Perpetual Gloom 006b

[4/28/2013 10:46:01 PM] Jamaros: (to Haelra) pardon me, are you a member of the Kilana family? [4/28/2013 10:52:39 PM] Josie: Haelra turns to him, and almost puts his eye out with a spike. Her armor is *ridiculously* spiky. You could never wear it into real battle. Still, she does look pretty damn fearsome. "Yes?" [4/28/2013 10:53:37 PM] Jamaros: Jamaros ignores the near eye gouging and performs the appropriate bow. "I am Alor, a cousin of Charafey.  I understand our two families are good friends with each other." [4/28/2013 10:54:08 PM] Jamaros: ((If I ever need to make a roll, let me know.)) [4/28/2013 10:54:11 PM] Josie: Haelra: Yes, of course. [4/28/2013 10:54:14 PM] Josie: Roll Diplomacy! [4/28/2013 10:54:36 PM] Jamaros: Dip 20 [4/28/2013 10:55:47 PM] Jamaros: "I'm not really from around here and have been trying to find a familiar face.  Would you mind conversing with me a bit?" [4/28/2013 10:56:10 PM] Josie: Haelra, warily: Conversing or... conversing? [4/28/2013 10:56:33 PM] Jamaros: ...heh...I'm uh...I'm afraid I don't follow. [4/28/2013 10:56:45 PM] Josie: She waggles her eyebrows. [4/28/2013 10:57:10 PM] Jamaros: Oh...well...*pretends to be flustered* let's start with one and see if it leads to the other, shall we? [4/28/2013 10:58:01 PM] Josie: Haelra: Oh, good. Too many people here are far too direct. What do you want to talk about? [4/28/2013 10:58:25 PM] Jamaros: Well, you have my name, but I don't think I ever caught yours. [4/28/2013 10:59:26 PM] Josie: Haelra: Haelra of House Kilana. I'm not *quite* as well known as I'd like to be, I suppose. [4/28/2013 11:01:16 PM] Jamaros: "Oh?  Are your sisters better known?" [4/28/2013 11:01:28 PM] Josie: Haelra: A little better, yes. [4/28/2013 11:01:57 PM] Jamaros: Well, I'm sorry. I understand that can be rough. [4/28/2013 11:02:29 PM] Josie: Haelra: Oh? Do you have elder brothers? [4/28/2013 11:02:39 PM] Jamaros: A few, yes. [4/28/2013 11:03:13 PM] Jamaros: I suppose you could say I get...overshadowed by them, a bit. [4/28/2013 11:03:54 PM] Josie: Haelra: It's not fair, is it? Birth order seems such a stupid thing on which to build a society. [4/28/2013 11:04:38 PM] Jamaros: Tell me about it. ...Still, heh, you never know. A rock might fall on them, or something. *laughs meekly* [4/28/2013 11:05:30 PM] Josie: Haelra: If only. Of course then, guess who suspicion would fall upon. [4/28/2013 11:06:14 PM] Jamaros: Yes...I suppose so. I guess if you happened to know the right patsy...one could always...shift the blame... [4/28/2013 11:06:20 PM] Jamaros: But, what am I saying? [4/28/2013 11:06:29 PM] Jamaros: Obviously, I'd never endorse such a thing. [4/28/2013 11:06:42 PM] Josie: Haelra: It would never be enough. Especially since there *are* three of them. [4/28/2013 11:07:01 PM] Jamaros: Oh...wow...that is too bad. [4/28/2013 11:07:31 PM] Jamaros: Are they here, by any chance? [4/28/2013 11:07:51 PM] Jamaros: I could always spread some nasty rumors for you, or something. [4/28/2013 11:08:50 PM] Jamaros: ((Rolled an 8 on SM)) [4/28/2013 11:08:52 PM] Josie: Haelra: No. The eldest two are missing; the youngest is too little for a ball. [4/28/2013 11:09:08 PM] Jamaros: Oh, I'm sorry. I had no idea they were missing. [4/28/2013 11:09:22 PM | Edited 11:09:27 PM] Jamaros: Did they get lost in a cave? I hear they can be treachorous. [4/28/2013 11:10:10 PM] Josie: Haelra: I don't know. They just disappeared. And a lot of people are saying they ran away, and a lot of other people, damn their tongues, are saying I did it. [4/28/2013 11:10:40 PM] Jamaros: ((25 SM, is she genuinely upset about that)) [4/28/2013 11:10:55 PM] Josie: Aggravated might be a better word, but yes. [4/28/2013 11:11:37 PM] Jamaros: Well...that's just rude. One should never spread false rumors. [4/28/2013 11:12:26 PM] Jamaros: ...I don't mean to pry but...what were their names? [4/28/2013 11:14:14 