] Nilani: Nilani looks at lira, hiding her face from the paladins, and whispers back "svabol re wux nadotir?"

((what are you planning?))

[2/5/2014 12:20:16 AM] Wynn: I have no clue. But I woke up wearing his blood.

[2/5/2014 12:20:27 AM] Wynn: There was no justice for what I did.

[2/5/2014 12:20:42 AM] Wynn: How do I forgive myself for that?

[2/5/2014 12:20:59 AM] Kali: Tarak: Good question. Was there a trial?

[2/5/2014 12:21:07 AM] Wynn: No. I ran.

[2/5/2014 12:21:48 AM] Kali: Tarak nods. "Happens. ... let me... hm."

[2/5/2014 12:21:53 AM] Wynn: One of the other priests found me, cleaned me up. I wasn't allowed out again for a long time.

[2/5/2014 12:22:03 AM] Wynn: How does a priest dedicated to Justice do that??

[2/5/2014 12:22:26 AM] Kali: Tarak: Prob'ly figured he tried to rape you and got what's coming to 'em. That woulda been my guess.

[2/5/2014 12:22:44 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) shakes her head. "(whispering) si mi thric virlym," and pausing a moment, adds: "si shilta rechan ssejvi" ((I am no shadow.I can cast silently))

[2/5/2014 12:22:47 AM] Kali: Tarak: I always try to think the best of people. Anyhow.

[2/5/2014 12:23:14 AM] Kali: Tarak: I got an idea.

[2/5/2014 12:24:05 AM] Kali: Tarak: How 'bout this. Killin' you don't square the ledger; it just ends your chance to make things right, or as many things right as you can before you die. Imprisoning you, that'd be about the same.

[2/5/2014 12:24:36 AM] Kali: Tarak: So. What *would* be an appropriate punishment?

[2/5/2014 12:25:28 AM] Wynn: .......I don't know.

[2/5/2014 12:26:36 AM] Kali: Tarak nods. "All right. Here's the thing. You seem pretty self-disciplined. We're gonna think of a proper punishment. You're gonna do it. And that'll be the fucking end of it."

[2/5/2014 12:26:40 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) frowns. "si jikahshi rifstejarwim ui kiri versel ihk vi ssej rechan" ((I believe invisibility is too powerful for a silent cast))

[2/5/2014 12:26:47 AM] Wynn: I've always expected it would be my lot to exchange my life for one that needed protecting.

[2/5/2014 12:27:00 AM] Kali: Tarak: Doesn't count, we do that anyway.

[2/5/2014 12:27:33 AM] Kali: Tarak: Besides, that lets you off easy, bein' dead an' all.

[2/5/2014 12:29:45 AM] Wynn: Wynn closes her eyes in assent.

[2/5/2014 12:29:58 AM] Nilani: Nilani looks puzzledly at Lira and whispers "Kii tira wux vispir ve nomeno jaka, persvek vi idol hesi kiabili ornla ti kampiun?" ((Why are you telling me this now, in a way our companions would not understand?))

[2/5/2014 12:30:15 AM] Kali: Tarak: ... how 'bout this. We make a deal, you an' me.

[2/5/2014 12:30:47 AM] Kali: Tarak: I'll come up with something for you; you come up with somethin' for me. Appropriate punishments. Something we won't like. Something that *costs.*

[2/5/2014 12:31:12 AM] Kali: Tarak: Then we do it. Follow it through. And that'll be the *end* of it. No more blaming an' bullshit.

[2/5/2014 12:31:12 AM] Wynn: Wynn narrows her eyes at him.

[2/5/2014 12:31:44 AM] Wynn: What could possibly make up for all those lives lost?

[2/5/2014 12:32:13 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks confusedly at Nilani, and speaks in Common. "It was simply an offer."

[2/5/2014 12:32:16 AM] Kali: Tarak: Nothing. It's not about making up for anything. Nothing will do that. It's about punishment, pure and simple. Retribution.

[2/5/2014 12:32:29 AM] Nilani: Ok then.

[2/5/2014 12:32:42 AM] Wynn: Wynn stands a little straighter at the last word.

