Post by Starmage21 on Nov 28, 2010 23:24:44 GMT -5
4 base XP for everyone.
[Sun Nov 28 19:49:35 2010] : (55) GM: Amana, several years ago, rumors were heard of a small mining town a thousand miles away that experienced a takover after someone shined like a second sun. You have been sent by your father to investigate, on grounds that his advisors think it's the birth of a new "lawgiver"
[Sun Nov 28 19:49:51 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((*cough* My bad. Carry on))
[Sun Nov 28 19:50:15 2010] : (55) GM: You arrive in the place you believe that town to be, to find a bustling city that has clearly grown "overnight" into a full fledged city.
[Sun Nov 28 19:50:39 2010] : (55) GM: For the rest of you, it has been only 2 days since you met Impetuos Blossom
[Sun Nov 28 19:51:13 2010] : (55) GM: if you wish, you can collaborate on creating your own scene for Amana to happen upon
[Sun Nov 28 19:52:37 2010] : (55) GM: is that a yes/no?
[Sun Nov 28 19:53:04 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Well I'm not even sure what happened in the last two days...))
[Sun Nov 28 19:53:16 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Since they were supposed to talk their difference over a feast))
[Sun Nov 28 19:53:35 2010] : (60) Amana: ((well then, she walks in on the feast?))
[Sun Nov 28 19:53:39 2010] : (55) GM: ((apparently you got inebriated over that feast and cant remember the last two days
))
[Sun Nov 28 19:53:54 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Temperance 1! *shakes fist*))
[Sun Nov 28 19:54:23 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((*delete delete delete* I say recon, and its the next day. Dalin is showing off by holding a largish public feast))
[Sun Nov 28 19:54:51 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Makes more sense than an Exalt with Stamina 5, Resistance 5 managing to actually get drunk that badly))
[Sun Nov 28 19:55:29 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((Amana can walk in on that.
[Sun Nov 28 19:55:41 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Sounds good))
[Sun Nov 28 19:56:30 2010] : (55) GM: ok so Amana, you arrive in the city to hear a local crier introducing a public feast which all nobles of the city are invited to, to celebrate a new partnership of the ruler of the city. (does Dalin have a preferred title?))
[Sun Nov 28 19:57:03 2010] : ** (55) Dukat is present at the feast, and though not eating, still retains his chair at the right hand of Dalin. **
[Sun Nov 28 19:57:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: (( A little premature for emperor. So how about Baron?))
[Sun Nov 28 19:57:32 2010] : (55) Dukat: "Another exalted has entered the bounds of my domain, Dalin"
[Sun Nov 28 19:57:50 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((My Exalted senses are tingling!))
[Sun Nov 28 19:58:32 2010] : ** (63) Dalin 's eyebrow raises. "Indeed. Appear before them and invite them to the feast then. There is plenty to go around." **
[Sun Nov 28 20:00:07 2010] : (59) Daelara: "You're getting popular, Dalin." Daelara says with a bit of a smirk.
[Sun Nov 28 20:00:09 2010] : (55) Dukat: "Its already been arranged"
[Sun Nov 28 20:01:05 2010] : (63) Dalin: "So it would seem," he sighs. "I only hope word of my popularity does not travel too far too quickly."
[Sun Nov 28 20:01:52 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Blossom sat at the guest of honor's table, listening idly at the conversation of that boring old Dukat with that arrogant Dalin. She didn't garb herself in her armor for once, it'd have been a bit rude even for her. Instead she wore what she always did underneath the armor, a pair of boring pants, sandals and tanktop.
[Sun Nov 28 20:02:12 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: She might not be THAT rude but... she still wasn't going to go far like that.
[Sun Nov 28 20:03:51 2010] : (59) Daelara: Daelara wears a soft, silky dress, loose enough for her to move freely, and agilely if she needs to, but it shows off her body in a very vain way, dipping down into her clevage, leaving her shoulders *almots* bare.
[Sun Nov 28 20:04:01 2010] : (60) Blinks: (whispering): hmm?
[Sun Nov 28 20:04:01 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((change guest of honors "table" to guest of honors "chair" at the main table, 2 places down on Dalins right. Civility dictates one should not yell across a way to talk to ones guests.))
[Sun Nov 28 20:04:17 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Sure))
[Sun Nov 28 20:04:54 2010] : ** (60) Amana finally arrives at the main area, five soldiers flanking her though at least she's removed her helm "greetings from Yantolia" she respecfully enough announces, though it sounds more like she's reading a script than truly meaning it. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:05:55 2010] : ** (55) Dukat resembles a human, but with black hair and green skin. There are some vestigal reptilian features which resemble the hide of an alligator or crocodile, the most notable of which is a small cup on his forehead which resembles a spoon. He wears a simple grey buff jacket, the plates of which have not been polished from the initial dull grey of steel. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:05:58 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "As long as you let news travel of yourself, as long as you wield power for yourself, there's no surprise that others will come to you. It attracts attention of all sort." she comments dryly, wondering who else could have come as she did on such short notice as she drank from the silver cup filled to the brim with fine spiced wine from Chiaroscuro.
[Sun Nov 28 20:08:07 2010] : ** (63) Dalin looks up from the head of the table. He is dressed in his usual full length ebony robes with hood resting behind his head leaving his dark features clearly revealed. "Welcome, traveler. Please, invite your gaurds to join my men at arms while you join us. We seem blessed with many visitors this week. We would gladly here your stories of afar in this humble place." He gestures to the empty chair next to Dalera on his left. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:09:05 2010] : (63) Dalin: "This humble place" is the courtyard of a large stone keep built into the side of a towering peak. The men at armor, dark mail armored soldiers, occupy row after row of dining tables.
[Sun Nov 28 20:09:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: **men at arms
[Sun Nov 28 20:09:55 2010] : ** (55) Dukat eyes you deeply. Almost as if he is trying to peer into your very soul. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:10:10 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Not nearly drunk enough to hear that kind of talk." Blossom mumbles to herself, finding the exchange of pleasantries almost unbearable.
[Sun Nov 28 20:10:58 2010] : ** (63) Dalin chuckles quietly. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:11:07 2010] : ** (59) Daelara grins. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:11:25 2010] : (55) Starmage21: please, describe yourselves to each other.
[Sun Nov 28 20:11:38 2010] : ** (57) Impetuous Blossom eyes them, drink in hand, making no subtle mind game of her mild annoyance **
[Sun Nov 28 20:11:41 2010] : (55) Starmage21: Dalin, this is your feast, please provide additional description of important people in the area, like your gaurds
[Sun Nov 28 20:13:33 2010] : (60) Amana: The young womans eyes flickering over the god at the table before she half smiles to herself in wry manner "Stories? Maybe. You might be able to tell better than me though" a quick motion of her hand sending the rest of her small group to a table, the womans clothing well cut if basic. Long dark hair done up into a long braid to hang down her back while a travelers cloak conceal a form already hidden by pants and jacket. Still, she doesn't shy away from the offered seat as she walks up to the main table as if it were a right rather than a pleasant gift.
[Sun Nov 28 20:14:48 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: At the table you can witness what appears to be an irritated woman of plausibly southern descent. Delzahn perhaps given the light tone of her skin? Regardless, she doesn't seem to be enjoying herself much in spite of where she is sitting near the Lord of the place. She sticks like a sore thumb amongst the assembled nobility and dignitaries, dressed with all the finery of a peasant her dark curls falling carelessly hover her shoulders. She has vivid eyes and a passionate gaze>>
[Sun Nov 28 20:15:00 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((Think of Taylor Lauder with Sean Connery's distinguished refinement... thats not me.)) Dalin is a tall man of six feet. His garb is a fine silk robe of deepest black with elaborate red trim along the hem and sleeves. He wears the same tabard as his soldiers this evening. A red field around a black moutain with a sun rising behind it. His featers are the wethered tough features of a man born to labor. His black hair has streaks of grey that match his smokey grey eyes.
[Sun Nov 28 20:15:45 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: which disagrees with all the pump of this event. Still it's hard to miss how stout and sturdy she is, standing taller than most would expect even from a foreigner and bearing a few scars with neither shame nor pride. Next to her sits an overwhelmingly heavy looking warhammer that shines bright golden under even the slightest caress of sunlight.
[Sun Nov 28 20:16:50 2010] : (59) Daelara: Daelara is rather typical in height for a woman, 5'8", with along dark black hair that, at the moment touches her waist, loose out of its usual braid. She has pure green eyes, always on alert for danger. Her clevage is modest, but in that attractive way.There is an undeniable family resemblance between herself and Dalin.
[Sun Nov 28 20:17:30 2010] : (59) Daelara: She also has a scar on her left temple, small, but bright, standing out against her hair.
[Sun Nov 28 20:18:44 2010] : (63) Dalin: The feast is being held in the keeps courtyard. Which shows signs along the edges of also being the training and drilling grounds. There are 13 tables set up. The central table is the place of honor, hosting Dalin, Dukat, Dalera, and Blossom. Aslo present is the mayor of the town and his family, and the notable merchants and craftsmen. The other 12 tables seat roughly a quarter of Dalins army, giving silent notice that while other hold positions of leadership, it is he who is in charge.
[Sun Nov 28 20:19:10 2010] : whispering to Alicia, dont forget to tell us about your kitty, if it's here.
[Sun Nov 28 20:20:32 2010] : (59) Daelara: There is a soft growl from beneath the table as Amara sits down, and a large, feline head peaks out between herself and Daelara. The woman smiles with affection, and gives her a little scratch between the ears.
