Lovely 15

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August 7, 2020

XhoYesterday at 7:22 PM

We open the game on the next day, because I'm about as original as E.L. James and like to start with people waking up because it's easy, and also because I can't remember what time it was when we left off anyway.

[7:23 PM]

If any of you are in your living room, there's a pot of hot tea, a tray of fancy-looking pastries that obviously came from a shop somewhere, and Sunshine has occupied a bit of the table with spread-out sheets of paper.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:24 PM

"You make wonderful tea."

[7:24 PM]

smiles

ChanceYesterday at 7:24 PM

comes out yawning.

AnnYesterday at 7:24 PM

is in a corner of the living room with The Rat

XhoYesterday at 7:25 PM

Sunshine: Thank you. It's all catching the water at the right temperature. You can usually hear the right time if you listen.

[7:26 PM]

The rat seems a bit groggy.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:26 PM

"Indeed."

XhoYesterday at 7:26 PM

Chance's cat trots along after him, pausing to sniff at Blub.

[7:27 PM]

Sunshine: The pitch always drops about then.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:27 PM

((Blub changes color to match Chance's cat.))

XhoYesterday at 7:28 PM

Blub attempts to form a calico pattern--mostly white and a few patches of tan and black.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:28 PM

".....I don't want to insult you....but I don't know many women from the underdark who knows to listen for such things."

XhoYesterday at 7:29 PM

Sunshine: I listen for a lot of things.

[7:29 PM]

Sunshine: ... a lot of times, it's easier than talking.

[7:30 PM]

Beauty darts in front of Chance and stands directly in his path pointedly.

ChanceYesterday at 7:30 PM

picks her up and goes to get food.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:30 PM

"It's nice to see you here again, Chance."

XhoYesterday at 7:32 PM

Sunshine: I hope you like the rolls. There's a very good bakery down the street that does Drow food too, but I wasn't sure if you'd like that.

[7:32 PM]

Beauty purrs.

AnnYesterday at 7:32 PM

goes and gets some food for the rat

PharolvirYesterday at 7:32 PM

will try one.

ChanceYesterday at 7:32 PM

grabs some rolls. "Mrph.  Thank you."

XhoYesterday at 7:33 PM

They're pretty good! Kinda upscale.

[7:34 PM]

Sunshine moves her papers out of the way so that people can sit at the table if they want. Most of them appear to just be... columns of figures.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:34 PM

"These are very good.  I hope they weren't expensive."

XhoYesterday at 7:36 PM

Sunshine: Not very.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:37 PM

nods.

[7:37 PM]

"...so...what's on the agenda for today?"

ChanceYesterday at 7:38 PM

I must go to the catacombs and talk to a dead man.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:38 PM

"Sounds fun.  Can we help?"

ChanceYesterday at 7:39 PM

That would probably be wise. It was specifically requested that I not harm him. Or.... be harmed by him, most like, he is an ancient mummy.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:39 PM

"You in, Ann?"

XhoYesterday at 7:40 PM

By this point the rat has polished off most of a cream cheese and blueberry pastry.

AnnYesterday at 7:42 PM

Sure why not

XhoYesterday at 7:42 PM

And surreptitiously fed some of it to Blub.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:42 PM

"I should tell Ulisse.  Ask him to watch Blub.  See if he wants pastry."

[7:43 PM]

"...Sunshine, are you ok to stay here too?  Or do you want to come?"

XhoYesterday at 7:44 PM

Sunshine: I'd only slow you down, now. ... but if someone gets hurt I'll be here waiting.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:44 PM

hugs her.

XhoYesterday at 7:44 PM

She hugs him back. Blub burbles a bit, and the rat rolls its eyes.

[7:45 PM]

Beauty jumps onto the couch and sprawls out in its exact geometric center, ensuring that no one else is really going to be able to sit on it without dislodging her.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:46 PM

"When do we leave, Chance?"

ChanceYesterday at 7:46 PM

ONce I finish my tea? I wasn't exactly on a schedule.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:46 PM

"Ok.  This sounds like a you thing so...I guess whenever you want to go."

[7:46 PM]

"Oh!"

[7:47 PM]

"I also maybe did a thing!"

XhoYesterday at 7:47 PM

Sunshine: What did you do?

PharolvirYesterday at 7:48 PM

will pull out a vial. "I got to experiment a bit with some left over chemicals from the alchemy shop.  It's a health potion!  Made special."

[7:49 PM]

"Hopefully, we won't need it...but good to know."

XhoYesterday at 7:49 PM

She smiles, at least on the half of her face you can see.

[7:50 PM]

Sunshine: That does make me feel better about not being able to go.

ChanceYesterday at 7:50 PM

Ah, we are professionals, though.

AnnYesterday at 7:50 PM

Are we?

PharolvirYesterday at 7:51 PM

".......kinda?"

ChanceYesterday at 7:51 PM

holds up a hand and an ornate gilded heavy crossbow appears in it.

[7:51 PM]

Oh, it worked.

[7:51 PM]

Looks like you're finally awake.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:51 PM

"..............what is that?"

XhoYesterday at 7:53 PM

Sunshine: ... is that...

ChanceYesterday at 7:53 PM

It is a crossbow. It's been pretty quiet since I got here but it woke up this morning.

AnnYesterday at 7:54 PM

The crossbow woke up?

XhoYesterday at 7:55 PM

Sunshine: Look at the engraving. Dwarves didn't make that. And it... well, it obviously isn't elvish.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:56 PM

"Where'd you get it?"

ChanceYesterday at 7:57 PM

The bottom of the ocean.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:58 PM

"............this is becoming disconcerting."

[7:58 PM]

looks at the engraving ((Do I recognize the language?))

XhoYesterday at 7:58 PM

It's celestial.

PharolvirYesterday at 7:59 PM

"...does it...talk to you?"

ChanceYesterday at 8:00 PM

Sometimes. Just like... hymns and stuff.

XhoYesterday at 8:00 PM

Sunshine: I'm pretty sure it must be a Celestial weapon.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:00 PM

"That's a big deal, right?"

ChanceYesterday at 8:01 PM

Yes, well. No matter where I put it, I can call it to my hand. Watch.

[8:01 PM]

puts it on the table and walks across the wound, and summons it to him.

AnnYesterday at 8:02 PM

That’s useful

PharolvirYesterday at 8:02 PM

"You have a magic angel crossbow and never thought to mention that?!?"

ChanceYesterday at 8:02 PM

I thought it was broken!

[8:03 PM]

I was going to tell you guys, but then it fixed itself or something.

XhoYesterday at 8:03 PM

Sunshine: ... you're not an angel, are you?

ChanceYesterday at 8:03 PM

Not that I am aware of! I would make a great one.

