The Alien Wars 6: Da Capo

Session 355

Session Start: Sun Dec 02 18:19:11 2018
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* Topic is 'Act 1 | Phase 7: Royal Bloodlines | Session 355: Water Flows'
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<DeathStar> Date: 11.7.5996 - 2 days after last session
<DeathStar> Location: Amazon Capital
<DeathStar> 6* Since arriving, the team has spent the last day or so exploring and getting used to the capital, learning the ends and outs, and enjoying the hospitality of Qui. Despite it being winter outside the capital, it feels like a peaceful spring inside the capital due to Brooke/Undine's influence
<DeathStar> 6* The team currently is inside Qui's tent for dinner and to talk with her about their mission
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<DeathStar> 6* Qui stands about, helping some of her servants to bring dishes to the table under her tent
<Seraphna> *Alita sits sipping some wine**
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia sits next to Alita, also sipping wine
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC quietly eats her food
<DeathStar> 6* Selena finds a place to sit, wearing one of her princess gowns and looking all dressed up, surprisingly, despite where they are, her long hair done up in a ponytail. Sylph has Fae on her lap. Celes is also dressed up in a fancy Hapian dress as the dishes are being served
<Seraphna> * Jaime is seated eating, having planned out to be present for dinner, she's wearing clothing appropriate for the forest though*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *walks in, having disappeared into the library for quite some time and finally come out once Qui invitation was directly given to her; she semi-flops to sit at the table*
<DeathStar> *Erevis raises an eyebrow at her daughter, wearing a green gown as she takes some gown as Qui sits*
<Seraphna> *Jaime blinks and blushes a bit* I-I didn't have time to change...
<Sara> * Ellie is dressed conservatively, feeding Fae a berry as a treat
<Jackieness> <Lana> *yawns* "Did I miss anything?"
<DeathStar> *Qui folds her hands together, peering at Lana* We are just beginning. Did you find anything of interest in the library? I warned you it was just mostly hunting books
<Orthohedron> *Imogen is dressed with a pattern similar to the pattern of the floor tile, making her seem disembodied from the corner of one's eye.*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I know how to field dress and sautee a serpent, so there's that."
<DeathStar> <Selena> *pauses and laughs*
<Sara> * Liana looks between her daughter and Lana, deadpan
<DeathStar> <Celes> ... *makes a slight face at that information*
<DeathStar> *sipping her own wine*
<Sara> * Liana whispers something to Celes, making a face too
<DeathStar> *Sylph grabs some grapes and eats on them, wiggling it at Fae*
<DeathStar> *Qui goes to say something when a servant whispers in her ear* Oh. Do you mind if someone joins us?
<Jackieness> *eyes Liana and Celes* "...why do I feel I just got catgorized as a 'bad influence' friend?"
<Seraphna> **Jaime blushes a bit but keeps eating, peering at the wine**
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Who?
<DeathStar> <Qui> The Kaiser's brother, Hapes. I am not sure what brings him here today.
<DeathStar> *Celes pauses and perks up a little, holding her wine glass*
<Sara> * Liana looks over, curious about this turn of events
<DeathStar> *Selena looks curious, having never really met the Legionare's family - outside Mykel, the weirdo of it*
<Seraphna> Alita> Oh, of course.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I do not have a problem with it if Celes does not.
<DeathStar> *Celes leans over to whisper to Liana, likely conferring what she thinks*
<Sara> * Liana nods slightly, agreeing with her wife
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> This Hapes. Is he going to be trouble?
<DeathStar> <Qui> Hapes? Trouble?
<DeathStar> *Qui looks confused*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "... ... ...is he single?"
<Stretch`cell> *Mykel moves over and sits* He's actually more level headed than Jules is.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> He shouldn't be.
<DeathStar> <Celes> I suppose it would be rude to say no. *Qui nods to the serving girl to invite him in*
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Hello unfashionably late husband.
<ChadWinters> 6SPoc nods to Ceilia
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> Jules is, to the last of my knowledge, still unmarried though.
<DeathStar> <Qui> Yes. He is. I know he used to fancy me many years ago
<Xanatos> 6* Xan glances around at everyone, keeping quiet since this is outside his area of knowledge.