[Sun Nov 28 20:21:05 2010] : (60) Blinks: (whispering): i can't spellcheck *swoons in horror*
[Sun Nov 28 20:21:11 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): lol
[Sun Nov 28 20:21:32 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Where did you even get that cat anyway?" Blossom motions toward the panther with her glass still in hand.
[Sun Nov 28 20:22:10 2010] : (59) Daelara: "I found her as a kitten." she doesn't elaborate.
[Sun Nov 28 20:22:26 2010] : (55) GM: Dont forget to describe your important gear and such. Impetuous Blossom mentioned her grand goremaul. I believe Amana has a grand daiklaive that will be highly noticable
[Sun Nov 28 20:22:48 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Not too common." she leaves it at that, visibly unsatisfied.
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:05 2010] : (55) GM: give us the most complete picture of your characters you can.
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:05 2010] : ** (59) Daelara smiles with pride. "I know." **
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:14 2010] : (60) Amana: "Not that i minded the invitation" And she nods towards Dukat, her manners at least quite impecable, closer examination showing her skin to have an olive complexion, tanned from time in the sun. The cat itself getting a look from weighing brown eyes though her hand at least stays away from the sword still at her hip "But generally i tend to need to introduce myself first"
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:15 2010] : (63) Dalin: "I am Dalin, lord of this keep. This is my sister, Daelara." He points further down. "Our towns resisdent diety, Dukat, and our honored guest..." he prompts, having forgotten her name apparently.
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:41 2010] : ** (59) Daelara does not wear her weapons at the table. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:24:10 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((bah, he pointed further down at the mayor. Dun know how I cut that off))
[Sun Nov 28 20:24:10 2010] : (60) Amana: ((said huge golden blade currently wrapped up well with guards posted.. just in case there were less than pleasant feast goers in attendance))
[Sun Nov 28 20:24:31 2010] : (55) GM: ((sorry, I didnt notice))
[Sun Nov 28 20:24:34 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I'll buy you a drink later if you tell me the story behind your big kitty." she grins slightly, before throwing a dirty glare at Dalin "Impetuous Blossom, my Prince." she again use the epiteph she found incredibly fitting of Dalin's personality.
[Sun Nov 28 20:25:03 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((With the understanding that she's sounding sarcastic obviously))
[Sun Nov 28 20:25:08 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((Seating order has Dalin at the head, Dukat on his right with Blossom beside him. Dalera on his left with Amana beside her))
[Sun Nov 28 20:26:10 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Ah yes, Bussom. And you are?" He asks the newcomer politely.
[Sun Nov 28 20:26:13 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): we'll say that you were sent to find the lawgiver perhaps to pave the way for a negotiator or negotiate yourself.
[Sun Nov 28 20:26:20 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): that way you can have a purpose here.
[Sun Nov 28 20:26:33 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Blossom." she corrects him coldly, her hand tightening around her cup.
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:11 2010] : (59) Daelara: "Do you prefer to be called by your full name or...?" Daelara inquires with sincere curiosity. Though she is amused by the exchange between the wman and her brother.
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:16 2010] : (59) Daelara: woman*
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:18 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): or whatever you can come up with that you like better.
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:29 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): just trying to help with some RP points
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:56 2010] : (60) Amana: "Then i am Amana Taldr" is the prompt reply "princess of yantolia" eyes flickering over the huge hammer at blossoms hip for a moment in thought "And.. we may have things to discuss, my father sent me here with offers of trade agreements"
[Sun Nov 28 20:28:31 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I don't care either way. A name is just another word, I'll be known by my actions." she smiles hesitantly, before adding with a sigh "It's not like I choose the name. So Blossom is just fine if it's too much of a mouthful, Daelara." she leaves the cup on the vast table, folding her hands together in front of her.
[Sun Nov 28 20:29:57 2010] : (60) Blinks: (whispering): well. she's being cautious at the moment. they know she's an exalt, she's pretty sure blossom is one but she's not sure what type as of yet. or even if she's just a god blooded and they're closer to the threshhold than her own kingdom
[Sun Nov 28 20:30:14 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I wouldn't care half as much if your dear brother wasn't rather blatantly doing it on purpose like a little boy." she jests, snickering "Y'know?"
[Sun Nov 28 20:30:25 2010] : (60) Blinks: (whispering): she'd really rather not have to fight her way free, basically, if she can help it
[Sun Nov 28 20:30:28 2010] : (63) Dalin: "I see. Well, at least you have purpose in your life. Bussom here just sort of wandered in. We are always eager to engage in trade and alliance." They mayor looks ready to say something but Dalins eyes flicker towards the other tables and he remains quiet.
[Sun Nov 28 20:30:54 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: She doesn't bother to correct him this time "See?"
[Sun Nov 28 20:31:25 2010] : ** (59) Daelara grins, completely amused. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:32:35 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "How come you're both so different anyway? It's like night and day, no pun intended." she keeps the conversation going, finding the night caste far more pleasant than her royal brother.
[Sun Nov 28 20:33:00 2010] : (60) Amana: "Well, i'm not truly the one to ask on that. Dekin, can give you all the scrolls dealing with such." and she.. politely tries to ignore the rather odd subtext to the conversation, even if she looks rather bemussed "As to stories though.. i did hear intresting ones of this place. Tales of golden Anathema, or Lawgivers as i think they like to be called"
[Sun Nov 28 20:33:38 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Ought be called." she corrects Amana.
[Sun Nov 28 20:34:12 2010] : (59) Daelara: "Oh, we're not that different. I am just quieter than my brother."
[Sun Nov 28 20:34:46 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I haven't noticed." she answers frankly, shrugging slightly.
[Sun Nov 28 20:35:06 2010] : (60) Amana: "Really? I doubt any immaculates you may have in this place would agree. They're rather insistent on that point"
[Sun Nov 28 20:35:31 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "If they were any Immaculates around here, they'd already be calling the Wyld Hunt on us."
[Sun Nov 28 20:36:01 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin restrains an eyeroll. "Ah, I see. You have heard tales of a golden boy rising from the mountain and ushering a new era. That story seems to be popular." He says dismissively.
[Sun Nov 28 20:36:57 2010] : (59) Daelara: "Yes, it wasn't nearly that heroic, I'm sure."
[Sun Nov 28 20:37:08 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Did you fall as a boy and jam that stick up your ass by accident or where you born like that?" she asks of Dalin, annoyed at his dismissive tone.
[Sun Nov 28 20:37:28 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: were*
[Sun Nov 28 20:37:45 2010] : (60) Amana: "Oh?" she asks blossom "Why? Did you take your hammer from them?" before she looks back to Dalin "well, the story does seem to have travelled. It even reached my father. I think it's half the reason he sent me here really"
[Sun Nov 28 20:38:56 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: She stares at Amana for a few moments to make sure she's not making fun of her before answering "Our 'Prince' is sitting right next to the City Father of this town. If the Immaculates were still around, such 'heresy' wouldn't be allowed, I'm sure. What kind of Immaculate Order did you meet back home?" she appears puzzled.
[Sun Nov 28 20:39:37 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin, ever pleasant, continues smiling at Amana as he says, "If you are looking for someone happy to light up like a candle, my other guest rather enjoys it. Now, if you and your father are looking for someone with a vision and a plan on how this sad bit of creation can be remade. Then you have found the right person."
[Sun Nov 28 20:40:38 2010] : ** (55) Dukat sits back, monitoring the conversation closely. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:40:46 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Who wouldn't want to make a deal with this delightful smug snake. Daelara would probably do a better job of this, she's not half as arrogant and self-important." she shakes her head, deciding that it's just not worth getting really mad over.
[Sun Nov 28 20:40:51 2010] : ** (60) Amana shrugs "i tend to find they'll be flexible when they want to be, and not when they can be. The wiser ones at least." **
[Sun Nov 28 20:41:05 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "You haven't met them then, I presume."
[Sun Nov 28 20:41:47 2010] : (55) Dukat: This is what Dukat looks like
[Sun Nov 28 20:41:58 2010] : (60) Amana: "As to a vision and a plan. Well, no. Not exactly." She does smile at that though "more.. a desire to not have others inflict their dreams on us more than anything else"
[Sun Nov 28 20:42:21 2010] : ** (59) Daelara shudders just a tad. Leading is sooo not her thing. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:42:27 2010] : (63) Dalin: Noticing that many of the other guests are following their conversation as close as discreetly possible Dalin says, "Why dont we all go for a walk?" His "all" clearly meaning only the 4 of them.
[Sun Nov 28 20:42:52 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((lol))
[Sun Nov 28 20:42:55 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "And how long do you think you can do that before the Realm or some other unrighteous entity decides to take that dream away from you exactly?" she asks of Amana, outright ignoring Dalin on that one without any shame.
[Sun Nov 28 20:43:00 2010] : (63) Dalin: (( @ Dukat))
[Sun Nov 28 20:44:19 2010] : (60) Amana: "With the current chaos? I gave it about two or three years before i had to give myself up to save my home from a war we couldn't win. I'd rather not do that though, and so i'm here" as does the new visitor for that matter
[Sun Nov 28 20:45:16 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Wise... but naive nevertheless." she smiles indulgently, shaking her head with something of a wistful expression "Still, at least you're thinking in the right direction. Amana was it?" she asks with a friendly smile.