XhoYesterday at 8:04 PM

The rat chokes on a bite of pastry and starts coughing little ratty coughs.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:04 PM

"...I find that doubtful."

AnnYesterday at 8:05 PM

pats the rats back

ChanceYesterday at 8:05 PM

How dare you. Imagine if I could fly!

PharolvirYesterday at 8:06 PM

"...............I think I could do that."

[8:06 PM]

"I have the ingredients...get back to me on that tomorrow.  I'd be interested to test the results."

XhoYesterday at 8:06 PM

Sunshine: ... that would be very useful.

AnnYesterday at 8:06 PM

It would probably be fun

PharolvirYesterday at 8:07 PM

"I mean...I could probably also build a very large catapult but...nah, save that for another day."

XhoYesterday at 8:07 PM

Beauty mews.

ChanceYesterday at 8:08 PM

That could also be fun.

[8:08 PM]

I mean, until the landing, but that's plenty of time.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:09 PM

"I have ideas, if flying is something you're actually interested in."

ChanceYesterday at 8:09 PM

One thing at a time, but yes!

PharolvirYesterday at 8:09 PM

"Yeah."

[8:09 PM]

pets Blub and feeds him some pastry crumbs.

XhoYesterday at 8:09 PM

Blub burbles happily, and turns pink again.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:12 PM

"Ok, I'll just let Ulisse know I'm leaving and then...we'll leave.  Thanks for staying, Sunshine.  I really appreciate it."

XhoYesterday at 8:12 PM

Sunshine: It was... very nice.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:12 PM

"...what was?"

XhoYesterday at 8:13 PM

Sunshine: Just... staying. And everything.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:15 PM

"Oh.  ...yes.  It has been...nice."

[8:15 PM]

blushes slightly.(edited)

XhoYesterday at 8:15 PM

She does too, although it's a little bit difficult to tell.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:15 PM

will go over and kiss her on her scarred side.

ChanceYesterday at 8:16 PM

finishes his tea.

XhoYesterday at 8:16 PM

She lets him, and stays quiet.

ChanceYesterday at 8:16 PM

So, I"m going to put on a disguise this time to leave!

[8:16 PM]

turns from a gray tabaxi to a tabby-colored tabaxi. "Foolproof."(edited)

XhoYesterday at 8:17 PM

Orange or brown/black?

ChanceYesterday at 8:17 PM

Orange!))(edited)

AnnYesterday at 8:17 PM

Why?

XhoYesterday at 8:17 PM

Sunshine: ... are you sure that's going to be enough?

ChanceYesterday at 8:17 PM

Why wouldn't it be?

PharolvirYesterday at 8:18 PM

"Just let him enjoy himself, ladies."

[8:18 PM]

goes to check on Ulisse.

AnnYesterday at 8:20 PM

grabs her staff and looks at the rat “ you want to come with Us or stay here?”(edited)

PharolvirYesterday at 8:20 PM

will head back. "Who's Ilya?"

XhoYesterday at 8:21 PM

The rat looks at the pastries, then looks at Ann, and climbs up to her shoulder, looking back at the pastries with regret.

AnnYesterday at 8:21 PM

((Ilya is my autocorrect being annoying))

[8:22 PM]

There will be more pastries later you dont want to make yourself sick again

ChanceYesterday at 8:22 PM

((Sorry, got yelled at for not instantly helping take in groceries.))

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PharolvirYesterday at 8:23 PM

((Ilya is my autocorrect being annoying))

@Ann ((Ah, sorry))

XhoYesterday at 8:23 PM

The rat turns around in a little circle and sits on Ann's shoulder.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:23 PM

"Ulisse's still asleep.  Sunshine, when he wakes up, would you please let him know where we are and that I'm fine?"

XhoYesterday at 8:25 PM

Sunshine: Of course.

[8:25 PM]

Sunshine: Sleeping seems so strange. ... be careful.

ChanceYesterday at 8:25 PM

Sleeping is great.

XhoYesterday at 8:26 PM

Sunshine: I hadn't really seen people do that before.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:27 PM

"It's odd.  You get used to it though.  And sometimes they make cure noises while doing it."

XhoYesterday at 8:27 PM

Sunshine smiles again. "... have fun, too."

PharolvirYesterday at 8:28 PM

"We'll try.  You do to.  I'll see you later."

[8:28 PM]

kisses her again.

XhoYesterday at 8:29 PM

She kisses him back a bit, and you guys head out? I'm assuming.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:29 PM

follows Chance's lead.

ChanceYesterday at 8:30 PM

goes downstairs to the bar!

PharolvirYesterday at 8:30 PM

"...Chance, do we need disguises too?"

ChanceYesterday at 8:30 PM

Why?

[8:31 PM]

Qiva's not after you.

AnnYesterday at 8:32 PM

She might be after our last interaction

XhoYesterday at 8:33 PM

When you get downstairs, Qiva isn't there--but that reporter is. She waves at your group.

ChanceYesterday at 8:33 PM

resists the urge to wave.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:33 PM

mutters under his breath "dammit."

AnnYesterday at 8:34 PM

waves back

XhoYesterday at 8:35 PM

She smiles and makes a toasting motion at you all with her coffee mug.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:35 PM

nods at her, seeing as she's not gonna by we didn't see her now

XhoYesterday at 8:36 PM

She mock-salutes Pharolvir, apparently in a cheerful mood this morning.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:37 PM

"...what is up with her?  I'm not even a soldier."

ChanceYesterday at 8:37 PM

She's a weird one.

XhoYesterday at 8:38 PM

You guys head out?

PharolvirYesterday at 8:39 PM

follows Chance, whatever he wants to do.

ChanceYesterday at 8:40 PM

nods. "I have a map!  We need to go in some sewers."

AnnYesterday at 8:40 PM

will buy a newspaper once we are out of the inn on the way to the sewers

ChanceYesterday at 8:42 PM

pulls out the map Nefret gave him and is following that.

XhoYesterday at 8:45 PM

The map is surprisingly easy to follow. You end up climbing down a spiral staircase in a storm sewer grate, which smells damp and a bit moldy but not foul and filthy, and then down a series of stone water-troughs, and almost miss the heavy, locked door into the catacombs proper, as it blends into the walls and is covered with greenish mold stuff too.

ChanceYesterday at 8:45 PM

uses Mage Hand to open it.

XhoYesterday at 8:46 PM

To undo the lock?

ChanceYesterday at 8:46 PM

does, if he can!

PharolvirYesterday at 8:46 PM

((What was the headline of the newspaper Ann bought? Or are we settling that later?))

XhoYesterday at 8:47 PM

Were you an arcane trickster rogue?