<Seraphna> **Jaime shifts closer to Erevis and tries to be less noticeable.
<Sara> <Liana> "Used to", she says... *she whispers to her wife*
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> Hapes did have a fiance at one point, then there was an entire assassination plot and coup that failed.
<DeathStar> *Erevis raises eyebrow at her daughter again*
<Seraphna> * Jaime blushes a bit, whispering, "I am so underdressed, aren't I?"
<Jackieness> <Lana> *mumble* "...need to stop, Lana... you're sounding pathetic and desperate..."
<DeathStar> *Gwen walks in with Hapes - both of them dressed nicely in dress clothing. Hapes moves over and kisses Qui's hand, then does the same to Celes, offering her some flowers, as well as Liana, kissing her hands* Hello. I hope I am not intruding your majesties. *he tells the three ladies. He then moves to Alita and Ceilia* Hello. *he bows to them as well* I hope Mykel is not too much of a handful
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> He is, but the two of us can more than handle him.
<DeathStar> *Gwen sighs at how Hapes just waltzes in all cool like and just takes a seat at the table, leaning back*
<Seraphna> *Alita smiles and giggles, then hugs him* Not much more than usual.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I get that reference. *is all he says to Ceilia's comment*
<Sara> * Liana smiles at Gwen
<Stretch`cell> *Mykel glances at Hapes, a small smile on his face* Good to see you cousin, faring well in Pyyrhic?
<Seraphna> * Talia hops up on Gwen's shoulder*
<Stretch`cell> (Or whatever the spelling is)
<DeathStar> *Gwen gives Liana a smile as well, brushing back his dark hair. Celes peers back and forth*
<DeathStar> <Hapes> For the most part the same. Jules is upset over some incident these days. As usual. *He takes a seat*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC looks over to Hapes, bowing her head slightly
<Xanatos> <Xan> Some issue? 6* He perks up slightly.
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> Incident? *takes a drink from Alita's cup of wine*
<DeathStar> <Hapes> Something in the fire plains. He is very vexed. *he thanks the servant giving him a plate. He then nods to Imogen* I do not believe we have met
<Seraphna> * Alita sighs softly.
<Orthohedron> *Imogen glares at him for a moment, and turns her nose up*
<DeathStar> *Hapes smiles softly* Ah, I am used to such reactions. *He notes*
<Sara> * Liana raises her eyebrows, but then stops herself from laughing.
<Stretch`cell> *Mykel nods, glancing to Erevis for a moment before returning his attention to Hapes* So what brings you here Hapes?
<DeathStar> <Hapes> Oh, just to talk with Qui about some things. Any excuse to talk with her on matters of state. *Qui blinks, as if she does not get what he means* <Qui> Of course. After I have helped Celes on her matter, I would be glad to talk with you on your matters. <Hapes> See? *he waves a hand* Please, go about your business. Pretend I am not here. <Celes> *smiles, looking hesitant to discuss it right now*
<Sara> * Liana exchanges a knowing glance with her wife
<Seraphna> * Alita hrms, then looks over to Celes.
<DeathStar> *Gwen cuts up his food quietly, studying everyone from Xan to SpoC to the twins*
<Sara> * Ellie ignores the odd atmosphere for a moment, patting Fae on the head
<DeathStar> *Sylph floats food over to Fae, oblivious*
<DeathStar> <Celes> Yes, Alita?
<Seraphna> * Talia sneaks some of his food while he studies.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan returns the look from Gwen, looking curious.
<DeathStar> *Gwen glances down and blinks at some of the food missing. He peers at the person on his right, SpoC, then on his left, Imogen, seeing which took it*
<DeathStar> *Gwen puts a piece in his mouth and chews*
<Seraphna> Alita> Perhaps we could discuss Lana's hunting finds.
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC is quietly sipping her drink as she listens to everyone
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Soooooo..." *looks around*
<Seraphna> * Talia sneaks more for not noticing her.
<DeathStar> <Celes> We will talk about it later. After all dinner should not be clouded by business in my opinion. So, Lana. Did you find anything interesting to discuss?
<Seraphna> * Jaime eats, collecting some fruits to one side.