[Sun Nov 28 20:46:00 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Ahem! While you two are so concerned about the spreading of news, you are doing it in front of merchants. I would prefer a little more... subtly if you wish to speak frankly. So, again, shall we go for a walk? Please."
[Sun Nov 28 20:46:27 2010] : ** (59) Daelara raises to her feet, showing her support of her brothers suggestion. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:46:55 2010] : ** (55) Dukat gives Dalin an insincere looking smile "I think I'll stay here to entertain the guests" **
[Sun Nov 28 20:47:09 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Watching you sweat gives me no end of amusement, but alright. You've provided food and shelter, I'll indulge you Dalin." she stands up, helping herself up with a slight grin.
[Sun Nov 28 20:47:29 2010] : ** (60) Amana shrugs "Perhaps, the other option of course was to go conquering. Hoping i could build a nation large enough to resist fast enough." looking away from blossom to her actual host and she almost starts "ah, yes, my appologies. i do sometimes get into arguments i find. And..yes.. we can speak elsewhere i expect" **
[Sun Nov 28 20:48:11 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Honesty is good, don't worry about our Prince too much." she lightly pat her on the back as she walks by, following Dalin on this 'walk'.
[Sun Nov 28 20:48:45 2010] : (55) GM: Is anyone going to be using any kind of Essence-Sight? Like what is provided by the charm: All Encompassing Sorcerer's Sight
[Sun Nov 28 20:48:57 2010] : ** (60) Amana waves at her soldiers, silently telling them to stay where they are **
[Sun Nov 28 20:49:39 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Nope))
[Sun Nov 28 20:50:20 2010] : (60) Amana: ((wish i had such a thing))
[Sun Nov 28 20:50:51 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin leads the little part away from the tables towards the keep itself. He comes to a stop between a pair of bronze pedastles each supporting a shadowy scupture some 10 feet above. Dalin turns to his guests. "What do you WANT?" he asks, staring at Blossom.
[Sun Nov 28 20:52:10 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((oops, copper pedastles. Forgot what the town mined :-P ))
[Sun Nov 28 20:52:43 2010] : (55) GM: ((bronze is fine. You started with tin, which combines with copper to make bronze))
[Sun Nov 28 20:55:35 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I already told you, I came looking for fellow heroes to fix this world. But you? You're not even a King. You're a Prince and a petty one at that, so let me turn the tables on you after I answer your question. I want to end slavery. I want to fix this world and put the Lawgivers back in their rightful place as the guardians and rulers of Creation. And what I want most is to build a world where mortals need no fear the wicked demon, hunger at the poor harvest or die of the dreadful pestilence. I want to build that world. So you tell me, what do YOU want my Prince? Money? Glory? Fame? Power? You can have all this and more so easily... and it's all worthless." she spits on the ground, motioning in an arc around her "It won't build for you a new age, just another petty kingdom for the Realm to wash over as the invincible tides of a tsunami..." she leans against one of the pedastles "I'm listening, what do you really want. Level with me, I deserve it." she is direct to the point of agony.
[Sun Nov 28 20:55:44 2010] : (55) GM: ((knew it was gonna be long))
[Sun Nov 28 20:55:56 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Righteous speech is righteous))
[Sun Nov 28 20:56:08 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((settles in by the fireplace to read the novel))
[Sun Nov 28 20:56:37 2010] : (59) Daelara: ((Impressive.))
[Sun Nov 28 20:56:55 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Is that sarcasm? >_>))
[Sun Nov 28 20:57:18 2010] : (59) Daelara: ((Not from me lol))
[Sun Nov 28 20:57:44 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin's eyebrow raises slightly. But he choses not to answer her... yet. He looks at Amana, "And you, princess? What do you and your father want?"
[Sun Nov 28 20:57:46 2010] : ** (60) Amana pauses, eyebrowsed raised at the rather heartfelt decleration but she does stay silent. If nothing else it's such an easy way to get more information on these people she'd be insane to pass it up **
[Sun Nov 28 20:59:28 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Blossom stares intently at Dalin as he avoids her inquiry, her heavy presence turning away from him somewhat in raw frustration as she groans audibly.
[Sun Nov 28 20:59:40 2010] : ** (59) Daelara is utterly unfased by the speech, kneeling down and hugging her kitty, as though unaware of everyone around her. **
[Sun Nov 28 21:00:20 2010] : (60) Amana: "What do we want? A trade agreement and perhaps something more. It really depends on you. I've exchanged a bare few words so far with you and i'm hardly of a mind to tell you my innermost heart as of yet"
[Sun Nov 28 21:01:51 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Only those who are ashamed before the justice of the Sun must skulk in the shadows when their intent is called into question." she points out calmly.
[Sun Nov 28 21:02:36 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((typing, shh))
[Sun Nov 28 21:04:43 2010] : (55) GM: ((big monologue time?))
[Sun Nov 28 21:06:12 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Over the past few years since becoming what I am, what I was always meant to be, I have been researching. Tale after tale after tale of glorious Solar heroes rising to heal the world. You know how they end? With the hero dying in some rightious cause. Being reborn. And then doing it all over again. You know what changes for everyone else? Nothing!" He looks at Blossom. "I too wish to end the wars, oppression, and tyrany of the world. But I dont want to leave behind a memory and a song. I want to remain and look after all that I have acheived. We could sally forth today and find a sorcerer sacrificing the people of some obscure village and slay him. Then move on. Then what happens? Some new overlord claims the village who may be even worse. Or Fair Ones attack it. Or they simply fade away in the wilds. Why not save the village, leave them soldiers to protect them. Invite them to join a new empire. You want to restore the Solars to their rightful place? Our rightful place is to rule. And to rule you must RULE. Thats what I want. To forge a new single nation to keep the light of creation safe and flourishing not just for a lifetime, but for all time."
[Sun Nov 28 21:06:23 2010] : (55) GM: ((oh jeebus))
[Sun Nov 28 21:07:38 2010] : (55) GM: ((I guess youre putting that Epic Monologue +1 specialty of your socialize skill to work today guys))
[Sun Nov 28 21:07:53 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((That we are! *reading*))
[Sun Nov 28 21:08:08 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((No, I am using religious conversion. ;-) ))
[Sun Nov 28 21:08:20 2010] : (59) Daelara: ((*smirk*))
[Sun Nov 28 21:08:59 2010] : (55) GM: ((going afk for about 10 minutes. That book Dalin just wrote needs a good thorough read))
[Sun Nov 28 21:09:07 2010] : (55) GM: ((so I'm taking it to the shitter with me))
[Sun Nov 28 21:09:20 2010] : (55) GM: ((feel free to continue RPing))
[Sun Nov 28 21:09:25 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "It this why you want to rule? To save Creation? Or to *own* it, Dalin?" she asks him seriously, meeting him face to face and looking him dead in the eyes as she ask that, arms folded over her chest.
[Sun Nov 28 21:09:25 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((Thanks for sharing))
[Sun Nov 28 21:10:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: He smiles and answer smoothly. "That depends on what side of the battlefield you stand on, doesnt it, Blossom?"
[Sun Nov 28 21:11:55 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "So what are you proposing? That I be your check and balance? That I watch for the moment where you will turn into a petty tyrant?" she asks with something of surprise on her face "I didn't expect you to be capable of envisioning failure." she admits honestly, before adding "Do you really mean it?" calmly, stroking the haft of her goremaul.
[Sun Nov 28 21:14:30 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Of course. I meant everything I said." He answers her calmly. He looks at Amana. "And what of you, princess? You know what I plan. I plan to unify as much of Creation as I can. Blossom will be to busy watching me to watch much else. I could use an ally. I could also use a General."
[Sun Nov 28 21:15:16 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "How flattering. I didn't agree to this quite yet, don't get ahead of yourself." but she appears pensive nevertheless as she listens quietly for what is happening afterward.
[Sun Nov 28 21:16:26 2010] : ** (59) Daelara simply continues hugging her feline friend, listening to the happenings. She already knows where she stands. **
[Sun Nov 28 21:16:41 2010] : (60) Amana: "And what of those of us who won't be part of your empire? I didn't go to near certain death merely to bend the knee's of me and mine merely because you ask it of us." She pauses at his words "Allies? That.. that i can, perhaps agree to" unsaid goes the fact she's merely a princess "But i've little desire to wash the east down in blood for the glory of you. I could do that myself easily enough and i've resisted the temptation"
[Sun Nov 28 21:17:37 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Would Dalin speak of conquest or liberation in turn? She would listen carefully to his choice of words.
[Sun Nov 28 21:19:40 2010] : (63) Dalin: He chuckles. "Dead people are hardly saved. I dont intend to begin a genocide of 'join or die'. That is why I asked if you would be my ally. Not my subject. You're fathers neutrality and your own aid is all that I ask."
[Sun Nov 28 21:21:22 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I'm curious too, Amana. What do you think of this man's plan?" she asks seriously, her expression unreadable not by design but due to inner conflict.
[Sun Nov 28 21:22:56 2010] : (55) GM: ((im back))
[Sun Nov 28 21:24:06 2010] : (60) Amana: "I think it'll result in more blood shed then i'd wish, but that tends to be the way of things i find." she considers a little further "I could. Agree to it. But an alliance, not an empire. Nations asked to join, not forced." a pause, a grimace "Unless they truly must be. Though as a last resort only"
[Sun Nov 28 21:24:58 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "A confederation?" Blossom asks hesitantly, she isn't that savvy politically and she knows it.
[Sun Nov 28 21:25:12 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin bows humbly. "Of couse. Tyrants wont willingly give up their power. But free peoples who enjoy their lot in life should remain so."