[8:47 PM]

Oh, sorry, I didn't realize you were looking at the paper as well. The front page is still mostly about the new king, and some new initiatives he's announced. Keeping taxes low but doing some projects, mostly. Nothing too exciting on the front page.

ChanceYesterday at 8:47 PM

((No? Oh, you mean, locked locked, I thought you meant like, bolted or something.))

XhoYesterday at 8:47 PM

Nope, it is locked!

ChanceYesterday at 8:48 PM

Well. Can anyone open locks?

PharolvirYesterday at 8:48 PM

"I can use acid to eat through it?"

ChanceYesterday at 8:48 PM

I don't think disabling the lock to the catacombs is a good idea.

XhoYesterday at 8:48 PM

It is just one fairly old-looking lock.

AnnYesterday at 8:48 PM

will fold up the newspaper and put it away

XhoYesterday at 8:49 PM

Kinda rusty-looking.

ChanceYesterday at 8:49 PM

Well. I guess acid is okay.

AnnYesterday at 8:50 PM

will hit the lock with her staff

XhoYesterday at 8:50 PM

The lock just kind of implodes into bits of metal and rust.

AnnYesterday at 8:50 PM

opens the door

ChanceYesterday at 8:50 PM

Brilliant. You're picking all the locks from here out.

XhoYesterday at 8:51 PM

There are steps downward, and somehow it looks darker here. On the bright side, it's also much drier; there may be a desiccant spell at work.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:52 PM

"...I do not see how that was better than my acid idea."

AnnYesterday at 8:52 PM

You were still talking.

[8:52 PM]

heads down the steps

PharolvirYesterday at 8:53 PM

follows

XhoYesterday at 8:55 PM

You climb the steps down for what seems like forever--it's really not going to be fun going back up. But eventually, after at least 5 floors and probably more like 10, you do reach the bottom, where there is another door--this time, there is no lock.

ChanceYesterday at 8:55 PM

I wish I could fly. It woud make getting out easier or at least more fun.

[8:55 PM]

checks with the map!

PharolvirYesterday at 8:55 PM

"I'll work on it."

XhoYesterday at 8:56 PM

The map seems to indicate it's more or less a straight shot from here, once you go through the door. It looks like a long corridor.

AnnYesterday at 8:57 PM

So we go in, you have a chat and we leave?

PharolvirYesterday at 8:58 PM

"...what is this about exactly, anyway?"

ChanceYesterday at 8:58 PM

Miss Nefret asked me to speak to her ex husband, who has been harassing her.

PharolvirYesterday at 8:59 PM

"Oh.  Rude."

ChanceYesterday at 8:59 PM

Indeed!

[9:02 PM]

calls out. "Mr Amenei!  Can you hear me?"

XhoYesterday at 9:02 PM

You guys still haven't opened the door at the bottom of the stairs.

AnnYesterday at 9:02 PM

opens the door

XhoYesterday at 9:02 PM

There's kind of a long corridor after that, and then marked on the map is just "temple."

[9:03 PM]

The door creeeeeeeeeeeeaks and a bit of dust drops from the top as it opens up.

[9:05 PM]

There are channels for water in the hallway ahead, but it's quite dry. Quite dry indeed. Pharolvir will find it homey, too, as there are extensive spiderwebs on the walls and even a few across the corridor. Despite them, you can still see alcoves for bodies on either side of the hallway, with at least one skeleton in each one, all covered by webbing.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:06 PM

"Aw.  The children of Lolth have set up a home in here."

XhoYesterday at 9:07 PM

The rat sneezes.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:07 PM

"What's this guy's name?"

ChanceYesterday at 9:07 PM

Amenei.

[9:07 PM]

Captain Amenei.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:08 PM

"Captain Amenei?  Hello?  We're here to talk."

XhoYesterday at 9:08 PM

There's a quiet rattling sound, that then intensifies; every one of the skeletons you can see turns its head to look at you.

ChanceYesterday at 9:08 PM

waves at the skeletons.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:09 PM

"...and talk to your friends, too."(edited)

[9:09 PM]

"...I guess."

XhoYesterday at 9:10 PM

There's another awkward rattling sound, and sheets of spiderwebs fall, spiders and bug corpses and all, as all the skeletons turn away from you and then go back to sleep.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:11 PM

".....................good sign?  Bad sign?"

XhoYesterday at 9:11 PM

The rat sneezes again.

ChanceYesterday at 9:11 PM

Don't know.

[9:11 PM]

Does anywhere know where we can find Captain Amenei?

XhoYesterday at 9:12 PM

None of them answer. The map just shows a long corridor heading forward, ending in a little square marked "Temple."

PharolvirYesterday at 9:12 PM

"....I guess we head for that?"

AnnYesterday at 9:12 PM

starts walking forward

ChanceYesterday at 9:13 PM

keeps going!

PharolvirYesterday at 9:13 PM

follows behind.

XhoYesterday at 9:14 PM

As you head forward you see that there are branching corridors on your left and right, most of which are sheeted with spiderwebs so that you can't see past them.

[9:15 PM]

The skeletons don't seem the least bit interested in you, or at least, you don't notice them moving again.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:16 PM

"Did Nefret say anything else about this guy?"

XhoYesterday at 9:17 PM

It's a long walk. Eventually you reach another unlocked door.

ChanceYesterday at 9:17 PM

Mummy. Once a sea captain. Her ex.

[9:17 PM]

knocks!

XhoYesterday at 9:17 PM

There's no answer, and you can hear the echo of the knock beyond the door; it sounds a bit odd.

ChanceYesterday at 9:17 PM

opens it.

XhoYesterday at 9:18 PM

This door doesn't creak; nor is there any dust.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:18 PM

"Who mummified him?  And why?"

ChanceYesterday at 9:18 PM

I think it's a cultural thing.

XhoYesterday at 9:20 PM

The next room is... less a room, and more of a full Broadway production, in that it is a massive cavern almost wholly taken up by a lake of water, though it is missing the candles rising up and a rockin' organ soundtrack. The water is dark, and you can't see to the bottom; there's a single white star-shaped flower floating about ten feet out. On the other side of the water you spot a building hewn out of sandy-colored rock, chipped paint still decorating some of the statues outside its doors with bright blues and reds.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:21 PM

((A giant crocodile is def gonna come up and sing at us.))

ChanceYesterday at 9:23 PM

Oh, this is different.

[9:23 PM]

Captain Amenei?

XhoYesterday at 9:23 PM

Chance's voice echoes out across the lake, but there's no answer.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:24 PM

sticks a finger in to test the lake.

ChanceYesterday at 9:24 PM

I'm a friend of miss Nefret.

XhoYesterday at 9:25 PM

It's cool, but as far as you can tell, it's just water, rippling out from the spot where you put your hand in. It might be getting clearer, or perhaps there are clean currents sometimes--you think you can see a little deeper than you could initially.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:25 PM

((Do I see anything in it?))