<DeathStar> *Hapes studies Celes - his expression unreadable but smiles after a moment*
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> Hapes, I've been wondering as of late; are there any of the other Republic families that have married into the royal family...or the other way around?
<DeathStar> *Then goes to looking at Imogen's mask curiously, and any other artifacts the team has on them*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ummm... introductions? I don't think we've met." *nods over to Hapes*
<DeathStar> <Hapes> Hapes Guyus. Brother to Kaiser Jules Guyus, leader of the Legion
<Orthohedron> *Imogen notices and smirks ever so slightly, wondering what face might disturb the curious dignitary most*
<Seraphna> * Jaime appears to have kept the Fire Sword out of sight, thankfully.
<DeathStar> <Hapes> And an interesting question, Mykel. If you want I could take you back to the capital and find a book with all the various families in it
<Jackieness> <Lana> *points to herself* "Lana Azarra, only child, not the leader of Mars."
<Sara> <Ellie> ...That girl is not very smooth. *she murmurs, feeding Fae a grape*
<DeathStar> <Sylph> She cannot have my Ellie
<DeathStar> *she nods*
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> No need, just been thinking about family as of late and realized that I dont know much about all of ours...
<Seraphna> Jaime> Oh umm... Sylph, need to talk to you later.
<Sara> * Ellie blinks
<DeathStar> *Hapes folds his hands* Also I would not call our family a "royal" family. Really. You have Empress Hapian and Empress Ilas. Celes and Shinobu respectively. Queen Qui.
<Seraphna> Jaime> You too, Ellie.
<DeathStar> <Hapes> From there the Naturalist are lead mostly by... *he looks for the word* Mayor or a Chief if it works
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...did I just embarass myself again?"
<DeathStar> <Hapes> The Summoni in the past had a tri leader system before their corruption and it fell down to one person. The Magi are rebuilding themselves and have no offical leader yet I believe. And the Ents have a dual leader system.
<DeathStar> <Hapes> Kumen has an elected offical and the Republic has the Kaiser. It does past along family lines but..
<Seraphna> * Talia hops into Gwen's lap, becomes a girl, then steals another bite.
<DeathStar> *Gwen jerks and looks around*
<DeathStar> *Sylph tilts her head* Okay
<Seraphna> * Talia reaches up and pokes his nose.
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC jumps from someone appearing on Gwen's lap
<DeathStar> <Hapes> The Kaiser title can be wrested away by another.
<DeathStar> <Hapes> It was put in place if the current Kaiser ever grew too weak or went mad.
<DeathStar> *Hapes smiles*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Hmmm... so has that option been exercised before?"
<Seraphna> Alita> So the original rulers of the Legion could be anyone, but likely still nobility.
<DeathStar> <Hapes> Yes. But it is not my place to discuss it outside the Legion. *He brings a finger to lips and winks*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> That is unfortunate.
<Seraphna> Alita> *she grins and winks back* So if I had Undine take up back to the Capital right now, you'd tell me?
<Seraphna> *up = us
<DeathStar> *Celes finishes her drink* <Hapes> I suppose I'd have to - being you are my sister in law
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Oh goodie, secrets.
<Seraphna> * Alita smiles. "I'm making a quilt."
<DeathStar> *Qui, during all this, looks lost*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Sooo... why did they pick the title of Kaiser?"
<DeathStar> *Erevis leans over to Xanatos* Politics, am I right?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Not ever something I was really into. 6* He says in a low voice with a nod.
<DeathStar> <Hapes> That is a good question. I believe it was picked to show a position of authority.
<DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
<DeathStar> 6* After the dinner and Hapes heads to his room for the night, Qui sits in her study with the team. Despite being a giant tent, it looks comfy with a large bookcase full of books and spirit-tech lights it up
<DeathStar> *since Qui does not want to risk a fire*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *looks over the bookshelf*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC flips through one of the books.
<Seraphna> *Alita is on her fourth already**
<DeathStar> <Qui> So you wished to talk to me without Hapes being there
<Seraphna> * Jaime sidles up by Sylph and Ellie while people are looking over things.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia's on her third. Alita's a faster reader, okay?