[Sun Nov 28 21:26:53 2010] : ** (60) Amana nods to blossom "I believe that's the name. Much like the one the larger city states manage, though i'd hope rather more effective" **
[Sun Nov 28 21:27:36 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin is shaking his head slightly. "I dont belive that would be a good idea."
[Sun Nov 28 21:28:37 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Dalin, you and me we need to talk." she press her hand to his shoulder "What are you going to be? An administrator? A King? An Emperor?" she tilts her head slightly "Not to even speak of your vision. You will have to open up and share it..." sshe means it, that much is as clear as dawn.
[Sun Nov 28 21:31:15 2010] : (63) Dalin: He places his own hand on her shoulder. "Blossom, my dear girl. I will be none of those things. You forgot what we were strving for. The return of our rightfull place in the order of things. I will be no petty Emperor. No lordly King. I, you, and the rest of of Lawbringer brethren will be Gods!"
[Sun Nov 28 21:31:35 2010] : (63) Dalin: **rest of our
[Sun Nov 28 21:31:55 2010] : (55) GM: ((you wanna be celestial maintenance men?))
[Sun Nov 28 21:32:18 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((*doesn't get it*))
[Sun Nov 28 21:32:39 2010] : (55) GM: ((dalin meant figuratve "gods" not gods as in exalted's gods))
[Sun Nov 28 21:32:50 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "For the sake and benefit of the people of Creation." she adds, looking at his reaction.
[Sun Nov 28 21:33:01 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Hehehe God-Kings yes, I know. Not spirits
))
[Sun Nov 28 21:35:01 2010] : (63) Dalin: "For everyones sake, of course." He assures her.
[Sun Nov 28 21:37:18 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: She stares at him intently, pausing for a long time before speaking up "If... you will stand as the ruler of this new order, if you will be the one who will stand as the symbol and icon for all this in a nearby future then you will need be exemplary. You will need to be what the people need, not what YOU need to be. Do you understand the burden you are willingly accepting upon yourself Dalin? Are you willing to forsake yourself for others so that they may be freed from oppression under our wise rule, under your wise rule?" she corrects herself slightly at the end, trying to fully express what she is implying.
[Sun Nov 28 21:39:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: "I will dutifully and willingly accept the heavy burden of rulership." He looks into her eyes, his own almost pleading, like a beggar child seeking a crust of bread. "But... I cannot do it alone. I need people to help me. To support me. To help me keep the path..."
[Sun Nov 28 21:40:36 2010] : (60) Amana: "i'd rather hope to be better than gods" she mutters under her breath, some history there perhaps. A frown flashing over her face as she considers the three thoughtfully "i will.. agree to help you with this. Somewhat" and here she raises a hand "i shall need to tell my father, of course. He will decide but...if it will help protect my people..."
[Sun Nov 28 21:42:16 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Ignis Divine be my witness, you will get no second chances should you fail, my Prince." for once she's not entirely sarcastic, brushing a hand through her own hair "I'll stick around for now. Perhaps one day with some luck I will be able to call your work as my work too. But until that day..." she steps aside "You have my hammer, for now. And my trust." the heavy weight of those last few words would likely one day come to haunt Dalin, one way or another.
[Sun Nov 28 21:42:21 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin nods in understanding to Amana. "And you, yourself? Would you consider sending these tidings to your father via your courtesans? Would you, yourself, consider staying, and helping me in this task?"
[Sun Nov 28 21:44:03 2010] : (60) Amana: "I have a duty" and her lips thin, thinking it over it seems. "I will help for now.. Though if he disagree's that will be the end of it. He is my father"
[Sun Nov 28 21:45:07 2010] : ** (55) Dukat can be heard speaking in a raspy voice as he materializes behind the group "Perhaps you could all travel to Amana's realm together, create a formal treaty?" **
[Sun Nov 28 21:45:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Of course. If he sends word that he needs you, or disagrees, or merely wants you to come home to bask in your fair presence, you should leave immediately."
[Sun Nov 28 21:45:31 2010] : (63) Dalin: "No!"
[Sun Nov 28 21:46:31 2010] : (63) Dalin: "No treaty or alliance. Trade yes, and that can be handled by courtiers. But what I, what we, plan will likely make some people very upset. I would not put her father, her land, or her people at risk by making an official alliance just yet. Neutrality is best."
[Sun Nov 28 21:48:06 2010] : (60) Amana: "No. We are allies or we are not. I'll not hide behind" she waves a hand dismissively "some.. legal fabrication. I am, who i am. And i can't hide that. They will count my home as enemies whatever you do"
[Sun Nov 28 21:48:21 2010] : (60) Amana: "and i'll not let you do so either."
[Sun Nov 28 21:49:01 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Blossom steps forward again "Amana." she asks calmly to get her attention.
[Sun Nov 28 21:49:20 2010] : (55) Dukat: "She's right, Dalin." *smiles deviously*
[Sun Nov 28 21:49:23 2010] : (63) Dalin: He ponders this for several long moments and says, concern in his voice. "If that is what you wish, an alliance it shall be. I was merely thinking of reprecussions. I would be honored to stand beside a familiy that calls you their own."
[Sun Nov 28 21:50:54 2010] : ** (60) Amana looks over towards the one speaking her name **
[Sun Nov 28 21:52:38 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Truth is blessed, yet I will say this. Be aware that should blood be shed, you will be the one to bear the weight of these choices before your people. I... am aware that I am often one to be brash and that honesty is only natural..." she shakes her head "But if we are to do this, should we not consider the people first?" she sigh softly, before chuckling softly "Mind you, it would draw our enemies to us faster. So it's not all a loss."
[Sun Nov 28 21:52:41 2010] : (60) Amana: "Reprecussions? Life is made up of such things, and they are less likely to attack mine if they know you would stand by us"
[Sun Nov 28 21:53:50 2010] : ** (63) Dalin nods at Blossom, semi surprised to be in complete agreement. **
[Sun Nov 28 21:54:35 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I won't let other people pay the price of my decisions. I should be the one and the only one to pay that toll." she explains herself, blushing slightly at Dalin's astonished expression.
[Sun Nov 28 21:55:35 2010] : (63) Dalin: "We would, of course, stand as a shield before your people, but... if we make an enemy would would take the field against us, then they might strike at your people first to demoralize us. I would be honored, as I said, to declare your people my allies. But I think, perhaps, it might be best to wait until such a declaration comes from a position of strength."
[Sun Nov 28 21:55:52 2010] : (63) Dalin: **that would take the field
[Sun Nov 28 21:57:13 2010] : (60) Amana: "Whatever i do, my land will suffer somehow. Even were i to merely stay there and knit the hunt would eventually come for me and my father would not let me go easily even were i to beg him" She shakes her head "no, i need to protect them as best i can" She narrows her eyes at Dalin "We? So, where would i be? Should i hide in the shadows? I'm not so suited for that, and not so easily mistaken for someone else on a field of battle. If i fight for you, i will be known in short order and i'd not have you declare we are not allies so you've no requirement to come to our aid"
[Sun Nov 28 21:58:15 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Blossom doesn't comment but she's visibly a bit disappointed with what she's hearing as she decides to remain silent regardless.
[Sun Nov 28 22:01:45 2010] : (63) Dalin: He laughs, a surprising sound in the serious conversation. "Oh, THAT is what you were worried about? Fear not Princess Taldyr." He waves at Blossom and then draws his hands down in front of him indicating his own less than militant appearance. "If I were so shallow as that I would fully expect a goremaul upon my head and a daiklaive in my gut. Do friends, real allies, truely need a peice of paper to aid eachother? That IS what you all wanted isnt it? For our army to aid and help those in need? If that doesnt apply to your own lands and people, then why in Creation are we even bothering?"
[Sun Nov 28 22:03:54 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I've got nothing to say against that, you're right." Blossom answers with a surprised expression, somewhat reserved in the face of his exhuberance.
[Sun Nov 28 22:08:20 2010] : (60) Amana: She crosses her arms, eyeing him thoughtfully "i'll believe you, but if you leave us to the wolves i will cut my way through all of creation tracking you down. We are, perhaps, now allies. Give friends a little longer though and maybe.. we can see"
[Sun Nov 28 22:09:22 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "If you can get to him before I do." she interjects with a grin.
[Sun Nov 28 22:11:03 2010] : (59) Daelara: "My poor brother, doomed to be stalked by beautiful women." Daelara sighs.
[Sun Nov 28 22:11:35 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Alas. It is good that I am not mortal. I would not be able to withstand the suffering." He grins.
[Sun Nov 28 22:11:49 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "That poor big baby." she ruffles his hair with a shameless grin, laughing at Daelara's joke.
[Sun Nov 28 22:11:53 2010] : (60) Amana: "There's likely a few pretty men i could ask to be sent here if you'd prefer that?"
[Sun Nov 28 22:12:17 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "That'd be a shame, those poor pretty men."
[Sun Nov 28 22:12:24 2010] : ** (59) Daelara giggle-snorts at the ruffling of the hair. **
[Sun Nov 28 22:14:01 2010] : (63) Dalin: He rolls his eyes. "Now, if you fine ladies feel up to it, I heard rumors of a feast tonight."
[Sun Nov 28 22:14:56 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I could eat." she says with a wry grin, she still hasn't really eaten anything since the start of her journey to Tarak Noir.