PM] Josie: Haelra: Hmph. Alydia and Mayala disappeared. I'm surprised you don't know, everyone else does. [4/28/2013 11:14:47 PM | Edited 11:14:55 PM] Jamaros: Oh my...I think Chara mentioned them once or twice. She told me there was about to be a marriage with Mayala. [4/28/2013 11:15:03 PM] Jamaros: Oh, what was that family's name? [4/28/2013 11:15:13 PM] Jamaros: Jamaros scratches his chin in mock thought. [4/28/2013 11:15:48 PM] Josie: Haelra snorts. "Teken'zynge. They're weak, they have no female heir of their own, of course they've got to latch on to anyone they can." [4/28/2013 11:16:59 PM] Jamaros: ...Well, I suppose they can't very well marry Mayala if she's not here...and you said the other was still in infancy? [4/28/2013 11:17:30 PM] Josie: Haelra: Mmm. Just a child, barely walking. [4/28/2013 11:18:08 PM] Jamaros: Well, and I would never make light of such a situation, but, perhaps, some good has come out of this. [4/28/2013 11:18:31 PM] Jamaros: If the Teken'zynge want a female heir from your family, and you're the only one left... [4/28/2013 11:18:55 PM] Jamaros: Of course, we shouldn't hope for a family member to never return... [4/28/2013 11:19:42 PM] Josie: Haelra: Well I'd like them to return! Such trouble and fuss they've caused, really, it's ridiculous. Maybe mother would disinherit them both for it. [4/28/2013 11:20:02 PM] Jamaros: (( 13 on SM)) [4/28/2013 11:20:34 PM] Jamaros: ((Does she genuinely seem to want them to return?)) [4/28/2013 11:21:44 PM] Josie: It's hard to tell, but you think so. [4/28/2013 11:22:18 PM] Jamaros: ...well...I'm sure they'll turn up soon. It's not as though they have all kinds of enemies. [4/28/2013 11:22:30 PM] Josie: Haelra: They *do*. [4/28/2013 11:22:59 PM] Jamaros: Jamaros eyes wide in shock "Really?" [4/28/2013 11:23:00 PM] Josie: Haelra: That's the worst of it. They *do* have all kinds of enemies. Even my brothers might've thought they were clearing the way for me or something equally foolish... though I don't *think* they did it. [4/28/2013 11:23:11 PM] Josie: Haelra: Maybe it was their *father.* [4/28/2013 11:23:29 PM] Jamaros: ...they're father. Your father? [4/28/2013 11:24:16 PM] Jamaros: Would they really murder a member of your own family? [4/28/2013 11:24:29 PM] Josie: Haelra: Not *my* father. Theirs. [4/28/2013 11:24:52 PM] Josie: Haelra: My father doesn't have the guts. Valas, now, Valas *might.* [4/28/2013 11:25:30 PM | Edited 11:25:38 PM] Jamaros: But what would Valas gain from this? Does he have any daughters who can inherit your mother's title? [4/28/2013 11:27:04 PM] Josie: Haelra: Only the little one, Laele. But you know, I have an idea that he got rid of his two eldest girls because they weren't obeying him. It does break a father's heart so to have unworthy daughters. [4/28/2013 11:27:47 PM] Jamaros: Oh, I can definitely see that. Still, that seems awfully cold. Snuffing out your own daughters. [4/28/2013 11:28:19 PM] Jamaros: Were they really that disappointing to him? [4/28/2013 11:29:04 PM] Josie: Haelra: Oh *yes*. Alydia even refused to make a marriage alliance. *And* she wouldn't serve as an ambassador from our House *or* do her duties in other ways either. [4/28/2013 11:29:19 PM] Josie: Haelra: And Maya had promise but under Alydia's influence it was really only a matter of *time.