<DeathStar> <Celes> Yes. Perhaps I am paranoid but I believe Hapes likely came here for a reason
<Stretch`cell> *Mykel settles in to a seat, relaxing* Sorry, I felt the need to occupy dinner with talk unrelated to our task here but with enough personal perspective that Hapes would believe that it was sincere.
<Xanatos> <Xan> Yeah I agree. 6* He says with a nod to Celes.
<Sara> <Liana> He could just be lonely. ... He seemed VERY lonely. ... But I'm inclined to agree.
<Seraphna> Alita> I can always find out. It may be he's simply caught onto what we're doing and wants in.
<DeathStar> <Celes> Plus thank you for the history lesson on your cousins. *referring to Jules and his father*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Or maybe he's been replaced by an evil clone."
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Is it possible they know what we're looking in to and want the information for themselves?
<Seraphna> * Jaime shivers. "That's actually possible you know."
<Xanatos> <Xan> Side note, but he certainly is interested in you romantically. 6* He tells Qui.
<DeathStar> <Qui> Evil...clone?
<DeathStar> <Qui> It is possible. *to the romantic thing* But I do not wish to tie our kingdoms.
<Seraphna> Alita> Oh yes, Hapes has had a crush on Qui forever.
<DeathStar> <Qui> That would give the Legion unimaginable power. If I died, the Legion would have claim to three kingdoms. Especially if I had an heir
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> That likely didnt endear me too much with Hapes but it is in the Academy reports from that time.
<Seraphna> * Alita muses, "Three only if they continue to miss the fact that the Empire is Matriarchal."
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> So he's ambitious then
<Orthohedron> *Imogen overhears and takes a good look at the finer details of Qui's face.*
<DeathStar> <Qui> It is changing every day. And if I had a girl that would still give them claim
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> No, Hapes has no interest in ruling.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Unless its an evil clone."
<Seraphna> Jaime> Again... possible... with Shifters.
<DeathStar> <Qui> You think that matters? The Legion would still have claim.
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...politics through marriage is...rough.
<DeathStar> <Qui> Say you and Shinobu died after producing an heir.
<Sara> <Liana> I do hate how entangled marriage and politics have been, historically.
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> He literally bowed down to let Jules take stewardship of the Legion...*looks to Qui* If we ever have one...
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Wouldn't Alita technically be in charge until the heir came of age?
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks a bit.
<DeathStar> <Qui> Perhaps. But would your weight matter to two kingdoms
<DeathStar> *Qui waves her hand dismissively*
<Seraphna> Alita> A-Anyway... we should move onto the real matter.
<DeathStar> *Celes studies Qui who acts like fluff so often*
<DeathStar> <Celes> We are here really to use a magic ping to try to find a descendant. Which means we are traveling around for a bit in your kingdom. We believe they might have retreated here to do so. But ..
<DeathStar> <Celes> While we are here we are hoping to find some diaries, books, anything your decendants might have left that would be tied to the Ancients. Maybe learn more about them
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I didn't find anything while I was searching the library."
<DeathStar> <Qui> *frowns* I do not believe I have anything like that. Mother was not really interested in where we came from - or what grandmother left behind. Only what was to come
<Xanatos> <Xan> Are there any elders we could speak with that may know more?
<Seraphna> Alita> And Brooke may not remember what Undine does, unfortunately.
<DeathStar> *Qui goes to the bookcase - which has a lot of books on archery, romance books, some old text books, etc. She grabs one old looking book*
<DeathStar> *Gwen leans over curiously too*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC watches Qui curiously
<DeathStar> <Qui> There might be a few, Mister Xanatos. I will find a few for you
<DeathStar> *Qui opens the book and there is old hand written maps in it, drawn by hand* Mother did keep this one book
<DeathStar> <Qui> It was drawn by someone as they mapped this land
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> Though any of the elder Matrons may not want to answer questions from a Male...
<DeathStar> *Qui hands the book over to the team* Maybe it can help you
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ohhhhh!" *moves over to the book*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> It's possible we could use this to retrace their steps.
<DeathStar> <Qui> I also gie you the best item I can provide. It is the most useful item in this room
<Seraphna> **Jaime blinks, peering around**
<DeathStar> *Qui shoves Gwen forward* Use him however you like
<Seraphna> Talia> I claim this loot!