[Sun Nov 28 19:49:35 2010] : (55) GM: Amana, several years ago, rumors were heard of a small mining town a thousand miles away that experienced a takover after someone shined like a second sun. You have been sent by your father to investigate, on grounds that his advisors think it's the birth of a new "lawgiver"
[Sun Nov 28 19:49:51 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((*cough* My bad. Carry on))
[Sun Nov 28 19:50:15 2010] : (55) GM: You arrive in the place you believe that town to be, to find a bustling city that has clearly grown "overnight" into a full fledged city.
[Sun Nov 28 19:50:39 2010] : (55) GM: For the rest of you, it has been only 2 days since you met Impetuos Blossom
[Sun Nov 28 19:51:13 2010] : (55) GM: if you wish, you can collaborate on creating your own scene for Amana to happen upon
[Sun Nov 28 19:52:37 2010] : (55) GM: is that a yes/no?
[Sun Nov 28 19:53:04 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Well I'm not even sure what happened in the last two days...))
[Sun Nov 28 19:53:16 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Since they were supposed to talk their difference over a feast))
[Sun Nov 28 19:53:35 2010] : (60) Amana: ((well then, she walks in on the feast?))
[Sun Nov 28 19:53:39 2010] : (55) GM: ((apparently you got inebriated over that feast and cant remember the last two days
))[Sun Nov 28 19:53:54 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Temperance 1! *shakes fist*))
[Sun Nov 28 19:54:23 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((*delete delete delete* I say recon, and its the next day. Dalin is showing off by holding a largish public feast))
[Sun Nov 28 19:54:51 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Makes more sense than an Exalt with Stamina 5, Resistance 5 managing to actually get drunk that badly))
[Sun Nov 28 19:55:29 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((Amana can walk in on that.
[Sun Nov 28 19:55:41 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Sounds good))
[Sun Nov 28 19:56:30 2010] : (55) GM: ok so Amana, you arrive in the city to hear a local crier introducing a public feast which all nobles of the city are invited to, to celebrate a new partnership of the ruler of the city. (does Dalin have a preferred title?))
[Sun Nov 28 19:57:03 2010] : ** (55) Dukat is present at the feast, and though not eating, still retains his chair at the right hand of Dalin. **
[Sun Nov 28 19:57:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: (( A little premature for emperor. So how about Baron?))
[Sun Nov 28 19:57:32 2010] : (55) Dukat: "Another exalted has entered the bounds of my domain, Dalin"
[Sun Nov 28 19:57:50 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((My Exalted senses are tingling!))
[Sun Nov 28 19:58:32 2010] : ** (63) Dalin 's eyebrow raises. "Indeed. Appear before them and invite them to the feast then. There is plenty to go around." **
[Sun Nov 28 20:00:07 2010] : (59) Daelara: "You're getting popular, Dalin." Daelara says with a bit of a smirk.
[Sun Nov 28 20:00:09 2010] : (55) Dukat: "Its already been arranged"
[Sun Nov 28 20:01:05 2010] : (63) Dalin: "So it would seem," he sighs. "I only hope word of my popularity does not travel too far too quickly."
[Sun Nov 28 20:01:52 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Blossom sat at the guest of honor's table, listening idly at the conversation of that boring old Dukat with that arrogant Dalin. She didn't garb herself in her armor for once, it'd have been a bit rude even for her. Instead she wore what she always did underneath the armor, a pair of boring pants, sandals and tanktop.
[Sun Nov 28 20:02:12 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: She might not be THAT rude but... she still wasn't going to go far like that.
[Sun Nov 28 20:03:51 2010] : (59) Daelara: Daelara wears a soft, silky dress, loose enough for her to move freely, and agilely if she needs to, but it shows off her body in a very vain way, dipping down into her clevage, leaving her shoulders *almots* bare.
[Sun Nov 28 20:04:01 2010] : (60) Blinks: (whispering): hmm?
[Sun Nov 28 20:04:01 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((change guest of honors "table" to guest of honors "chair" at the main table, 2 places down on Dalins right. Civility dictates one should not yell across a way to talk to ones guests.))
[Sun Nov 28 20:04:17 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Sure))
[Sun Nov 28 20:04:54 2010] : ** (60) Amana finally arrives at the main area, five soldiers flanking her though at least she's removed her helm "greetings from Yantolia" she respecfully enough announces, though it sounds more like she's reading a script than truly meaning it. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:05:55 2010] : ** (55) Dukat resembles a human, but with black hair and green skin. There are some vestigal reptilian features which resemble the hide of an alligator or crocodile, the most notable of which is a small cup on his forehead which resembles a spoon. He wears a simple grey buff jacket, the plates of which have not been polished from the initial dull grey of steel. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:05:58 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "As long as you let news travel of yourself, as long as you wield power for yourself, there's no surprise that others will come to you. It attracts attention of all sort." she comments dryly, wondering who else could have come as she did on such short notice as she drank from the silver cup filled to the brim with fine spiced wine from Chiaroscuro.
[Sun Nov 28 20:08:07 2010] : ** (63) Dalin looks up from the head of the table. He is dressed in his usual full length ebony robes with hood resting behind his head leaving his dark features clearly revealed. "Welcome, traveler. Please, invite your gaurds to join my men at arms while you join us. We seem blessed with many visitors this week. We would gladly here your stories of afar in this humble place." He gestures to the empty chair next to Dalera on his left. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:09:05 2010] : (63) Dalin: "This humble place" is the courtyard of a large stone keep built into the side of a towering peak. The men at armor, dark mail armored soldiers, occupy row after row of dining tables.
[Sun Nov 28 20:09:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: **men at arms
[Sun Nov 28 20:09:55 2010] : ** (55) Dukat eyes you deeply. Almost as if he is trying to peer into your very soul. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:10:10 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Not nearly drunk enough to hear that kind of talk." Blossom mumbles to herself, finding the exchange of pleasantries almost unbearable.
[Sun Nov 28 20:10:58 2010] : ** (63) Dalin chuckles quietly. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:11:07 2010] : ** (59) Daelara grins. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:11:25 2010] : (55) Starmage21: please, describe yourselves to each other.
[Sun Nov 28 20:11:38 2010] : ** (57) Impetuous Blossom eyes them, drink in hand, making no subtle mind game of her mild annoyance **
[Sun Nov 28 20:11:41 2010] : (55) Starmage21: Dalin, this is your feast, please provide additional description of important people in the area, like your gaurds
[Sun Nov 28 20:13:33 2010] : (60) Amana: The young womans eyes flickering over the god at the table before she half smiles to herself in wry manner "Stories? Maybe. You might be able to tell better than me though" a quick motion of her hand sending the rest of her small group to a table, the womans clothing well cut if basic. Long dark hair done up into a long braid to hang down her back while a travelers cloak conceal a form already hidden by pants and jacket. Still, she doesn't shy away from the offered seat as she walks up to the main table as if it were a right rather than a pleasant gift.
[Sun Nov 28 20:14:48 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: At the table you can witness what appears to be an irritated woman of plausibly southern descent. Delzahn perhaps given the light tone of her skin? Regardless, she doesn't seem to be enjoying herself much in spite of where she is sitting near the Lord of the place. She sticks like a sore thumb amongst the assembled nobility and dignitaries, dressed with all the finery of a peasant her dark curls falling carelessly hover her shoulders. She has vivid eyes and a passionate gaze>>
[Sun Nov 28 20:15:00 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((Think of Taylor Lauder with Sean Connery's distinguished refinement... thats not me.)) Dalin is a tall man of six feet. His garb is a fine silk robe of deepest black with elaborate red trim along the hem and sleeves. He wears the same tabard as his soldiers this evening. A red field around a black moutain with a sun rising behind it. His featers are the wethered tough features of a man born to labor. His black hair has streaks of grey that match his smokey grey eyes.
[Sun Nov 28 20:15:45 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: which disagrees with all the pump of this event. Still it's hard to miss how stout and sturdy she is, standing taller than most would expect even from a foreigner and bearing a few scars with neither shame nor pride. Next to her sits an overwhelmingly heavy looking warhammer that shines bright golden under even the slightest caress of sunlight.
[Sun Nov 28 20:16:50 2010] : (59) Daelara: Daelara is rather typical in height for a woman, 5'8", with along dark black hair that, at the moment touches her waist, loose out of its usual braid. She has pure green eyes, always on alert for danger. Her clevage is modest, but in that attractive way.There is an undeniable family resemblance between herself and Dalin.
[Sun Nov 28 20:17:30 2010] : (59) Daelara: She also has a scar on her left temple, small, but bright, standing out against her hair.
[Sun Nov 28 20:18:44 2010] : (63) Dalin: The feast is being held in the keeps courtyard. Which shows signs along the edges of also being the training and drilling grounds. There are 13 tables set up. The central table is the place of honor, hosting Dalin, Dukat, Dalera, and Blossom. Aslo present is the mayor of the town and his family, and the notable merchants and craftsmen. The other 12 tables seat roughly a quarter of Dalins army, giving silent notice that while other hold positions of leadership, it is he who is in charge.
[Sun Nov 28 20:19:10 2010] : whispering to Alicia, dont forget to tell us about your kitty, if it's here.
[Sun Nov 28 20:20:32 2010] : (59) Daelara: There is a soft growl from beneath the table as Amara sits down, and a large, feline head peaks out between herself and Daelara. The woman smiles with affection, and gives her a little scratch between the ears.
