The Duality Wars: The Alien Wars 6

Session 13

<DeathStar> 4.19.5990 CE
<DeathStar> The group, face to face with a dragon, largely attempts to make a run for it. However, Vyvy, displaying some questionable judgement, chooses to try and attack and hamper the monster while Commodus attempts to buy people time to escape. After a few exchanges, Commodus is forced to help Vyvy see the wisdom of escaping and the Dragon takes to the skies. Vyvy, almost killed by a poisonous claw, is saved by Alita's magik and the group is able to continue, albiet quietly, through the woods.
<DeathStar> After several hours the group runs into a group of natives, and after showing themselves, thier leader Shoa agrees to show them some hospitality. They are escorted to a village covered in Dragons, making the group wary. After being given a guest tent to stay in, they are introduced to an Aurit girl named Spira. This girl is a slave, serving penance to make the crimes of her family right with the spirits. Vyvy, attracted to this, vies to get to know her and plans to free her.
<DeathStar> The others head to the main feasting tent where they eat with Shoa and his followers. Shoa shows himself to be a naturalist zealot, believing all in Kumen to be a threat to their world as Kumen does not respect the spirits. He levels some chiding towards Sasha, while Alita seems to take interest in his words and at least plays along with his statements.
<DeathStar> After Shoa excuses himself, the group heads back, sans the twins, who go to seek out Shoa. There they ask him for permission to cast a spell on his Queen Dragon, accepting that if it harms the dragon they will take on tattoos that show their shame. The spell seems to work, and Alita pushes their luck a bit further by asking Shoa for conveyance to the capital on dragonback. Not knowing this may interfere with Vyvy's plans with the slave girl, however, dialogue can always be made over that issue. The girls return to the tent to discuss matters with the group, and they begin to decide where they really want to go next and what to do.
<DeathStar> -And now-
<DeathStar> 4.20.5990 CE
<DeathStar> 6* Early moring comes, with the sun barely rising, when Shoa gets the dragons ready to take them off, walking toward the tent, lifting the flap. Gwen looks over, already awake. The two fauna snooze on Sasha's lap, tails twitching and Spira is asleep still as well
<DeathStar> <Shoa> We are ready to depart.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia nods, grabbing her things
<SuperKoala> *Commodus is already waiting, ready as well
<Seraphna> * Alita looks up, always an early riser and smiles. "Shoa. How is the Queen?"
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *closes the book that she has been reading* "Kito. Neekito. Time to rise and greet the morning."
<DeathStar> <Shoa> They are fine
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> That's good.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> No tramp stamps for us, Alita.
<Sara> * Liana is finished getting her stuff together, fidgeting with a curious sculpture she found next to her when she woke up. She shrugs and bags it too, before joining the others who are ready
<DeathStar> 6* They sit up instantly, as if never asleep despite having been, rubbing their eyes and putting on their robes, having been sleeping in their undergarments only after deciding to sleep on Sasha - likely they would have gone nude otherwise
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy rubs Spira. 1"Time to wake, little one."
<Seraphna> * Alita nods. "We wanted to ask you about this fine girl you left to look after us... what would it take to acquire managing her debt?"
<DeathStar> <Spira> Mmmm? *she sits up, rubbing her eyes. Shoa freezes, eyeing her tattoos gone* <Shoa> What is this? 6* He moves over.
<DeathStar> <Shoa> She is not for sell. She has a debt to us that does not equate to money. Where are the tattoos
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks and looks over. "Oh... the spirit did that didn't she?" *like she forgot*
<Sara> * Liana looks between Spira and Shoa, trying to hide her worry.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Removed by Lady Sylph.
<DeathStar> 6* His voice growls. Gwen tenses
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy raises an eyebrow at Shoa.
<DeathStar> 6* Shoa turns to Vyvy. "Are you playing games with me, child?"
<Seraphna> Alita> "She is not."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> She is not, she is gifted and can speak to the great spirits
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I'm not of the kind to play games, sir. I'm a summoner and I serve the Great Spirit of Darkness.
<DeathStar> 6* Spira shifts behind Vyvy
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Would you like to speak with my master?