<Seraphna> * Talia hugs on him.
<Stretch`cell> Mykel> We may also wish to compare it to current maps and see if there's anything that stands out as inconsistent. *Looks to Gwen sympathetically*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Uhhhh... whut?"
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Y-You can't just give me away, sister! <Qui> I just did. Take them to find some of the elder matrons, brother. *Gwen sighs and grabs a current map from the shelf* <Gwen> This way
<DeathStar> *Selena leans over to her mother* <Selena> Is this guy always lame? I see him sometimes around the place
<Seraphna> **Talia in one motion shifts into a cat and hops onto Gwen's shoulder, claiming her steed**
<DeathStar> *Erevis pats Xanatos* Do not worry, I will not give you away.
<Stretch`cell> *Mykel guides Alita and Ceilia away from the books to follow along*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...I... don't even care to ask if he's single or into women... wow."
<Xanatos> <Xan> I'm too valuable.
<DeathStar> *Gwen opens the tent flap for them, waving his hand* This way. *he nods to Imogen and Spoc*
<DeathStar> *he eyes Lana*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC walks with them.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Hapes is in a hotel down the street.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "S...sorry!"
<Xanatos> 6* Xan pushes his hands ito his pockets and walks out after nodding his thanks to Qui
<DeathStar> *Gwen leads them out of the giant tent; the warmish hair hitting them. All around the night air torches burn with sentries standing guard* <Gwen> Some of the matrons have decided to embrace the new ways in the new capital while others remain here. Which would you like to seek out first?
<Xanatos> <Xan> Probably those sticking to their tradition, that means they may value the past a smidge more.
<DeathStar> *Gwen seems practically dreading seeking them out*
<Jackieness> <Lana> *mumble* "...always stick my foot in my mouth,... no wonder so alone..."
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I imagine it would be more efficient to talk to the ones who remain here. 6She nods to Xan in agreement
<Seraphna> * Jaime stretches out. "At least this outfit is good for the heat. Heh..."
<DeathStar> *Celes tugs at her dress* I will be right back after me and Selena change. Continue onward. *she and Selena move to get out of their evening wear*
<DeathStar> *Sylph goes to put Fae to bed for now, leaving the team down by a few*
<DeathStar> *Gwen trudges along the grassy plains toward some tents in the distance. Along the way they are entering areas where the Amazons here really stick to their tradtions - topless, bows at the ready, peering at the men with some disdain. At least in other parts of the old capital men are accepted, and in the new capital they were clothes and men are not even glanced at*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Don't notice me, don't notice me..
<Sara> <Liana> ...I hope you are able to handle this better than I am, *she notes to Imogen* I have never gotten used to this place, as it always was before
<Jackieness> <Lana> *looks around* "Hmmmm..."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> This is practically the matron's area. Qui leaves them alone for the most part since they have some influence in this part of the old capital.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Hence why the old capital only does the tradition in areas of combat, or a few select areas now.
<Seraphna> Talia> If Matrons ask, Talia will just say Gwen is hers. No worries.
<DeathStar> *Gwen peers up at the starry sky*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Are the really that hostile to men? 6She looks over at Gwen
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...ummm... Gwen... I'm sorry about what I said. I'm kind of a motor mouth..."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> They are... not hostile like the old ways anymore really but this group just... has trouble accepting what Qui is doing. They can't do that final step
<DeathStar> *Gwen pauses and nods, smiling* Sure. No problem
<DeathStar> *they arrive at a bonfire where a few Amazons are sitting around with bowls and seem to be doing some sort of ritual. Amongst them is one really old Amazon with some decorations. Not really like the Earth Amazons of legend since they seem to be using spirit magik of sorts and drawing stuff on themselves. Celes and Selena return, both wearing little but clothed*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... this one really hates me. For helping corrupt Qui
<Jackieness> <Lana> *whisper* "Psssst... is that peyote?"
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Then it might be best to hide behind us.
<DeathStar> *Gwen shifts behind Xanatos*
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I have no problem doing that
<DeathStar> <Gwen> In fact. *hides behind Liana*
<Seraphna> * Alita pulls part of her dressed off, much more exposed if still dressed, she stretches out and puts the overshift away. "We can do the talking for you Gwen."