[2/5/2014 12:33:11 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Also, since you're the quietest I know, it seems it would benefit you the most.

[2/5/2014 12:34:21 AM] Kali: Tarak: And when it's over, it is *over.* Nobody gets to be guilty after that. Finite endpoints in both cases.

[2/5/2014 12:34:42 AM] Wynn: Wynn considers this carefully.

[2/5/2014 12:34:50 AM] Kali: Tarak: Deal?

[2/5/2014 12:34:55 AM | Edited 12:35:04 AM] Nilani: Nilani nods "A reasonable assumption. Invisibility would benefit me a great deal."

[2/5/2014 12:35:38 AM] Wynn: Wynn takes a deep breath, puts her mace in her shield's hand and holds her right hand out.

[2/5/2014 12:35:46 AM] Wynn: Deal.

[2/5/2014 12:35:47 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) smiles and then remembering, explains: "Unfortunately, it only lasts... until you attack."

[2/5/2014 12:36:25 AM] Kali: Tarak shakes her hand. "Deal. ... this is gonna work. If we make it unpleasant enough."

[2/5/2014 12:36:31 AM] Nilani: Hm. That could be a problem.

[2/5/2014 12:37:09 AM] Wynn: I'll need to think about it. I don't know you *that* well.

[2/5/2014 12:37:09 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) awaits further explanation.

[2/5/2014 12:37:11 AM] Nilani: Nilani grins toothily "I guess I'll have to make that one attack count."

[2/5/2014 12:37:50 AM] Wynn: I may have to enlist Allys' help.

[2/5/2014 12:37:51 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) laughs softly. "Indeed. Should you not attack at all, it will last... about three minutes."

[2/5/2014 12:37:55 AM | Edited 12:38:21 AM] Nilani: I'm sure Nation has a book or two on anatomy. That'll help a great deal.

[2/5/2014 12:38:11 AM] Kali: Tarak nods. "Go ahead. But I'm a pretty simple man. What you see is what you get."

[2/5/2014 12:38:48 AM] Wynn: You better not pull any punches. Not like you did in the ring today.

[2/5/2014 12:39:17 AM] Kali: Tarak: Only the physical ones.

[2/5/2014 12:39:40 AM] Wynn: Wynn frowns.

[2/5/2014 12:39:42 AM] Wynn: Fair point.

[2/5/2014 12:39:48 AM] Kali: One corner of his mouth goes up in something a little like a smile and a little more like a grimace.

[2/5/2014 12:40:01 AM | Removed 12:40:05 AM] Nilani: This message has been removed.

[2/5/2014 12:40:30 AM] Nilani: Nilani 's grin widens further. "I could do a lot in three minutes."

[2/5/2014 12:41:19 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): In order to cast it, I will have to make contact. Your equipment and anything that goes in your pockets will be invisible. I estimate that anything you carry should also be affected. However if said item extends too far, about ten feet, it may become visible.

[2/5/2014 12:41:28 AM] Wynn: What is it you're trying to forget, anyway?

[2/5/2014 12:42:15 AM] Kali: Tarak: You've killed one person. I've killed hundreds. Maybe thousands. Wasn't exactly counting.

[2/5/2014 12:42:46 AM] Nilani: Nilani nods, considering Lira's words. "I'll remember that."

[2/5/2014 12:42:51 AM] Wynn: Isn't that just part of the job?

[2/5/2014 12:43:01 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) twitches like a string at Wynn's words, but manages to keep a straight face.

[2/5/2014 12:43:16 AM] Kali: Tarak: Thought so at the time.

[2/5/2014 12:43:23 AM] Wynn: And now?

[2/5/2014 12:43:37 AM] Wynn: I seem to remember something about a bandit leader in Dragonwyck.

[2/5/2014 12:43:54 AM] Kali: Tarak: They didn't *have* to attack us.

[2/5/2014 12:45:00 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) briefly smiles at Nilani. "Hopefully, we will not need of it, but it is good to have it available."

[2/5/2014 12:45:01 AM] Kali: Tarak: They didn't *have* to try to rob us on the road. Can't say as how I feel too sorry about that.