XhoYesterday at 9:26 PM

Everyone roll perception, please.

[9:26 PM]

Pharol, roll perception twice.

ChanceYesterday at 9:26 PM

((11!))

PharolvirYesterday at 9:27 PM

((16 on the first roll, 15 on the second))

AnnYesterday at 9:27 PM

((8))

PharolvirYesterday at 9:30 PM

"...Chance...I uh...I think maybe I found him."

[9:30 PM]

"Oh....no...nevermind...that's a woman.  Hello."

ChanceYesterday at 9:31 PM

looks where Pharol is looking.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:31 PM

will wave at the woman in the water and removes his hand.

[9:33 PM]

"...she might be related to the flower...the flower's gone."

XhoYesterday at 9:35 PM

It's quiet in the cave.

ChanceYesterday at 9:35 PM

looks at the woman, not touching the water. "Do you know where Captain Amenei is?"

PharolvirYesterday at 9:37 PM

((Does Chance see her if I point her out?))

XhoYesterday at 9:37 PM

Yep.

ChanceYesterday at 9:39 PM

Hmm.

[9:39 PM]

keeps looking around the room, waving at the woman in a friendly manner!

XhoYesterday at 9:40 PM

There's no obvious way to get across the lake.

ChanceYesterday at 9:40 PM

Maybe she'll help us with the water?

PharolvirYesterday at 9:40 PM

"....she seems to want us to jump in...or me to jump in, at least."

[9:40 PM]

"....this feels....trappy."

ChanceYesterday at 9:41 PM

Of course. I can't tell you the number of cautionary sailor tales that start this way.

[9:41 PM]

Ann, you're sensible, what do you think?

AnnYesterday at 9:41 PM

will look to see the woman in the lake

PharolvirYesterday at 9:43 PM

"She's shockingly handsome."

ChanceYesterday at 9:43 PM

Which does seem a bit... cliche? For a trap.

AnnYesterday at 9:45 PM

It does and you would think the skeletons would have done something if it was a trap

XhoYesterday at 9:46 PM

Those of you who are looking see the smile fade; now she just looks sad, but she's still reaching up to you.

AnnYesterday at 9:46 PM

puts the rat down on the shore  and dives into the lake

PharolvirYesterday at 9:46 PM

".......I'm honestly shocked it took Ann this long to do that."

[9:47 PM]

watches intently.

ChanceYesterday at 9:47 PM

She beat me to it, but I guess in a pinch she can breathe under water.

XhoYesterday at 9:48 PM

The woman in the lake grabs Ann. Ann, roll athletics or acrobatics.

AnnYesterday at 9:48 PM

((Natural 1 ,4 total))

PharolvirYesterday at 9:48 PM

((Well, this is about what I expected.))

XhoYesterday at 9:49 PM

Bands of weed-like hair wrap around Ann's feet and arms, and the woman in the lake kisses her.

[9:50 PM]

You see her getting pulled down further and further...

[9:52 PM]

... then, all of a sudden, the water's surface roils, and in a flailing storm of weeds, the water retreats in about a six-foot circle, with Ann sitting at the bottom of the very deep lake, a wall of water all around her, but perfectly dry.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:52 PM

dives in

[9:52 PM]

was swimming to save, then stops dead and looks...perplexed.

XhoYesterday at 9:52 PM

As soon as Pharolvir's in, the water retreats around him as well.

AnnYesterday at 9:52 PM

That was a rush

ChanceYesterday at 9:53 PM

shrugs, and jumps in.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:53 PM

".......what?"

XhoYesterday at 9:53 PM

The same thing happens to him--the water whipsitself back in a circle around him.

AnnYesterday at 9:53 PM

calls to the rat

XhoYesterday at 9:54 PM

The rat is reluctant, but jumps onto Ann, avoiding the water.

AnnYesterday at 9:54 PM

looks for the woman or anything in the water.

XhoYesterday at 9:55 PM

You can see the water-woman near you, long black hair assuming a weedlike texture at the ends. She's watching you.

ChanceYesterday at 9:55 PM

waves.

XhoYesterday at 9:55 PM

Your little circles expand a bit until you're all in the same air-hole.

ChanceYesterday at 9:55 PM

"Do you know where we can find CAptain Amenei?

AnnYesterday at 9:55 PM

waves at her as well

XhoYesterday at 9:56 PM

She puts a hand through the water-wall and reaches out to you, hand dripping in the air.

BobbinYesterday at 9:56 PM

Bobbin comes running up, feathers ruffled from whatever they've been doing, and follows the others in.

AnnYesterday at 9:56 PM

reaches out and grasps her hand

ChanceYesterday at 9:57 PM

/me.... doesn't do that then.

XhoYesterday at 9:57 PM

Bobbin is there.

[9:58 PM]

Ann pulls her out of the water and into your airbubble, or at least... most of her. Her hair-weeds are long enough that some of it is still in the water. She has the flower that was on the surface before in her hair, you notice.

PharolvirYesterday at 9:58 PM

"Hi Bobbin.  We're following this weird water ghost lady to find Chance's new girlfriend's ex-husband."

[9:58 PM]

"I think that catches you up."

XhoYesterday at 9:59 PM

She coughs and gasps a little bit, and then appears to calm down a bit. She doesn't move to try to stand up, either.

ChanceYesterday at 9:59 PM

You okay?

XhoYesterday at 10:00 PM

Waterwoman: It's too late. You can't rescue me.

AnnYesterday at 10:01 PM

What do you need rescuing from?

XhoYesterday at 10:02 PM

Waterwoman: I drowned.

ChanceYesterday at 10:02 PM

I'm sorry.

XhoYesterday at 10:02 PM

Waterwoman: It's so quiet here.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:03 PM

"What happened?"

XhoYesterday at 10:04 PM

She closes her eyes. "He... left. So I went to the river."

ChanceYesterday at 10:04 PM

You want us to beat him up for you?

XhoYesterday at 10:05 PM

Waterwoman: It's been so long.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:05 PM

"You....oh my, I'm so sorry."

AnnYesterday at 10:06 PM

Can we do anything to help you?

XhoYesterday at 10:06 PM

Waterwoman: Take me with you.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:07 PM

"I thought you said we couldn't."

ChanceYesterday at 10:07 PM

I think she meant we couldn't save her from drowning.

XhoYesterday at 10:07 PM

She nods, still clinging to Ann.

ChanceYesterday at 10:08 PM

Do you know where Captain Amenei is? A mummy gentleman?

AnnYesterday at 10:08 PM

You  can definitely come with us

XhoYesterday at 10:08 PM

Waterwoman: The temple, at the center of the lake.