<Sara> * Liana deadpans
<Seraphna> * Talia pats Gwen consolingly.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia smiles, doing the same as Alita
<DeathStar> <Erevis> That looks kind of fun. *She eyes them drinking what looks to be something and humming*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I think it will be better if I just listem..."
<DeathStar> <Selena> They are just getting high and believing they are seeing stuff - like the future
<DeathStar> <Selena> ... *she eyes Celes staring at her disapprovingly* N-Not that I ever tried it. Not even once!
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Oh, so it is just like peyote."
<Seraphna> * Jaime approaches them, looking more at ease than usual.
<DeathStar> *Erevis and Celes approach and the women stop and turn, watching them approach*
<DeathStar> *the elderly Amazon woman stares at them. Selena takes a breath and approaches as well*
<Seraphna> * Jaime smiles and waves gently. "May we join you?"
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> I see you there, Gwen Yi-Sa. Quit cowering like a man. *Gwen jerks and moves over to stand in the firelight*
<Seraphna> * Talia stays on his shoulder.
<Sara> * Liana attempts, but fails, not to smirk
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC approaches quietly, then gives Gwen a sympathetic look
<DeathStar> *The elderly woman turns to peer at them, and nods at the women to hand each of the approaching women a bowl to drink from* Drink and you may sit
<DeathStar> *Celes takes the bowl and sips the strange liquid, looking a little wobbily but sits in the circle*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Whoa, really?"
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC peers down at a bowl and takes one. 1"Thank you." 6She takes a sip of it
<Seraphna> * Jaime takes hers and downs it without so much as an inch of hesitation.
<Sara> * Liana follows suit with her wife
<DeathStar> *Erevis drinks her's deeply and sits*
<Seraphna> * Jaime then, quite wobbly, somehow finds her way to a seat. "Rich."
<DeathStar> *Selena drinks her's deeply as well*
<DeathStar> *a few of the amazons murmur at Jaime and Selena*
<Seraphna> * Alita sips and moves over to take a seat.
<Xanatos> 6* Xan stands back, since it's fairly clear his gender isn't welcome at this sort of stuff.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *sits down and takes the bowl* "Sweet." *drinks from the bowl*
<DeathStar> *Gwen peers at Xanatos, shrugging at him as if what can you do*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia sits next to her wifetwin
<Seraphna> * Alita feeds Ceilia some of hers.
<Orthohedron> *Imogen makes a consideration of whether to partake in this or not, mulling potential consequences.*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC takes a seat with the girls.
<DeathStar> *the Elderly Amazon woman* Give the two men a bowl. *a few of the women protest but the matron waves her hand and cuts them off. A young woman moves over, glaring and gives them a bowl too*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia eats it without taking it, letting Ceilia feed him
<kalonZombie> *her
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... oh this is going to be bad. I just know it
<DeathStar> *he tentatively sips his and sits down*
<Seraphna> * Talia leans over and licks from the bowl.
<Sara> <Liana> I think he just became an honorary girl for the day. *she jokes quietly*
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...cheers then. 6* He raises bowl up slightly, and then takes a drink before moving to sit down.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Ha ha. *each of them feel a little wozzy but not drunk wozzy*
<DeathStar> *Erevis gives Imogen a smile as if to cheer her on*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "I'm ready for my spirit guide..."
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I feel odd.
<DeathStar> <Elderly Matron> Spirit guide? Ha ha. *she eyes Lana with eyes that seem to glow* Do you want a spirit guide, then call a spirit.
<Orthohedron> *Imogen has an idea...she pretends to drink, convincingly enough.*
<Seraphna> * Jaime shrugs. "Gnome."
<Seraphna> * Jaime calls her.
<DeathStar> <Elderly Matron> *studies Jaime with the glowing eyes as Gnome appears behind Jaime*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Whaaaaat? Nonononnonoooooooo~ Like a talking bird or something~"
<Seraphna> * Jaime reaches around by instinct and pulls her close. "Hello dear."
<DeathStar> <Celes> *To Liana* Did she really mean to call a spirit? Should we call Celsius?
<DeathStar> <Celes> Or was that sarcasm?