[2/5/2014 12:45:31 AM] Kali: Tarak: Soldiers, they're just doing their jobs. And in the end they don't give a shit whether they were killed in battle or not; they're just as dead either way.

[2/5/2014 12:45:41 AM] Wynn: I thought you were sent there to deal with them.

[2/5/2014 12:46:23 AM] Kali: Tarak: Sure. We put the rumor out that we were rich travelers, and let 'em attack. They didn't *have* to do it.

[2/5/2014 12:46:39 AM] Wynn: And if they hadn't?

[2/5/2014 12:47:07 AM] Kali: Tarak: Would've been a nice vacation for us. Somehow it never *does* turn out that way, though.

[2/5/2014 12:47:55 AM] Wynn: But if they hadn't, if they'd realized you were stronger than they were.... they still could have preyed on the simpler townfolk.

[2/5/2014 12:48:10 AM] Nilani: Ah, I remember a phrase my father was fond of. "Hope for a tailwind, prepare for a storm."

[2/5/2014 12:48:23 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) blinks. "Was he a sailor?"

[2/5/2014 12:48:32 AM] Kali: Tarak: Woulda crossed that bridge when we came to it.

[2/5/2014 12:49:22 AM] Wynn: So you're trying to forget... what? Killing people who had surrendered?

[2/5/2014 12:49:49 AM] Wynn: People who defended themselves when you barged into their hideouts?

[2/5/2014 12:50:07 AM] Nilani: Yes, he was. Still is, probably. Sturdy old weasel.

[2/5/2014 12:50:52 AM] Kali: Tarak: Just killing *people.* People who had thoughts and goals and families. I'm trying to forget killing *people.* Pray you never have to go to war, Wynn. Nobody fuckin' wins.

[2/5/2014 12:52:06 AM] Wynn: I don't understand.

[2/5/2014 12:52:17 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) grins. "I admire the stern stuff he is made of."

[2/5/2014 12:52:19 AM] Wynn: What if those *goals* were to murder, rape, and pillage?

[2/5/2014 12:52:49 AM] Wynn: Are you saying there is no crime that warrants death as a punishment?

[2/5/2014 12:52:59 AM] Kali: Tarak: Then the mace is appropriate, t'my mind. That's not what war is. Or at least, wasn't what I saw.

[2/5/2014 12:53:41 AM] Wynn: ......when would a Paladin go to war?

[2/5/2014 12:54:27 AM] Wynn: I mean... unless you were called to fight for the Saint against demons or something..

[2/5/2014 12:54:44 AM] Kali: Tarak: 'bout 15 years ago. And it wasn't *just* demons.

[2/5/2014 12:55:36 AM] Wynn: Then not the political wars of man.

[2/5/2014 12:55:52 AM] Kali: Tarak: Hell if I know, kid. They said go; we went.

[2/5/2014 12:56:46 AM] Kali: Tarak: We were both different back then. Allys, boy. You wouldn't've known her. Tearin' through people like they were tissue paper.

[2/5/2014 12:57:26 AM] Wynn: Wynn listens, obviously interested in anything he has to say.

[2/5/2014 12:58:29 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Nilani in a studying manner, hesitantly asking: "So... did you get anything... special... from Nation, aside from the very nicely knitted sweater?"

[2/5/2014 12:58:52 AM] Kali: Tarak: Most families it's the elder sibling leads, but well, that's never been us. From the time she could walk I pretty well followed her lead. Hell, maybe I just felt bad about the rock.

[2/5/2014 12:59:35 AM] Wynn: Wynn lets a little smile escape, but it is quickly followed by a confused frown.

[2/5/2014 1:00:26 AM] Kali: Tarak: Never could match her in a fight, either. Not since she was big enough to hold a stick, much less real gear. It was like fighting a goddamn tornado.

[2/5/2014 1:01:35 AM] Nilani: I got a new rapier, it seems remarkably well-made and is most likely of a similar design to the one I aready have. It appears to be enchanted, as well. Did he give you that book? *waves at the book Lira brought in*

[2/5/2014 1:02:02 AM] Kali: Tarak: Pretty clear right from the start that she was special. Chosen. Time came when she was 'bout ready to go train for it. You know the place; you were there.