[Sun Nov 28 20:21:05 2010] : (60) Blinks: (whispering): i can't spellcheck *swoons in horror*
[Sun Nov 28 20:21:11 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): lol
[Sun Nov 28 20:21:32 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Where did you even get that cat anyway?" Blossom motions toward the panther with her glass still in hand.
[Sun Nov 28 20:22:10 2010] : (59) Daelara: "I found her as a kitten." she doesn't elaborate.
[Sun Nov 28 20:22:26 2010] : (55) GM: Dont forget to describe your important gear and such. Impetuous Blossom mentioned her grand goremaul. I believe Amana has a grand daiklaive that will be highly noticable
[Sun Nov 28 20:22:48 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Not too common." she leaves it at that, visibly unsatisfied.
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:05 2010] : (55) GM: give us the most complete picture of your characters you can.
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:05 2010] : ** (59) Daelara smiles with pride. "I know." **
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:14 2010] : (60) Amana: "Not that i minded the invitation" And she nods towards Dukat, her manners at least quite impecable, closer examination showing her skin to have an olive complexion, tanned from time in the sun. The cat itself getting a look from weighing brown eyes though her hand at least stays away from the sword still at her hip "But generally i tend to need to introduce myself first"
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:15 2010] : (63) Dalin: "I am Dalin, lord of this keep. This is my sister, Daelara." He points further down. "Our towns resisdent diety, Dukat, and our honored guest..." he prompts, having forgotten her name apparently.
[Sun Nov 28 20:23:41 2010] : ** (59) Daelara does not wear her weapons at the table. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:24:10 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((bah, he pointed further down at the mayor. Dun know how I cut that off))
[Sun Nov 28 20:24:10 2010] : (60) Amana: ((said huge golden blade currently wrapped up well with guards posted.. just in case there were less than pleasant feast goers in attendance))
[Sun Nov 28 20:24:31 2010] : (55) GM: ((sorry, I didnt notice))
[Sun Nov 28 20:24:34 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I'll buy you a drink later if you tell me the story behind your big kitty." she grins slightly, before throwing a dirty glare at Dalin "Impetuous Blossom, my Prince." she again use the epiteph she found incredibly fitting of Dalin's personality.
[Sun Nov 28 20:25:03 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((With the understanding that she's sounding sarcastic obviously))
[Sun Nov 28 20:25:08 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((Seating order has Dalin at the head, Dukat on his right with Blossom beside him. Dalera on his left with Amana beside her))
[Sun Nov 28 20:26:10 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Ah yes, Bussom. And you are?" He asks the newcomer politely.
[Sun Nov 28 20:26:13 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): we'll say that you were sent to find the lawgiver perhaps to pave the way for a negotiator or negotiate yourself.
[Sun Nov 28 20:26:20 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): that way you can have a purpose here.
[Sun Nov 28 20:26:33 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Blossom." she corrects him coldly, her hand tightening around her cup.
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:11 2010] : (59) Daelara: "Do you prefer to be called by your full name or...?" Daelara inquires with sincere curiosity. Though she is amused by the exchange between the wman and her brother.
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:16 2010] : (59) Daelara: woman*
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:18 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): or whatever you can come up with that you like better.
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:29 2010] : (55) Starmage21: (whispering): just trying to help with some RP points
[Sun Nov 28 20:27:56 2010] : (60) Amana: "Then i am Amana Taldr" is the prompt reply "princess of yantolia" eyes flickering over the huge hammer at blossoms hip for a moment in thought "And.. we may have things to discuss, my father sent me here with offers of trade agreements"
[Sun Nov 28 20:28:31 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I don't care either way. A name is just another word, I'll be known by my actions." she smiles hesitantly, before adding with a sigh "It's not like I choose the name. So Blossom is just fine if it's too much of a mouthful, Daelara." she leaves the cup on the vast table, folding her hands together in front of her.
[Sun Nov 28 20:29:57 2010] : (60) Blinks: (whispering): well. she's being cautious at the moment. they know she's an exalt, she's pretty sure blossom is one but she's not sure what type as of yet. or even if she's just a god blooded and they're closer to the threshhold than her own kingdom
[Sun Nov 28 20:30:14 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I wouldn't care half as much if your dear brother wasn't rather blatantly doing it on purpose like a little boy." she jests, snickering "Y'know?"
[Sun Nov 28 20:30:25 2010] : (60) Blinks: (whispering): she'd really rather not have to fight her way free, basically, if she can help it
[Sun Nov 28 20:30:28 2010] : (63) Dalin: "I see. Well, at least you have purpose in your life. Bussom here just sort of wandered in. We are always eager to engage in trade and alliance." They mayor looks ready to say something but Dalins eyes flicker towards the other tables and he remains quiet.
[Sun Nov 28 20:30:54 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: She doesn't bother to correct him this time "See?"
[Sun Nov 28 20:31:25 2010] : ** (59) Daelara grins, completely amused. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:32:35 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "How come you're both so different anyway? It's like night and day, no pun intended." she keeps the conversation going, finding the night caste far more pleasant than her royal brother.
[Sun Nov 28 20:33:00 2010] : (60) Amana: "Well, i'm not truly the one to ask on that. Dekin, can give you all the scrolls dealing with such." and she.. politely tries to ignore the rather odd subtext to the conversation, even if she looks rather bemussed "As to stories though.. i did hear intresting ones of this place. Tales of golden Anathema, or Lawgivers as i think they like to be called"
[Sun Nov 28 20:33:38 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Ought be called." she corrects Amana.
[Sun Nov 28 20:34:12 2010] : (59) Daelara: "Oh, we're not that different. I am just quieter than my brother."
[Sun Nov 28 20:34:46 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I haven't noticed." she answers frankly, shrugging slightly.
[Sun Nov 28 20:35:06 2010] : (60) Amana: "Really? I doubt any immaculates you may have in this place would agree. They're rather insistent on that point"
[Sun Nov 28 20:35:31 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "If they were any Immaculates around here, they'd already be calling the Wyld Hunt on us."
[Sun Nov 28 20:36:01 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin restrains an eyeroll. "Ah, I see. You have heard tales of a golden boy rising from the mountain and ushering a new era. That story seems to be popular." He says dismissively.
[Sun Nov 28 20:36:57 2010] : (59) Daelara: "Yes, it wasn't nearly that heroic, I'm sure."
[Sun Nov 28 20:37:08 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Did you fall as a boy and jam that stick up your ass by accident or where you born like that?" she asks of Dalin, annoyed at his dismissive tone.
[Sun Nov 28 20:37:28 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: were*
[Sun Nov 28 20:37:45 2010] : (60) Amana: "Oh?" she asks blossom "Why? Did you take your hammer from them?" before she looks back to Dalin "well, the story does seem to have travelled. It even reached my father. I think it's half the reason he sent me here really"
[Sun Nov 28 20:38:56 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: She stares at Amana for a few moments to make sure she's not making fun of her before answering "Our 'Prince' is sitting right next to the City Father of this town. If the Immaculates were still around, such 'heresy' wouldn't be allowed, I'm sure. What kind of Immaculate Order did you meet back home?" she appears puzzled.
[Sun Nov 28 20:39:37 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin, ever pleasant, continues smiling at Amana as he says, "If you are looking for someone happy to light up like a candle, my other guest rather enjoys it. Now, if you and your father are looking for someone with a vision and a plan on how this sad bit of creation can be remade. Then you have found the right person."
[Sun Nov 28 20:40:38 2010] : ** (55) Dukat sits back, monitoring the conversation closely. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:40:46 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Who wouldn't want to make a deal with this delightful smug snake. Daelara would probably do a better job of this, she's not half as arrogant and self-important." she shakes her head, deciding that it's just not worth getting really mad over.
[Sun Nov 28 20:40:51 2010] : ** (60) Amana shrugs "i tend to find they'll be flexible when they want to be, and not when they can be. The wiser ones at least." **
[Sun Nov 28 20:41:05 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "You haven't met them then, I presume."
[Sun Nov 28 20:41:47 2010] : (55) Dukat: This is what Dukat looks like
[Sun Nov 28 20:41:58 2010] : (60) Amana: "As to a vision and a plan. Well, no. Not exactly." She does smile at that though "more.. a desire to not have others inflict their dreams on us more than anything else"
[Sun Nov 28 20:42:21 2010] : ** (59) Daelara shudders just a tad. Leading is sooo not her thing. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:42:27 2010] : (63) Dalin: Noticing that many of the other guests are following their conversation as close as discreetly possible Dalin says, "Why dont we all go for a walk?" His "all" clearly meaning only the 4 of them.
[Sun Nov 28 20:42:52 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((lol))
[Sun Nov 28 20:42:55 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "And how long do you think you can do that before the Realm or some other unrighteous entity decides to take that dream away from you exactly?" she asks of Amana, outright ignoring Dalin on that one without any shame.
[Sun Nov 28 20:43:00 2010] : (63) Dalin: (( @ Dukat))
[Sun Nov 28 20:44:19 2010] : (60) Amana: "With the current chaos? I gave it about two or three years before i had to give myself up to save my home from a war we couldn't win. I'd rather not do that though, and so i'm here" as does the new visitor for that matter
[Sun Nov 28 20:45:16 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Wise... but naive nevertheless." she smiles indulgently, shaking her head with something of a wistful expression "Still, at least you're thinking in the right direction. Amana was it?" she asks with a friendly smile.
[Sun Nov 28 20:46:00 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Ahem! While you two are so concerned about the spreading of news, you are doing it in front of merchants. I would prefer a little more... subtly if you wish to speak frankly. So, again, shall we go for a walk? Please."