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I believe it was sarcasm. But I'm not great at determining that
<Sara> <Liana> ...I think she was joking. I can't even tell for sure anymore...
<DeathStar> *the Elderly Matron eyes Jaime then turns to the others*
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> What brings you to my fire? *her words seem to sound deeper and her eyes glow deeper*
<DeathStar> *Gwen rubs at his face, eyeing the woman, while Selena seems fascinated at the event*
<Seraphna> * Jaime smiles warmly, seems that she drank enough to take things too literally.
<Seraphna> * Jaime starts feeding Gnome some of the fruit she saved from earlier.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "This is awesome~"
<Xanatos> <Xan> We...seek the ancestors of these lands. The original leaders.
<DeathStar> *a few of the Amazons seem amused at their reactions, others annoyed*
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...their descendants.
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> Ah. The first Amazons. The first women who trekked into this land long ago after the fall of the gods.
<Seraphna> * Jaime nods.
<Seraphna> * Alita leans forward with interest.
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> The Amazon records are fragmented. *she throws sand into the fire and images appear of women, nomads, traveling from something that they wished to escape from* There is many conflicted stories about this time period
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Any from the Legion lands to the west?"
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> That they were once one group. Some think maybe they part of the dreaded Legion and something made us split up but others think we were split off even before that. However, it is likely not the case.
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> We might have encountered the ancient Legion before our wars and our groups intermingled, but we were led by a woman with a vision to start a new kingdom. We were once a peace with the tribe in the fire lands until one day they changed
<Jackieness> <Lana> "After they changed, did anyone flee from them?"
<Orthohedron> *Imogen slips her mask on while everyone is busy talking and tripping out*
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> It was then we went to war with them. It is not known what caused the wars. Us or them but our history says something was the catalyst and their leader was an evil man. Like all men are. *she eyes Gwen with a grin* As for fleeing from them records of such a thing might be in the old capital. *she shows an image of an ancient water temple* Before we moved here we were situation in this area. Undine even had a temple here
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> But one day one of our leaders had an ego and said we would move northward and build an even greater city and that is the current one. And a new temple to the spirit of water was made.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Ah, new expedition!" *fists up!*
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> I doubt you will reach it little one
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC leans towards Erevis, whispering. 1"Perhaps we should try the 'ping' spell that we created here to see if one of these elders are a descendant
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> The temple is now... *she shows the massive lake* Down there
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...how... did that happen...?"
<DeathStar> <Elderly Amazon> It is the source of the new capital's water and the source of water for the new water temple. As for how it happened, not even I know
<DeathStar> *The woman leans back*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...mystery to solve!" *fists in the air*
<DeathStar> *Erevis leans back* So Xanatos, do you know how to get down there?
<Seraphna> * Alita muses. "I can probably ask Brooke to help us."
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Snnnnrrrrk! Whoa... I am totally tripping balls right now..."
<Xanatos> <Xan> We don't have the tech for it right now, but we could go back and get some diving equipment.
<DeathStar> <Celes> *to Liana* Have you ever been under water before?
<Seraphna> Alita> Brooke may be able to let us travel underwater much like Salamander helped us with extreme heat.
<DeathStar> *the matron turns to her amazons* Now, where were we? Oh yes, the ritual
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Diving equipment would suffice, yes. Is such a thing easily available here?
<DeathStar> <Erevis> *heistant* ... I suppose it cannot hurt to try to use this Brooke
<DeathStar> <Erevis> But if it fails we may drown
<DeathStar> *the elderly matron turns to Gwen especially* You are welcome to join us Gwen. After all it is not often a male is here for such rituals
<DeathStar> <Gwen> ... I think I need an adult
<Seraphna> Jaime> So we can double up... go down with the equipment while getting Brooke's help?
<Seraphna> Talia> I am Gwen's adult!
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...I think I'd rather have diving equipment just in case. No offense to any spirits, but I like to be safe.