[2/5/2014 1:02:37 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) nods, grinning, and brushing her hand over the cover. "It had some lovely spells in it. It also is made of better material, and is lockable."

[2/5/2014 1:03:09 AM] Kali: Tarak: Funny thing, I remember *begging* to go too. Begging!

[2/5/2014 1:03:28 AM] Wynn: Wynn smiles a little at the image.

[2/5/2014 1:04:24 AM] Kali: Tarak: Sure, I told myself it was to watch her back, an' maybe it even was. Maybe I just hoped maybe a little shine would rub off on me. Even prayed on it some, but nothin' much helped.

[2/5/2014 1:05:55 AM] Kali: Tarak: 'til she did too. To this day I don't know if the Saint was listening to her or just has a fucked-up sense o' humor, but either way, I got to go after all. Real lucky. Lucky me.

[2/5/2014 1:07:12 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) bites her lower lip for a moment. "Do you know anything of... jewelry?"

[2/5/2014 1:07:16 AM] Wynn: Do you blame her for your training?

[2/5/2014 1:07:32 AM] Kali: Tarak: 'course not.

[2/5/2014 1:07:38 AM] Wynn: Wynn nods.

[2/5/2014 1:07:40 AM] Kali: Tarak: I'm the damn fool who wanted to go.

[2/5/2014 1:07:48 AM] Nilani: Making, selecting, or acquiring?

[2/5/2014 1:08:11 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): ...Well, I have the... object, but I need to string it.

[2/5/2014 1:08:45 AM] Wynn: So why didn't you follow her when she turned away?

[2/5/2014 1:09:08 AM] Kali: Tarak: I said I'd do it.

[2/5/2014 1:09:15 AM] Kali: Tarak: I made an oath.

[2/5/2014 1:09:17 AM] Wynn: That didn't stop her.

[2/5/2014 1:09:56 AM] Kali: Tarak: She  makes her own choices and her own vows. Her way's not any easier'n'mine.

[2/5/2014 1:10:33 AM] Wynn: Why a dragon god?

[2/5/2014 1:11:41 AM] Nilani: Well, I'd be glad to help you with it, but I warn you, it's been awhile since I'd even handled jewelry, except that locket, of course.

[2/5/2014 1:12:02 AM] Kali: Tarak: It's not the dragon that matters to her; it's the theology. ... hell, I better not talk on it, I'll just fuck it up. Ask her.

[2/5/2014 1:12:25 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) pales a little at the thought of the locket. "....I hope you are feeling better from that..?"

[2/5/2014 1:14:02 AM | Edited 1:14:29 AM] Nilani: I'm fine. It was an uncomfortable experience, but it left no trace afterward other than a slight chill.

[2/5/2014 1:14:28 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) nods in relief. "And... have there been any other... clues?"

[2/5/2014 1:14:41 AM] Nilani: Not so far, no.

[2/5/2014 1:15:48 AM] Wynn: Wynn takes a deep breath and lets out slowly.

[2/5/2014 1:16:20 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) sighs softly. "I guess we'll just have to keep an eye out."

[2/5/2014 1:17:09 AM] Nilani: Nilani nods

[2/5/2014 1:17:30 AM] Kali: Tarak: ... don't be too hard on 'er for breaking her vow. It... hit her different, is all.

[2/5/2014 1:18:01 AM] Wynn: Wynn blinks.

[2/5/2014 1:18:55 AM] Wynn: I'm sure it must have been difficult.

[2/5/2014 1:20:09 AM] Kali: Tarak: Nope. That was the problem, right there. It *wasn't.*

[2/5/2014 1:20:43 AM] Wynn: Wynn attempts to form words, but none come out.

[2/5/2014 1:21:08 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks a bit more energized. "I... would like to try the spell on you, if you wish."

[2/5/2014 1:21:33 AM] Nilani: go ahead.

[2/5/2014 1:21:58 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) goes to Nilani, and casts Invisibility on her!

[2/5/2014 1:22:15 AM] Wynn: ....What made you decide to train me?