[Sun Nov 28 20:46:27 2010] : ** (59) Daelara raises to her feet, showing her support of her brothers suggestion. **
[Sun Nov 28 20:46:55 2010] : ** (55) Dukat gives Dalin an insincere looking smile "I think I'll stay here to entertain the guests" **
[Sun Nov 28 20:47:09 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Watching you sweat gives me no end of amusement, but alright. You've provided food and shelter, I'll indulge you Dalin." she stands up, helping herself up with a slight grin.
[Sun Nov 28 20:47:29 2010] : ** (60) Amana shrugs "Perhaps, the other option of course was to go conquering. Hoping i could build a nation large enough to resist fast enough." looking away from blossom to her actual host and she almost starts "ah, yes, my appologies. i do sometimes get into arguments i find. And..yes.. we can speak elsewhere i expect" **
[Sun Nov 28 20:48:11 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Honesty is good, don't worry about our Prince too much." she lightly pat her on the back as she walks by, following Dalin on this 'walk'.
[Sun Nov 28 20:48:45 2010] : (55) GM: Is anyone going to be using any kind of Essence-Sight? Like what is provided by the charm: All Encompassing Sorcerer's Sight
[Sun Nov 28 20:48:57 2010] : ** (60) Amana waves at her soldiers, silently telling them to stay where they are **
[Sun Nov 28 20:49:39 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Nope))
[Sun Nov 28 20:50:20 2010] : (60) Amana: ((wish i had such a thing))
[Sun Nov 28 20:50:51 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin leads the little part away from the tables towards the keep itself. He comes to a stop between a pair of bronze pedastles each supporting a shadowy scupture some 10 feet above. Dalin turns to his guests. "What do you WANT?" he asks, staring at Blossom.
[Sun Nov 28 20:52:10 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((oops, copper pedastles. Forgot what the town mined :-P ))
[Sun Nov 28 20:52:43 2010] : (55) GM: ((bronze is fine. You started with tin, which combines with copper to make bronze))
[Sun Nov 28 20:55:35 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I already told you, I came looking for fellow heroes to fix this world. But you? You're not even a King. You're a Prince and a petty one at that, so let me turn the tables on you after I answer your question. I want to end slavery. I want to fix this world and put the Lawgivers back in their rightful place as the guardians and rulers of Creation. And what I want most is to build a world where mortals need no fear the wicked demon, hunger at the poor harvest or die of the dreadful pestilence. I want to build that world. So you tell me, what do YOU want my Prince? Money? Glory? Fame? Power? You can have all this and more so easily... and it's all worthless." she spits on the ground, motioning in an arc around her "It won't build for you a new age, just another petty kingdom for the Realm to wash over as the invincible tides of a tsunami..." she leans against one of the pedastles "I'm listening, what do you really want. Level with me, I deserve it." she is direct to the point of agony.
[Sun Nov 28 20:55:44 2010] : (55) GM: ((knew it was gonna be long))
[Sun Nov 28 20:55:56 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Righteous speech is righteous))
[Sun Nov 28 20:56:08 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((settles in by the fireplace to read the novel))
[Sun Nov 28 20:56:37 2010] : (59) Daelara: ((Impressive.))
[Sun Nov 28 20:56:55 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Is that sarcasm? >_>))
[Sun Nov 28 20:57:18 2010] : (59) Daelara: ((Not from me lol))
[Sun Nov 28 20:57:44 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin's eyebrow raises slightly. But he choses not to answer her... yet. He looks at Amana, "And you, princess? What do you and your father want?"
[Sun Nov 28 20:57:46 2010] : ** (60) Amana pauses, eyebrowsed raised at the rather heartfelt decleration but she does stay silent. If nothing else it's such an easy way to get more information on these people she'd be insane to pass it up **
[Sun Nov 28 20:59:28 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Blossom stares intently at Dalin as he avoids her inquiry, her heavy presence turning away from him somewhat in raw frustration as she groans audibly.
[Sun Nov 28 20:59:40 2010] : ** (59) Daelara is utterly unfased by the speech, kneeling down and hugging her kitty, as though unaware of everyone around her. **
[Sun Nov 28 21:00:20 2010] : (60) Amana: "What do we want? A trade agreement and perhaps something more. It really depends on you. I've exchanged a bare few words so far with you and i'm hardly of a mind to tell you my innermost heart as of yet"
[Sun Nov 28 21:01:51 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Only those who are ashamed before the justice of the Sun must skulk in the shadows when their intent is called into question." she points out calmly.
[Sun Nov 28 21:02:36 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((typing, shh))
[Sun Nov 28 21:04:43 2010] : (55) GM: ((big monologue time?))
[Sun Nov 28 21:06:12 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Over the past few years since becoming what I am, what I was always meant to be, I have been researching. Tale after tale after tale of glorious Solar heroes rising to heal the world. You know how they end? With the hero dying in some rightious cause. Being reborn. And then doing it all over again. You know what changes for everyone else? Nothing!" He looks at Blossom. "I too wish to end the wars, oppression, and tyrany of the world. But I dont want to leave behind a memory and a song. I want to remain and look after all that I have acheived. We could sally forth today and find a sorcerer sacrificing the people of some obscure village and slay him. Then move on. Then what happens? Some new overlord claims the village who may be even worse. Or Fair Ones attack it. Or they simply fade away in the wilds. Why not save the village, leave them soldiers to protect them. Invite them to join a new empire. You want to restore the Solars to their rightful place? Our rightful place is to rule. And to rule you must RULE. Thats what I want. To forge a new single nation to keep the light of creation safe and flourishing not just for a lifetime, but for all time."
[Sun Nov 28 21:06:23 2010] : (55) GM: ((oh jeebus))
[Sun Nov 28 21:07:38 2010] : (55) GM: ((I guess youre putting that Epic Monologue +1 specialty of your socialize skill to work today guys))
[Sun Nov 28 21:07:53 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((That we are! *reading*))
[Sun Nov 28 21:08:08 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((No, I am using religious conversion. ;-) ))
[Sun Nov 28 21:08:20 2010] : (59) Daelara: ((*smirk*))
[Sun Nov 28 21:08:59 2010] : (55) GM: ((going afk for about 10 minutes. That book Dalin just wrote needs a good thorough read))
[Sun Nov 28 21:09:07 2010] : (55) GM: ((so I'm taking it to the shitter with me))
[Sun Nov 28 21:09:20 2010] : (55) GM: ((feel free to continue RPing))
[Sun Nov 28 21:09:25 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "It this why you want to rule? To save Creation? Or to *own* it, Dalin?" she asks him seriously, meeting him face to face and looking him dead in the eyes as she ask that, arms folded over her chest.
[Sun Nov 28 21:09:25 2010] : (63) Dalin: ((Thanks for sharing))
[Sun Nov 28 21:10:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: He smiles and answer smoothly. "That depends on what side of the battlefield you stand on, doesnt it, Blossom?"
[Sun Nov 28 21:11:55 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "So what are you proposing? That I be your check and balance? That I watch for the moment where you will turn into a petty tyrant?" she asks with something of surprise on her face "I didn't expect you to be capable of envisioning failure." she admits honestly, before adding "Do you really mean it?" calmly, stroking the haft of her goremaul.
[Sun Nov 28 21:14:30 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Of course. I meant everything I said." He answers her calmly. He looks at Amana. "And what of you, princess? You know what I plan. I plan to unify as much of Creation as I can. Blossom will be to busy watching me to watch much else. I could use an ally. I could also use a General."
[Sun Nov 28 21:15:16 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "How flattering. I didn't agree to this quite yet, don't get ahead of yourself." but she appears pensive nevertheless as she listens quietly for what is happening afterward.
[Sun Nov 28 21:16:26 2010] : ** (59) Daelara simply continues hugging her feline friend, listening to the happenings. She already knows where she stands. **
[Sun Nov 28 21:16:41 2010] : (60) Amana: "And what of those of us who won't be part of your empire? I didn't go to near certain death merely to bend the knee's of me and mine merely because you ask it of us." She pauses at his words "Allies? That.. that i can, perhaps agree to" unsaid goes the fact she's merely a princess "But i've little desire to wash the east down in blood for the glory of you. I could do that myself easily enough and i've resisted the temptation"
[Sun Nov 28 21:17:37 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Would Dalin speak of conquest or liberation in turn? She would listen carefully to his choice of words.
[Sun Nov 28 21:19:40 2010] : (63) Dalin: He chuckles. "Dead people are hardly saved. I dont intend to begin a genocide of 'join or die'. That is why I asked if you would be my ally. Not my subject. You're fathers neutrality and your own aid is all that I ask."
[Sun Nov 28 21:21:22 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I'm curious too, Amana. What do you think of this man's plan?" she asks seriously, her expression unreadable not by design but due to inner conflict.
[Sun Nov 28 21:22:56 2010] : (55) GM: ((im back))
[Sun Nov 28 21:24:06 2010] : (60) Amana: "I think it'll result in more blood shed then i'd wish, but that tends to be the way of things i find." she considers a little further "I could. Agree to it. But an alliance, not an empire. Nations asked to join, not forced." a pause, a grimace "Unless they truly must be. Though as a last resort only"
[Sun Nov 28 21:24:58 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "A confederation?" Blossom asks hesitantly, she isn't that savvy politically and she knows it.
[Sun Nov 28 21:25:12 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin bows humbly. "Of couse. Tyrants wont willingly give up their power. But free peoples who enjoy their lot in life should remain so."