[10:11 PM]

The water moves around you, and an admittedly very muddy path opens to the center of the lake. There's a set of slick stone steps up to the island there.

ChanceYesterday at 10:11 PM

Thank you very much!

PharolvirYesterday at 10:12 PM

"...we'll come back to take you out of here."

XhoYesterday at 10:12 PM

Waterwoman: I will wait here.

AnnYesterday at 10:13 PM

You sure you will be ok waiting?

XhoYesterday at 10:13 PM

Waterwoman: ... you're all so beautiful. Please don't leave me behind.

[10:13 PM]

She nods.

BobbinYesterday at 10:14 PM

Bobbin looks down at themself. Beaks aren't great at expressing emotion, but their stance suggests doubt.

ChanceYesterday at 10:14 PM

We'll be back! Don't worry.

AnnYesterday at 10:15 PM

reluctantly let’s go if her and starts walking down the path

PharolvirYesterday at 10:15 PM

will follow

BobbinYesterday at 10:15 PM

Bobbin trundles along with the group.

XhoYesterday at 10:16 PM

The weeds surround her, followed by the water. She follows you from the water as you cross the mud and climb up the stairs, albeit with a bit of difficulty as they are rather slimy.

[10:16 PM]

The entrance to the temple is flanked by two sphinx statues, paint chips still adhering to them.

[10:18 PM]

Roll Perception.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:18 PM

((10))

AnnYesterday at 10:18 PM

((19))

ChanceYesterday at 10:18 PM

((8.))

BobbinYesterday at 10:20 PM

[8]

AnnYesterday at 10:21 PM

enters the temple

PharolvirYesterday at 10:21 PM

follows

XhoYesterday at 10:23 PM

It's another corridor, but this time a much shorter one. On either side of you, there are paintings of various things--a king getting crowned, the same king on a ship full of men with swords, etc. etc.

ChanceYesterday at 10:23 PM

goes in, having not noticed anything.

[10:23 PM]

That might be him.

[10:24 PM]

watches the paintings.

XhoYesterday at 10:24 PM

Roll perception again.

ChanceYesterday at 10:24 PM

((Jesus.))

AnnYesterday at 10:24 PM

((10))

XhoYesterday at 10:24 PM

The dice HATE you today.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:25 PM

((9))

XhoYesterday at 10:25 PM

This time you all see it, though--a pair of yellow eyes looking at you from near the ground, a flash of white, and then it's gone again, just as you reach a door at the end of the corridor.

BobbinYesterday at 10:26 PM

Bobbin's feathers ruffle further. They have been spooked.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:27 PM

"..........this the guy?"

AnnYesterday at 10:27 PM

Probably

ChanceYesterday at 10:27 PM

I think so. Captain Amenei?

XhoYesterday at 10:27 PM

There's no answer, just the door into the next chamber--or perhaps another hallway. It's closed.

AnnYesterday at 10:27 PM

opens the door

XhoYesterday at 10:28 PM

The door has no knob or lever, but looks like it can be pushed. Strength check.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:28 PM

will assist, best he can.

AnnYesterday at 10:29 PM

((2 ))

XhoYesterday at 10:29 PM

Alla yas, strength checks.

ChanceYesterday at 10:30 PM

((4, becaue fuck this dice roller.))

PharolvirYesterday at 10:31 PM

((Somehow, with my minus 1 strength...I got a 15))

XhoYesterday at 10:32 PM

Somehow Pharolvir manages to push the door open, with you guys' help. Inside is... treasure. Like, there are shelves upon shelves of gold and gems and precious objects, and some in just piles in the corners. In the center of the room there's a single sarcophagus with the lid off.

ChanceYesterday at 10:32 PM

Hmmm.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:32 PM

".......he was a very successful pirate, I guess."

ChanceYesterday at 10:32 PM

He was a king. So yes.

[10:33 PM]

Hah. Commentary.

XhoYesterday at 10:34 PM

Suddenly a little... four-legged thing with a long tail, wrapped head to foot in bandages jumps out in front of you, eyes glowing gold in the dim light.

[10:34 PM]

It meows at you very loudly.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:34 PM

"............please tell me this is not Nefret's ex-husband."

AnnYesterday at 10:34 PM

Hello

ChanceYesterday at 10:35 PM

No, this is clearly a mummy cat.

XhoYesterday at 10:35 PM

It meows again, insistently!

ChanceYesterday at 10:35 PM

pets it.

XhoYesterday at 10:35 PM

The kitty purrs, leaning into it a bit.

[10:36 PM]

A sound comes from the sarcophagus: It sounds like "Unnnnh."

AnnYesterday at 10:37 PM

Mr. Amenei

XhoYesterday at 10:38 PM

A very traditional bandage-wrapped mummy sits up, slowly. "Unnnnnnnnnnh."

ChanceYesterday at 10:38 PM

Captain? Miss  Nefret sent me.(edited)

XhoYesterday at 10:38 PM

His glowing red eyes blink. "... unnh?"

ChanceYesterday at 10:38 PM

(Sorry, brain fart.))

[10:39 PM]

You are Amenei, yes?

XhoYesterday at 10:39 PM

Mummy: "Unnnnh."

ChanceYesterday at 10:39 PM

Why don't I give you a moment to wake up.

XhoYesterday at 10:39 PM

Mummy: "Unnh."

[10:40 PM]

He rubs his eyes, and stretches.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:40 PM

"Maybe it's a speech impediment."

AnnYesterday at 10:40 PM

Would probably be hard to talk through those bandages

ChanceYesterday at 10:40 PM

nods.

XhoYesterday at 10:41 PM

Then he moves some bandages aside and removes a diamond the size of a golf ball from his mouth, tossing it back into the sarcophagus.

ChanceYesterday at 10:41 PM

That'll do it.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:41 PM

".........kinky?"

XhoYesterday at 10:43 PM

Amenei: I... am Amenei, King of Upper and Lower Egypt. Why have you disturbed my... cat?

[10:43 PM]

His voice is raspy, deep and heavily accented.

ChanceYesterday at 10:43 PM

I'm a friend of Nefret. she asked me to come and talk to you.

XhoYesterday at 10:43 PM

The cat, on the other hand, is purring and rubbing up against Chance's ankles.

[10:44 PM]

Amenei: My queen.

AnnYesterday at 10:45 PM

pulls out a small squeaky ball and bounces it by the cat

ChanceYesterday at 10:45 PM

Not for awhile, I'm afraid. You both... um. Died. She's of the opinion that that ended the marriage, and she asks that you respect that.

XhoYesterday at 10:46 PM

The cat pounces the ball and bats it.

[10:46 PM]

Amenei: ... she is the only person I know who is still here.