[2/5/2014 1:22:20 AM] Wynn: She said it was a bad idea.

[2/5/2014 1:22:34 AM] Nilani: ((did either of the paladins notice this?))

[2/5/2014 1:22:51 AM] Wynn: ((prob not me. I'm totally focused. lol))

[2/5/2014 1:23:41 AM] Kali: Tarak: ... I don't want you to turn out like me, kid. You're young and stupid and idealistic; let's just say it looks real *familiar* and leave it at that.

[2/5/2014 1:23:55 AM] Kali: ((No, spot is not his strong suit.))

[2/5/2014 1:24:15 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) whispers, a bit comically. "You're invisible."

[2/5/2014 1:24:51 AM] Wynn: Then why would she be so against it?

[2/5/2014 1:25:06 AM] Wynn: She doesn't exactly hide what she thinks of you now.

[2/5/2014 1:25:29 AM] Nilani: Nilani quickly walks around Lira and whispers behind her "awesome."

[2/5/2014 1:26:10 AM] Kali: Tarak grins. "Prob'ly thinks I'll be a bad influence."

[2/5/2014 1:26:14 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) spins around, looking a little disoriented, but grinning!

[2/5/2014 1:26:38 AM] Wynn: Wynn frowns a little. "That's not what it sounded like."

[2/5/2014 1:27:20 AM] Kali: Tarak: Yeah? What'd it sound like?

[2/5/2014 1:27:35 AM] Wynn: I seem to remember the words "trail of destruction" being used.

[2/5/2014 1:27:58 AM | Edited 1:28:09 AM] Nilani: Look down at the floor. Can you see where my feet are?

[2/5/2014 1:28:03 AM] Wynn: I doubt it was about swearing, alcohol, and sex.

[2/5/2014 1:28:53 AM] Kali: Tarak: What, isn't that enough?

[2/5/2014 1:28:56 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks. "I think you're fine, I don't see anything."

[2/5/2014 1:29:07 AM | Edited 1:29:15 AM] Wynn: Wynn raises an eyebrow, skeptically.

[2/5/2014 1:29:09 AM] Kali: Tarak: God-damn, I'll have to come up with some more vices.

[2/5/2014 1:29:11 AM] Nilani: excellent.

[2/5/2014 1:30:58 AM] Wynn: Well I don't think there's a danger of any of that "destroying" me.

[2/5/2014 1:32:10 AM] Kali: Tarak: Yeah, well. I try not to let people get too attached. Always let 'em down eventually.

[2/5/2014 1:33:08 AM] Nilani: Nilani grabs something that will make a great deal of noise if dropped, without breaking, and walks towards the paladins.

[2/5/2014 1:33:58 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) whispers to nobody, not knowing that Nilani has already moved. "By the way, I have read that things such as puddles may give away your position."

[2/5/2014 1:34:00 AM] Wynn: Things are easier with friends.

[2/5/2014 1:34:23 AM] Wynn: Wynn glances back at Lira for a moment then looks back at Tarak.

[2/5/2014 1:35:35 AM] Kali: Tarak: Things're easier without 'em.

[2/5/2014 1:35:52 AM] Wynn: You have Allys. Would you rather be alone?

[2/5/2014 1:37:26 AM] Kali: Tarak: No.

[2/5/2014 1:38:48 AM] Nilani: Nilani reaches an area near the paladins, waits until she has about ten seconds left, and tosses the object through the gap between them, at an angle that would make it seem unlikely that the object had come from her original position. She then runs to a place which is obscured from view, back near Lira. (possibly one of the archers' alleys)

[2/5/2014 1:38:48 AM] Wynn: Maybe *you* should be nicer to her.

[2/5/2014 1:39:10 AM] Kali: Tarak: ... did you see that?

[2/5/2014 1:39:21 AM] Wynn: Wynn spins and raises her shield!

[2/5/2014 1:39:28 AM] Wynn: What the hell?

[2/5/2014 1:39:30 AM] Kali: He grabs his practice sword up off the ground. "... besides, nicer how?"

[2/5/2014 1:39:39 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks over towards the area of the crash and bursts out laughing!