* [4/28/2013 11:30:41 PM] Jamaros: (( SM 21 to make sure she's not suspicious or trying to feed me false information )) I suppose the real goal then would be to seperate them. Maybe he's kidnapped her, to keep her potential. [4/28/2013 11:30:51 PM] Jamaros: But, no, then he'd have to store her somewhere. [4/28/2013 11:31:18 PM] Jamaros: And it's not like there are strange guests appearing in your house or anything. [4/28/2013 11:31:37 PM] Josie: She's definitely not suspicious. [4/28/2013 11:32:02 PM] Josie: Haelra: I suppose he could have killed Alydia and be keeping Maya somewhere else for training... [4/28/2013 11:32:50 PM] Jamaros: Well...could you think of anywhere he would keep her? I mean, I'm sure your estate is massive, but he'd have to be keeping it very quiet to pull this off. [4/28/2013 11:33:54 PM] Jamaros: Jamaros smiles and tries to keep it looking like a joke. [4/28/2013 11:34:05 PM | Edited 11:34:56 PM] Josie: Haelra: He *does* have an apartment somewhere... [4/28/2013 11:34:27 PM] Jamaros: ...he does? Well, why would he keep his own apartment? [4/28/2013 11:35:20 PM] Josie: Haelra: He *claims* it's so that he can retain some of his autonomy, but what man ever wants *that*? [4/28/2013 11:36:14 PM] Jamaros: ...I can barely spell it. Have you ever been there yourself? [4/28/2013 11:37:06 PM] Josie: Haelra: Autonomy, no. Anywhere belonging to Valas even less so. The man despises me. [4/28/2013 11:37:29 PM] Jamaros: Oh dear, how could anyone despise you? [4/28/2013 11:37:51 PM] Josie: Haelra: I *am* the only rival of his dear, darling daughters. [4/28/2013 11:38:28 PM] Jamaros: Well, true. Still there are other reasons a man might keep his own place. ...you don't suppose he...NO. He couldn't be. [4/28/2013 11:38:49 PM] Josie: Haelra: He's not, believe me. Mother would know that instantly. [4/28/2013 11:39:59 PM] Jamaros: Oh, of course. Forgive me, my imagination sometimes...you don't suppose your mother might be in on it? I mean, she would want a daughter to be loyal as well. Did your mother and Maya get along? [4/28/2013 11:41:45 PM] Josie: Haelra: My mother had nothing to do with it. ... and Maya *usually* did what she was told, yes. Eventually. [4/28/2013 11:42:43 PM] Jamaros: I see. You're sure? A strong mother is sometimes willing to do anything to get her heir. [4/28/2013 11:43:41 PM] Josie: Haelra: Why would she? She could always simply mindcontrol whichever of them she pleased. [4/28/2013 11:43:48 PM] Josie: Haelra: It's well within the law. [4/28/2013 11:44:22 PM] Jamaros: Ah, yes, that does make sense. But we've talked more than enough about your family. That is a lovely costume you are wearing. You look very powerful. [4/28/2013 11:44:41 PM] Jamaros: Is it based on any particular hero? [4/28/2013 11:45:36 PM] Josie: Haelra: Yes. Quave of House Kilana, one of my ancestors. She expanded our territory by ending the kobold incursion. [4/28/2013 11:46:09 PM] Jamaros: You know, I love a good story of war. What do you know about that incursion? [4/28/2013 11:46:45 PM | Removed 11:46:58 PM] Jamaros: This message has been removed. [4/28/2013 11:47:02 PM] Jamaros: Jamaros, as Haelra talks, subtley searches the room for the others (Khiro, Amara, Kal, etc.) [4/28/2013 11:47:20 PM] Josie: Amara's dancing with a *very* handsome Drow fellow, and Khiro's with Alydia. [4/28/2013 11:47:33 PM] Jamaros: ((Do I see Kal?)) [4/28/2013 11:47:44 PM] Josie: Alydia is Kal. [4/28/2013 11:47:50 PM] Jamaros: ((Right)) [4/28/2013 11:48:04 PM] Jamaros: ((Is Haelra talking?)) [4/28/2013 11:48:19 PM] Josie: Yep. [4/28/2013 11:48:37 PM] Josie: She's telling you a story about her ancestor's heroism. It's pretty impressive, if true. [4/28/2013 11:48:52 PM] Jamaros: ((I bet her ancestor wasn't actually dressed like that)) [4/28/2013 11:49:20 PM] Jamaros: Oh, I'm sorry, another of my cousins seems to be calling me over. Should I get you a drink? I'll be right back. [4/28/2013 11:49:33 PM] Josie: ((Pretty good bet to make!)) [4/28/2013 11:49:43 PM] Josie: Haelra: Mmm, certainly. [4/28/2013 11:50:02 PM] Jamaros: Jamaros walks away towards Kal and Khrio [4/28/2013 11:50:26 PM] Jamaros: Jamaros he tries to make sure Haelra doesn't see where he went [4/28/2013 11:57:43 PM] Jamaros: Jamaros looks over at Amara again [4/28/2013 11:58:02 PM] Josie: Still talkin' to the goodlooking, musclebound Drow. [4/28/2013 11:58:21 PM] Jamaros: ((She look like she's enjoying herself?)) [4/29/2013 12:00:01 AM] Josie: Eh, they're talking.