AnnYesterday at 10:46 PM

Maybe you should meet more people

ChanceYesterday at 10:46 PM

You could meet new people?

[10:46 PM]

She has.

XhoYesterday at 10:47 PM

Amenei: ... how?

PharolvirYesterday at 10:47 PM

"...when have you left this temple last?"

XhoYesterday at 10:48 PM

Amenei: ... Can't remember.

AnnYesterday at 10:49 PM

You should see what the world is like

PharolvirYesterday at 10:49 PM

"Yeah, I'd start there.  Like...find a coffee shop or something.  Talk to people.  Bring your cat.  People love cats."

ChanceYesterday at 10:50 PM

nods. "Yeah.  Join a book club or a knitting club or something."

PharolvirYesterday at 10:51 PM

"Tell stories of your travels."

[10:51 PM]

"Try speed dating."

XhoYesterday at 10:51 PM

Amenei: ... what... is speed dating?

PharolvirYesterday at 10:52 PM

"A series of short dates so if it doesn't work out you can just move onto the next one."

[10:53 PM]

"...honestly, a lot of it's terrible, but there's usually free food at least.  And I imagine it's better when my mom isn't arranging them."

XhoYesterday at 10:53 PM

Amenei: ... dates?

[10:53 PM]

He climbs out of his sarcophagus.

PharolvirYesterday at 10:54 PM

"Oh...uh...like courting, kind of."

[10:54 PM]

"Extended flirting and talking to see if you wanna...you know...do the next thing."

XhoYesterday at 10:54 PM

Amenei: ... will you help?

PharolvirYesterday at 10:55 PM

"..........uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"

BobbinYesterday at 10:55 PM

Bobbin shrugs.

ChanceYesterday at 10:55 PM

Sure.

[10:55 PM]

Why not?

[10:55 PM]

But only if you vow to let Nefret be.

AnnYesterday at 10:55 PM

Sure would you consider moving somewhere a little easier to reach

[10:56 PM]

And that vow

XhoYesterday at 10:56 PM

He sighs, a little plume of dust coming from his mouth.

[10:56 PM]

Amenei: Yes.

ChanceYesterday at 10:58 PM

Yes, what?

XhoYesterday at 10:58 PM

Amenei: I will let her be. I hope she is happy.

ChanceYesterday at 11:00 PM

Thank you. And you know, you needn't bother with the bandages and stuff. There are magics that can give you the appearance you enjoyed in life.

XhoYesterday at 11:01 PM

Amenei: ... that would be... helpful. I keep coughing up gems. And amulets. It is... unpleasant.

[11:01 PM]

Amenei: ... I miss my brain.

PharolvirYesterday at 11:02 PM

"I would miss mine, too."

ChanceYesterday at 11:02 PM

looks around at the treasures. "... did you cough all these up?"

XhoYesterday at 11:02 PM

Amenei: No. Captured them.

ChanceYesterday at 11:03 PM

Even better!

XhoYesterday at 11:04 PM

Amenei: Easier... on the throat.

[11:04 PM]

He shambles towards you. Not a fast mover.

PharolvirYesterday at 11:05 PM

"So...a bit of a makeover, some dating tips...flash cards maybe.  ...you guys have dated, right?  My knowledge here would probably not go over well."

ChanceYesterday at 11:06 PM

Sure!

AnnYesterday at 11:06 PM

Chance would probably be the best there I have only been dating maybe a day or two

XhoYesterday at 11:07 PM

Amenei picks up a handful of miscellaneous gems and gold and hands it to Chance, then does the same for Bobbin, Pharol and Ann.

PharolvirYesterday at 11:07 PM

"Oh...thank you."

[11:08 PM]

"Um...is there a way to help the woman in your pool, too?"

XhoYesterday at 11:08 PM

Amenei: ... pool?

ChanceYesterday at 11:08 PM

Your temple is in the middle of a lake.

XhoYesterday at 11:08 PM

Amenei: ... why?

AnnYesterday at 11:09 PM

Why what?

XhoYesterday at 11:09 PM

Amenei: .... why is my temple... in a lake?

AnnYesterday at 11:10 PM

We don’t know it is in a lake under the sewers there is also a hallway filled with living skeletons(edited)

XhoYesterday at 11:10 PM

The mummy cat twines itself around Amenei's ankles, and he picks it up, scratching under its chin.

[11:11 PM]

Amenei: ... I know nothing of this.

XhoYesterday at 11:39 PM

Rusalka: ... hostile? I can't if it... belongs to other spirits.

AnnYesterday at 11:39 PM

Are you willing to check it out? And see otherwise we will find another body of water

XhoYesterday at 11:40 PM

Rusalka: Near you?

[11:40 PM]

She looks at all of you.

AnnYesterday at 11:40 PM

Yes

PharolvirYesterday at 11:40 PM

"...we can work out something, I'm sure."

XhoYesterday at 11:41 PM

Rusalka: Near... people.

PharolvirYesterday at 11:42 PM

"Probably."

XhoYesterday at 11:43 PM

Rusalka: I won't hurt them.

AnnYesterday at 11:44 PM

We will find you somewhere not lonely

XhoYesterday at 11:45 PM

She curls up against Amenei's bandages and starts singing in some fey language or another. It's... eldritch, really. Definitely a bit hypnotic.

[11:46 PM]

Which entrance to the building do you use?

PharolvirYesterday at 11:47 PM

"We should go around the back."

[11:47 PM]

"There's a reporter in there.  We can't walk in with a ghost and a mummy."

[11:47 PM]

"Not before talking to the brothers."

AnnYesterday at 11:49 PM

Sounds good to me

PharolvirYesterday at 11:49 PM

heads around back

XhoYesterday at 11:50 PM

She keeps singing to herself quietly.

[11:50 PM]

You head into the kitchen. Bastion's there, with a whole bunch of pots on the stove and the oven on.

[11:52 PM]

Bastion turns around to adjust the settings on the oven and jumps, startled. "... I hope you don't expect me to cook that."

AnnYesterday at 11:52 PM

... no we are trying to get to the lake without everyone in the bar seeing us

XhoYesterday at 11:54 PM

Bastion doesn't answer. He's kind of just staring at the Rusalka.

AnnYesterday at 11:55 PM

pulls out the flask says stream and launches a gallon of freshwater at Bastion “ can we focus”

XhoYesterday at 11:57 PM

Bastion gasps, and blinks. "Focus. Yes. Focus. ... what?"

ChanceYesterday at 11:57 PM

Lake.

AnnYesterday at 11:57 PM

We need to get to the lake without passing through the bar

PharolvirYesterday at 11:59 PM

"Is there a special way there?"

August 8, 2020

XhoToday at 12:01 AM

Bastion: Here, let me turn the door.