<Seraphna> * Talia turns into a girl after leaping into his lap again.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> It may delay us for a while. Do you know --- *She pauses as the Amazons are getting naked*
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> Drowning would be unfortunate, Xan. 6She nods in agreement
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I beleive we should go
<Orthohedron> *Imogen takes the face of something wretched - a demonic woman, face grey and melted, with smoke coming from the eye sockets. She reignites the fire with a spark and sets her hair alight in the flame*
<DeathStar> *believe
<DeathStar> *the amazons pause and eye Imogen*
<DeathStar> *Then jerk and scatter back*
<Orthohedron> <Demongen> Feel my fire! Look into my eyes and know the depths of despair!
<Seraphna> Jaime> So are we s-supposed to... wha...?
<Xanatos> 6* Xan pulls his pistol out, holding it warily.
<DeathStar> *Selena jerks, since she feeling the affects and leaps onto Liana's lap*
<DeathStar> <Selena> What is that? *she fumbles for her sword, dropping it*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC turns to eye the 'demon' and pulls out a knife from her pants, holding it defensively. 1"It appears something is attacking us."
<Orthohedron> <Demongen> I am become what you fear most...
<DeathStar> *Erevis scans Demongen, tensing but not freaking out thankfully*
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> ...Taxes?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Whoooooooa... I am having a bad trip now..."
<Seraphna> * Jaime protects Gnome.
<Seraphna> Alita> ...Ugh... that is so racist.
<DeathStar> *Celes is out cold*
<DeathStar> <Erevis> ... That almost got me. Well, let... us go. While Imogen has provided us a distraction
<DeathStar> *she eyes the Amazons gone except the matron, who glares*
<Orthohedron> *Demongen laughs maniacally*
<Seraphna> * Jaime carries Gnome away, Alita rolls her eyes and steps away.
<Jackieness> <Lana> *looks at the matron* "So is this part of the ritual?"
<DeathStar> *Gwen foams*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia just walks away with Alita
<Seraphna> * Talia carries Gwen away.
<Xanatos> <Xan> ...my head is pounding now. 6* He frowns
<DeathStar> *as they leave and the drink gets out of the system, Jaime would realize she is holding a simple stick with some plants on it*
<DeathStar> *it seems she thought it was Gnome the entire time*
<ChadWinters> 6SPoC rubs the back of her head. 1"I'm reminded of why I do not drink."
<DeathStar> <Selena> *still seems to be tripping a little as they reach their rooms, touching things*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Hey, Selena, hey!"
<Orthohedron> *Imogen's hair and face returns to normal as she laughs meanly to herself.*
<Seraphna> * Jaime blinks. "Wow that drink was good."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> As I was saying, I believe it will take time to get diving equipment so we will be stuck here for a bit while we wait
<DeathStar> <Selena> Hello, Lana.
<Seraphna> * Jaime keeps the Gnome Mimic for a joke later.
<Jackieness> <Lana> "...hey... am I a bad influence?"
<DeathStar> <Selena> What makes you think that?
<DeathStar> *Selena touches Imogen's face, as if looking for the daemon*
<DeathStar> *Erevis muses* Unless we know someone who can prepare it quickly. Do we have any contacts on this Kumen?
<Xanatos> <Xan> If those of you that trust the spirit want to go ahead, I understand. I just...don't.
<Orthohedron> *Imogen embraces Selena, gently touching her hand, as if to mock her silliness.*
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Cause your mos were giving me the evil eye at dinner..."
<Jackieness> moms
<DeathStar> *Selena seems to relax and nod as if confirming it was just the drugs, smiling* Huh? I don't think they were - they were more concerned with that Legion guy
<ChadWinters> <SPoC> I do not. But can we not get a hold of someone from Earth to send us over some?
<Jackieness> <Lana> "Mouth is dry... I'm coming down from my trip..."
<DeathStar> <Erevis> Earth is not a safe place right now. I will try to use an encrypted datapad to contact Jennifer and Athena at the alliance. That way hopefully no one will know we are here. Well, outside that Hapes fellow. For now we will just enjoy our time here.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> And see the sights more
<Seraphna> * Jaime muses.
<Seraphna> Jaime> I-I... could try something. But... my contacts aren't from Earth.
<DeathStar> <Erevis> I am not sure that sounds any better. *she notes honestly* We can talk about it in the morning. Either way, we have options.
<DeathStar> -END-
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Session Close: Sun Dec 02 21:41:25 2018