[2/5/2014 1:39:44 AM] Nilani: *the object hits the floor and makes a crashing noise, near the door.*

[2/5/2014 1:39:46 AM] Wynn: Wynn looks at Lira.

[2/5/2014 1:40:09 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) looks at Wynn, clearly amused.

[2/5/2014 1:40:19 AM] Wynn: Wynn rolls her eyes.

[2/5/2014 1:41:16 AM] Kali: Tarak: More practical jokes, huh?

[2/5/2014 1:41:25 AM] Wynn: Well, not using Janis against her, for one.

[2/5/2014 1:42:18 AM] Nilani: ((I'm going to say the ten seconds are up.))

Nilani walks soundlessly out from one of the archers' alleys and taps Lira lightly on the shoulder.

[2/5/2014 1:42:26 AM] Kali: Tarak: ... using Janis what?

[2/5/2014 1:42:39 AM] Wynn: You obviously hurt her with the apprentice comment, too.

[2/5/2014 1:42:44 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) spins back around with a grin. "Right, so long as it's not an attack, you stay invisible!"

[2/5/2014 1:43:14 AM] Wynn: Janis said you used her to hurt Allys.

[2/5/2014 1:43:35 AM] Wynn: That's why she kicked you.

[2/5/2014 1:43:39 AM] Kali: Tarak: ... don't know what she's talkin' about there. The apprentice thing, yeah, that's fair.

[2/5/2014 1:44:16 AM] Nilani: Nilani grins widely "Heh. This is amazing."

[2/5/2014 1:44:18 AM] Kali: Tarak: ... huh. Nope, can't think of whatever that might be. ... don't remember any missing time, either.

[2/5/2014 1:44:48 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Just have to be careful of doors, puddles, and things that will give you away.

[2/5/2014 1:44:53 AM] Wynn: As an apprentice who may be affected by whatever happened, can you tell me?

[2/5/2014 1:44:59 AM] Nilani: noted

[2/5/2014 1:46:25 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) nods and grins. "You should have seen the pranks f-" She cuts herself off and stares down at her book for a silent moment. "....I miss home."

[2/5/2014 1:46:37 AM] Kali: Tarak: Yeah, she had one, he got hurt, left.

[2/5/2014 1:46:50 AM] Wynn: Paladin or priest?

[2/5/2014 1:47:50 AM | Edited 1:48:00 AM] Wynn: You told me he died.

[2/5/2014 1:48:20 AM] Kali: Tarak: Paladin, and yeah, he did. For probably about three minutes.

[2/5/2014 1:48:48 AM] Wynn: ....is that why she left?

[2/5/2014 1:49:32 AM] Nilani: Nilani looks empathetically at Lira. "I know the feeling. It might not apply to my current predicament, but I know what it feels like to be unable to return to somewhere you considered 'home'."

[2/5/2014 1:50:14 AM] Lira the Wiz (Winnie): Lira the Wiz (Winnie) smiles appreciativel. "I wonder if Nation misses home..."

[2/5/2014 1:50:28 AM] Kali: Tarak: What? No. No. She left because we won.

[2/5/2014 1:50:44 AM] Wynn: Nothing you say makes any sense.

[2/5/2014 1:50:58 AM] Kali: Tarak: ... the war, we won the war.

[2/5/2014 1:52:42 AM] Wynn: Still doesn't make sense. I'd ask her if I thought she'd actually tell me.

[2/5/2014 1:53:44 AM] Kali: Tarak: She takes a while to warm up to somebody. Not quite so cuddly as me.

[2/5/2014 1:57:36 AM] Wynn: I appreciate that you're willing to answer my questions.

[2/5/2014 1:57:41 AM] Kali: Tarak: Some of 'em.

[2/5/2014 1:57:49 AM] Wynn: It's been quite different living here with people who aren't so open.

[2/5/2014 1:58:02 AM] Kali: Tarak: That's the world.

[2/5/2014 1:58:29 AM] Kali: Tarak: Now come on. This time I promise to hold back less.

[2/5/2014 1:58:49 AM] Wynn: Wynn smiles and gets into her stance.