[12:01 AM]

He fiddles with a panel on the wall, eyeing the Rusalka from time to time, and then says "... right, go ahead."

PharolvirToday at 12:02 AM

nods

AnnToday at 12:02 AM

goes leading Amenei out to the lake

XhoToday at 12:04 AM

Amenei follows, with the Rusalka in his arms. When he gets to the edge her weed-hair snakes toward the water, dips into it and then withdraws.

[12:04 AM]

She stops singing and shakes her head. "No."

ChanceToday at 12:05 AM

Wrong kind of water?

XhoToday at 12:05 AM

Rusalka: It has a spirit already.

ChanceToday at 12:06 AM

We probably should have seen that coming, haunted lake and all.

AnnToday at 12:07 AM

True

ChanceToday at 12:07 AM

Um.

XhoToday at 12:07 AM

The lake is quiet. ... and a little ominous.

ChanceToday at 12:07 AM

Be right back.

PharolvirToday at 12:07 AM

"Ok, what's plan b?"

ChanceToday at 12:08 AM

goes inside to find Nefret.

AnnToday at 12:08 AM

Find a river or lake nearby that doesn’t have a tenant

PharolvirToday at 12:09 AM

"What about your flask?"

ChanceToday at 12:10 AM

Two things! First, Amenei is here because he wants our help to get back into the world. Two... do you know where we can find a wheelchair?

[12:11 AM]

((He probably would have asked her when he found her -- not going to ambush her with ex husband.))

XhoToday at 12:12 AM

Ahh, point. In that case, retcon that, Nefret isn't here.

[12:12 AM]

The Rusalka starts singing again, quietly.

AnnToday at 12:13 AM

looks at her is she fainter or paler or weaker looking?

PharolvirToday at 12:13 AM

"Ann, your magic...water thing.  How much water can it make?"

XhoToday at 12:13 AM

Nope. She looks OK. Her song is still a little bit hypnotic.

[12:13 AM]

Moving Chance to a separate room.

AnnToday at 12:14 AM

Up to 30 gallons per use

[12:17 AM]

starts listening to the song

PharolvirToday at 12:18 AM

"So...could we dig a hole, dump that much water in and then like...drop her?"

XhoToday at 12:19 AM

Rusalka: ... I don't want to live in a hole. Can I live in a house?

AnnToday at 12:19 AM

Can we make a pool in like the basement of the inn maybe?

PharolvirToday at 12:20 AM

"We'd have to ask the brothers."

[12:20 AM]

"...I guess we could put her in our bathtub for now?"

AnnToday at 12:20 AM

Is that ok as a temporary fix?

XhoToday at 12:21 AM

Rusalka: Yes.

AnnToday at 12:22 AM

Let’s head there we can find Chance on the way

PharolvirToday at 12:22 AM

"...then we just have to sneak her past the reporter in the lobby...and possibly the pirate hunter."

AnnToday at 12:23 AM

Or we go through and ask Ylyndar right now if we go directly into the other half(edited)

PharolvirToday at 12:24 AM

nods. "Ok."

[12:27 AM]

heads for Ylyndar.

AnnToday at 12:27 AM

leads Amenei toward the reception area if we can get there without going through the bar

XhoToday at 12:27 AM

You absolutely can.

[12:27 AM]

Let's bring Chance and Nefret back to this room.

[12:28 AM]

Nefret is at the reception area speaking with Chance.

ChanceToday at 12:28 AM

Or they're right here and me going off was pointless since they were coming here anyway.

XhoToday at 12:28 AM

Nefret: I really appreciate that, it's very thoughtful. Oh, is this her?

[12:28 AM]

Nefret goes still as she hears the Rusalka singing.

ChanceToday at 12:29 AM

Yes, this is her. Good news! Nefret here says there's a pool.

[12:29 AM]

looks at Nefret and waves a hand in front of her face.

XhoToday at 12:29 AM

She doesn't react.

AnnToday at 12:29 AM

Oh good then we don’t have to ask permission to make one

ChanceToday at 12:29 AM

... Nefret? Hellooo?

[12:30 AM]

... well, she said the pool was down this way.

[12:30 AM]

indicates the way!

AnnToday at 12:30 AM

guides Amenei down to the pool

PharolvirToday at 12:31 AM

"Fantastic!"

XhoToday at 12:31 AM

You all head downstairs, Nefret still zoned out a bit.

PharolvirToday at 12:31 AM

follows.

ChanceToday at 12:31 AM

sticks with Nefret until she snaps out of the trance.

XhoToday at 12:31 AM

There is a pool down there, but it's actually a very naturalistic environment, with a beach on one side, palm trees and a rock face with a little waterfall coming down it on the other side.

[12:32 AM]

The Rusalka's hair snakes toward the water again, dips into it with a tendril, and then seem to drag her into the water, Amenei setting her down carefully nearby to allow her to get in comfortably.

[12:34 AM]

She plunges in; the water darkens a bit, and then she surfaces again, just her head visible.

PharolvirToday at 12:34 AM

"Cool."

AnnToday at 12:35 AM

Is that better?

XhoToday at 12:36 AM

Rusalka: Yes!

PharolvirToday at 12:36 AM

"And people can come visit you here."

XhoToday at 12:36 AM

Rusalka: You will, won't you? All of you?

AnnToday at 12:37 AM

Yes

[12:37 AM]

We should inform Ylyndar

PharolvirToday at 12:37 AM

"...probably."

AnnToday at 12:39 AM

We will be back

[12:40 AM]

heads up

XhoToday at 12:40 AM

The Rusalka starts singing again as you leave, at full volume this time. Will saves!

AnnToday at 12:40 AM

((8))

PharolvirToday at 12:41 AM

((7))

XhoToday at 12:41 AM

You guys both end up standing there staring for about thirty seconds before you snap out of it.

ChanceToday at 12:41 AM

((Chance, meanwhile:  Oh, it's fine.))

XhoToday at 12:42 AM

You sense that this would be much more powerful if she were doing it on purpose.

AnnToday at 12:43 AM

I promise we will come back, we have to confirm you can stay here

XhoToday at 12:43 AM

She waves, lying back on the rocks, still half in the water.(edited)

PharolvirToday at 12:44 AM

gets a chill and goes to leave

AnnToday at 12:44 AM

heads up

PharolvirToday at 12:44 AM

will talk to Ann once we're out of earshot.

XhoToday at 12:45 AM

You find Chance definitely flirting with Nefret, who's smiling at him.

PharolvirToday at 12:45 AM

"Don't miss a beat, I see."

ChanceToday at 12:45 AM

No. Is the pool okay?

PharolvirToday at 12:46 AM

"Don't know.  We need to ask Ylyndar."

XhoToday at 12:46 AM

Amenei follows them up.