[Sun Nov 28 21:26:53 2010] : ** (60) Amana nods to blossom "I believe that's the name. Much like the one the larger city states manage, though i'd hope rather more effective" **
[Sun Nov 28 21:27:36 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin is shaking his head slightly. "I dont belive that would be a good idea."
[Sun Nov 28 21:28:37 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Dalin, you and me we need to talk." she press her hand to his shoulder "What are you going to be? An administrator? A King? An Emperor?" she tilts her head slightly "Not to even speak of your vision. You will have to open up and share it..." sshe means it, that much is as clear as dawn.
[Sun Nov 28 21:31:15 2010] : (63) Dalin: He places his own hand on her shoulder. "Blossom, my dear girl. I will be none of those things. You forgot what we were strving for. The return of our rightfull place in the order of things. I will be no petty Emperor. No lordly King. I, you, and the rest of of Lawbringer brethren will be Gods!"
[Sun Nov 28 21:31:35 2010] : (63) Dalin: **rest of our
[Sun Nov 28 21:31:55 2010] : (55) GM: ((you wanna be celestial maintenance men?
))[Sun Nov 28 21:32:18 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((*doesn't get it*))
[Sun Nov 28 21:32:39 2010] : (55) GM: ((dalin meant figuratve "gods" not gods as in exalted's gods))
[Sun Nov 28 21:32:50 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "For the sake and benefit of the people of Creation." she adds, looking at his reaction.
[Sun Nov 28 21:33:01 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: ((Hehehe God-Kings yes, I know. Not spirits
))[Sun Nov 28 21:35:01 2010] : (63) Dalin: "For everyones sake, of course." He assures her.
[Sun Nov 28 21:37:18 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: She stares at him intently, pausing for a long time before speaking up "If... you will stand as the ruler of this new order, if you will be the one who will stand as the symbol and icon for all this in a nearby future then you will need be exemplary. You will need to be what the people need, not what YOU need to be. Do you understand the burden you are willingly accepting upon yourself Dalin? Are you willing to forsake yourself for others so that they may be freed from oppression under our wise rule, under your wise rule?" she corrects herself slightly at the end, trying to fully express what she is implying.
[Sun Nov 28 21:39:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: "I will dutifully and willingly accept the heavy burden of rulership." He looks into her eyes, his own almost pleading, like a beggar child seeking a crust of bread. "But... I cannot do it alone. I need people to help me. To support me. To help me keep the path..."
[Sun Nov 28 21:40:36 2010] : (60) Amana: "i'd rather hope to be better than gods" she mutters under her breath, some history there perhaps. A frown flashing over her face as she considers the three thoughtfully "i will.. agree to help you with this. Somewhat" and here she raises a hand "i shall need to tell my father, of course. He will decide but...if it will help protect my people..."
[Sun Nov 28 21:42:16 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Ignis Divine be my witness, you will get no second chances should you fail, my Prince." for once she's not entirely sarcastic, brushing a hand through her own hair "I'll stick around for now. Perhaps one day with some luck I will be able to call your work as my work too. But until that day..." she steps aside "You have my hammer, for now. And my trust." the heavy weight of those last few words would likely one day come to haunt Dalin, one way or another.
[Sun Nov 28 21:42:21 2010] : (63) Dalin: Dalin nods in understanding to Amana. "And you, yourself? Would you consider sending these tidings to your father via your courtesans? Would you, yourself, consider staying, and helping me in this task?"
[Sun Nov 28 21:44:03 2010] : (60) Amana: "I have a duty" and her lips thin, thinking it over it seems. "I will help for now.. Though if he disagree's that will be the end of it. He is my father"
[Sun Nov 28 21:45:07 2010] : ** (55) Dukat can be heard speaking in a raspy voice as he materializes behind the group "Perhaps you could all travel to Amana's realm together, create a formal treaty?" **
[Sun Nov 28 21:45:16 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Of course. If he sends word that he needs you, or disagrees, or merely wants you to come home to bask in your fair presence, you should leave immediately."
[Sun Nov 28 21:45:31 2010] : (63) Dalin: "No!"
[Sun Nov 28 21:46:31 2010] : (63) Dalin: "No treaty or alliance. Trade yes, and that can be handled by courtiers. But what I, what we, plan will likely make some people very upset. I would not put her father, her land, or her people at risk by making an official alliance just yet. Neutrality is best."
[Sun Nov 28 21:48:06 2010] : (60) Amana: "No. We are allies or we are not. I'll not hide behind" she waves a hand dismissively "some.. legal fabrication. I am, who i am. And i can't hide that. They will count my home as enemies whatever you do"
[Sun Nov 28 21:48:21 2010] : (60) Amana: "and i'll not let you do so either."
[Sun Nov 28 21:49:01 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Blossom steps forward again "Amana." she asks calmly to get her attention.
[Sun Nov 28 21:49:20 2010] : (55) Dukat: "She's right, Dalin." *smiles deviously*
[Sun Nov 28 21:49:23 2010] : (63) Dalin: He ponders this for several long moments and says, concern in his voice. "If that is what you wish, an alliance it shall be. I was merely thinking of reprecussions. I would be honored to stand beside a familiy that calls you their own."
[Sun Nov 28 21:50:54 2010] : ** (60) Amana looks over towards the one speaking her name **
[Sun Nov 28 21:52:38 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "Truth is blessed, yet I will say this. Be aware that should blood be shed, you will be the one to bear the weight of these choices before your people. I... am aware that I am often one to be brash and that honesty is only natural..." she shakes her head "But if we are to do this, should we not consider the people first?" she sigh softly, before chuckling softly "Mind you, it would draw our enemies to us faster. So it's not all a loss."
[Sun Nov 28 21:52:41 2010] : (60) Amana: "Reprecussions? Life is made up of such things, and they are less likely to attack mine if they know you would stand by us"
[Sun Nov 28 21:53:50 2010] : ** (63) Dalin nods at Blossom, semi surprised to be in complete agreement. **
[Sun Nov 28 21:54:35 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I won't let other people pay the price of my decisions. I should be the one and the only one to pay that toll." she explains herself, blushing slightly at Dalin's astonished expression.
[Sun Nov 28 21:55:35 2010] : (63) Dalin: "We would, of course, stand as a shield before your people, but... if we make an enemy would would take the field against us, then they might strike at your people first to demoralize us. I would be honored, as I said, to declare your people my allies. But I think, perhaps, it might be best to wait until such a declaration comes from a position of strength."
[Sun Nov 28 21:55:52 2010] : (63) Dalin: **that would take the field
[Sun Nov 28 21:57:13 2010] : (60) Amana: "Whatever i do, my land will suffer somehow. Even were i to merely stay there and knit the hunt would eventually come for me and my father would not let me go easily even were i to beg him" She shakes her head "no, i need to protect them as best i can" She narrows her eyes at Dalin "We? So, where would i be? Should i hide in the shadows? I'm not so suited for that, and not so easily mistaken for someone else on a field of battle. If i fight for you, i will be known in short order and i'd not have you declare we are not allies so you've no requirement to come to our aid"
[Sun Nov 28 21:58:15 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: Blossom doesn't comment but she's visibly a bit disappointed with what she's hearing as she decides to remain silent regardless.
[Sun Nov 28 22:01:45 2010] : (63) Dalin: He laughs, a surprising sound in the serious conversation. "Oh, THAT is what you were worried about? Fear not Princess Taldyr." He waves at Blossom and then draws his hands down in front of him indicating his own less than militant appearance. "If I were so shallow as that I would fully expect a goremaul upon my head and a daiklaive in my gut. Do friends, real allies, truely need a peice of paper to aid eachother? That IS what you all wanted isnt it? For our army to aid and help those in need? If that doesnt apply to your own lands and people, then why in Creation are we even bothering?"
[Sun Nov 28 22:03:54 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I've got nothing to say against that, you're right." Blossom answers with a surprised expression, somewhat reserved in the face of his exhuberance.
[Sun Nov 28 22:08:20 2010] : (60) Amana: She crosses her arms, eyeing him thoughtfully "i'll believe you, but if you leave us to the wolves i will cut my way through all of creation tracking you down. We are, perhaps, now allies. Give friends a little longer though and maybe.. we can see"
[Sun Nov 28 22:09:22 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "If you can get to him before I do." she interjects with a grin.
[Sun Nov 28 22:11:03 2010] : (59) Daelara: "My poor brother, doomed to be stalked by beautiful women." Daelara sighs.
[Sun Nov 28 22:11:35 2010] : (63) Dalin: "Alas. It is good that I am not mortal. I would not be able to withstand the suffering." He grins.
[Sun Nov 28 22:11:49 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "That poor big baby." she ruffles his hair with a shameless grin, laughing at Daelara's joke.
[Sun Nov 28 22:11:53 2010] : (60) Amana: "There's likely a few pretty men i could ask to be sent here if you'd prefer that?"
[Sun Nov 28 22:12:17 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "That'd be a shame, those poor pretty men."
[Sun Nov 28 22:12:24 2010] : ** (59) Daelara giggle-snorts at the ruffling of the hair. **
[Sun Nov 28 22:14:01 2010] : (63) Dalin: He rolls his eyes. "Now, if you fine ladies feel up to it, I heard rumors of a feast tonight."
[Sun Nov 28 22:14:56 2010] : (57) Impetuous Blossom: "I could eat." she says with a wry grin, she still hasn't really eaten anything since the start of her journey to Tarak Noir.