AnnToday at 12:46 AM

She likes it we want to ask Ylyndar if it is ok to use

PharolvirToday at 12:46 AM

"We recognize how dangerous she is, right?"

AnnToday at 12:47 AM

She is lonely, not dangerous

PharolvirToday at 12:47 AM

"She can hypnotize people with her voice and she's determined not to let anyone leave her."

XhoToday at 12:48 AM

Nefret: ... that does sound a little bit terrifying. I think Ylyndar is in the gym right now.

AnnToday at 12:49 AM

She is just afraid of being left alone again

XhoToday at 12:49 AM

Nefret points down a hallway. "Third right."

PharolvirToday at 12:50 AM

"Being afraid doesn't make her less dangerous, Ann."

ChanceToday at 12:50 AM

Sometimes more!

[12:50 AM]

But maybe someone can help her, too.

[12:50 AM]

looks between Nefret and Amenei.

XhoToday at 12:50 AM

Amenei is studiously avoiding looking at her.

[12:51 AM]

Nefret is trying to be polite, but the not-staring is kind of obtrusive on her part as well.

ChanceToday at 12:51 AM

.... say, Nefret, can you recommend a place to start for a mummy who wants to adopt a more.... current appearance?

XhoToday at 12:53 AM

Nefret: Madame Samira, the corner of Dupont and Third.

ChanceToday at 12:53 AM

Thank you!(edited)

[12:53 AM]

Come, captain, let's find Ylndar first.(edited)

AnnToday at 12:53 AM

heads to the gym

XhoToday at 12:53 AM

Amenei nods.

ChanceToday at 12:53 AM

Then we can go see Madame Samira for you.

[12:54 AM]

ushers the awkward out!

XhoToday at 12:55 AM

You guys head to the gym. It's not a large gym, more of a workout space with a sparring ring, where you find Ylyndar wielding a massive two-handed axe against Shihan, who has a sword. Both of them are sweaty and shirtless, so if you're into that this is definitely your session.

PharolvirToday at 12:56 AM

clears his throat in a manner to get attention

ChanceToday at 12:57 AM

How do you tell who's on whose team if you're all skins with no shirts?

XhoToday at 12:58 AM

Ylyndar drops his guard and Shihan immediately darts in and taps him on the ribs.

[12:58 AM]

Ylyndar gives him a dirty look but doesn't say anything.

[12:58 AM]

Shihan: The skin is different colors.

ChanceToday at 12:58 AM

It is hard to tell sometimes.

XhoToday at 12:59 AM

Shihan: Weren't you grey before?

ChanceToday at 12:59 AM

Oh, right! I was in diguise. I forgot.

[12:59 AM]

becomes grey again.

XhoToday at 1:00 AM

Ylyndar: ... who is your friend?

PharolvirToday at 1:00 AM

"It was a devious deception."

XhoToday at 1:00 AM

He gestures to the mummy.

ChanceToday at 1:00 AM

Oh, this is captain Amenei.

[1:00 AM]

He's a mummy who is trying to make the most of his unlife.

XhoToday at 1:01 AM

Ylyndar: ... I approve, of course.

PharolvirToday at 1:02 AM

"We need to talk to you about your pool."

AnnToday at 1:02 AM

So we found a Russalka alone deep below the city. she is currently in the pool

XhoToday at 1:03 AM

Ylyndar: ... don't they drown people?

AnnToday at 1:03 AM

She hasn’t yet and she had the chance

[1:03 AM]

She seems to just be lonely

XhoToday at 1:04 AM

Ylyndar: ... is she looking for a job, by chance?

ChanceToday at 1:04 AM

Perhaps! She just seems to want to be around people. You should talk to her.

AnnToday at 1:04 AM

Would be worth asking her

PharolvirToday at 1:05 AM

"Be careful."

XhoToday at 1:05 AM

Ylyndar looks at Chance, then Ann, then Pharolvir.

PharolvirToday at 1:06 AM

"She does not seem hostile but she does seem...capable of enchanting.  Many of us have fallen to her song and I don't think it was even intentional."

XhoToday at 1:06 AM

Shihan: Some people like that sort of thing.

AnnToday at 1:07 AM

Give her a chance before condemning her she isn’t used to people

XhoToday at 1:07 AM

Ylyndar: She's downstairs now?

AnnToday at 1:07 AM

She may not know her song does that

[1:07 AM]

Yes

XhoToday at 1:08 AM

Ylyndar: ... I'll go and talk to her now.

AnnToday at 1:09 AM

Ok

XhoToday at 1:10 AM

He grabs a towel, towels himself off and departs.

[1:11 AM]

As soon as he's gone, Shihan puts his hands on his knees and stops being subtle about trying to catch his breath.

AnnToday at 1:12 AM

You ok?

PharolvirToday at 1:12 AM

"Good workout?"

AnnToday at 1:14 AM

Maybe someone should go introduce them to each other

XhoToday at 1:15 AM

Shihan: Yes. He just forgets sometimes that I'm more of a lover than a fighter.

AnnToday at 1:16 AM

heads out

ChanceToday at 1:16 AM

This has been a day.

PharolvirToday at 1:16 AM

nods

ChanceToday at 1:16 AM

I'm going to take Amenai to meet this Madame Samira, Pharo, would you like to come?

PharolvirToday at 1:17 AM

"...I don't know."

ChanceToday at 1:17 AM

.... you probably don't, then!

[1:18 AM]

Go back to your complicated romance thing.

[1:18 AM]

I've got this.

[1:18 AM]

pats him on the back.

PharolvirToday at 1:18 AM

nods.

[1:18 AM]

"I'm sorry."

ChanceToday at 1:19 AM

For...?

PharolvirToday at 1:19 AM

"...I'm not sure.  Not coming, I guess.  I feel I'm letting down the brotherhood."

[1:19 AM]

"Men supporting men and all that."

ChanceToday at 1:19 AM

Ah, it's fine, you went above and beyond already by coming with me on what started as a strictly personal matter.

[1:20 AM]

And this is just a trip across town. It's fine.

PharolvirToday at 1:20 AM

"...are you not scared of her either.  Ruskala?"

ChanceToday at 1:20 AM

She just seems sad.

[1:20 AM]

And lonely.

[1:21 AM]

I think we should be cautious, but not so scared we don't help.

PharolvirToday at 1:21 AM

nods.

[1:21 AM]

"Right."

XhoToday at 1:21 AM

(We are finishing up for the night right now, by the way.)

PharolvirToday at 1:21 AM

((I assumed))

[1:21 AM]

will go back to his "complicated romance thing".

XhoToday at 1:23 AM

You all split up! And there we stop for the night, and all three of you have opportunies for individual stuff later if you choose.