<DeathStar> 6* Shoa crosses his arms. "And what proof am I to believe such? How am I to know that your Great Spirit did not do this?"
<DeathStar> 6* He looks tense, like a lion ready to strike
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> She left her mark.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Upon us both, actually.
<Seraphna> Alita> "A few of us, actually." *she nods*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia nods as well
<Sara> * Liana also nods
<DeathStar> 6* Shoa pulls open Spira's clothing, peering at her breasts to eye the wings.
<DeathStar> <Shoa> And I am suppose to imagine this is Slyph's
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy pulls down her pajama pantaloons and shows her's.
<Seraphna> Alita> "Do you have a holy one who can confirm?"
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Are you accusing us of lying
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> If her mark is insufficient and the fact that her tattoos have been removed is not enough proof, then what would suffice, sir?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> In her own words only her or her direct priests have the knowledge of how to apply or remove them.
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy deadpans slightly.
<DeathStar> <Shoa> .... 6* He eyes Commodus. "I find it quite suspicious. Let us go. Now."{
<DeathStar> 6* He lets Spira's clothing go, moving to the dragons.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen lifts his hands away from his two blades
<SuperKoala> *Commodus moves after him
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I would alleviate that suspicion if you wish, otherwise, I will merely inform you that her wellbeing has been entreated to me.
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna move away from their positions by Sasha protecting her, picking up their suitcases and new armor that looks like Commodus old
<Seraphna> * Alita rises and takes her staff, walking along.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *rises, noting that she need to hear the full story and walks after the group*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia stuffs her wand in it's usual spot and walks, holding Alita's hand
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> If I cannot accomodate you, then I might at least acquiesce your desire to speak to lady Sylph, but she may be irritated at being summoned for such a simply question
<DeathStar> 6* Shoa peers at Vyvy with a look of seething hatred, and gets on his queen dragon, motioning at two sets of green dragons for them
<DeathStar> 6* Spira timidly moves along behind Vyvy
<Sara> * Liana follows the group, eyeing the dragons, a slight hint of awe on her face as she considers what's next
<SuperKoala> *Commodus climbs on
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Liana, would you join us on this one?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "This should prove interesting..." *climbs on to a dragon*
<Sara> <Liana> Sure. *she moves toward Vyvy*
<Seraphna> * Alita moves to get on one.
<kalonZombie> 6Ceilia climbs up behind Alita
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen gets onto the one with Liana, Vyvy, Commodus, and Spira
<DeathStar> 6* While the other dragon gets the rest - the two faunas, two twins, and Sasha
<DeathStar> 6* The two green dragons lift off, the two riders, one male - the one with Liana's group, and the other female with the female group, zooming up quickly. The two faunas squeal in fear.
<DeathStar> 6* Shoa flies ahead and leads them, flying out of the forest and above the land
<Sara> * Liana cries out in surprised, followed by clinging as if her life depended on it. She's clearly not used to this!
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia smiles, enjoying the view
<Seraphna> * Alita seems delighted, keeping her wings folded so the rushing air doesn't damage them, peering around.
* Jackieness 's hair flies out behind her as the dragon flies through the sky.
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy chuckles at Liana's expression and peers at Spira to see how she's taking it
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia grins and gropes Alita playfully "Reminds me of when daddy took us flying before our wings could support us
<Seraphna> Alita> "Heee, a bit faster though!"
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna cling to the dragon saddle and refus to budge
<SuperKoala> *Commodus is relatively calm "Just make sure to keep your grip Liana"
<DeathStar> 6* The green dragons speed fast, clearly made for speed and zoom along, though the queen seems faster
<Jackieness> <Sasha> 's hair flies out behind her as the dragon flies through the sky.
<DeathStar> 6* Spira looks to be in awe at flying, peeking out. Gwen just seems to have his eyes closed, hands on Vyvy's hips
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy smiles, whispering to Spira that they could do this on their own later in the future
<DeathStar> 6* Spira blinks and perks up
<Sara> * Liana shakes her head a bit as she tries to be brave, and after a few moments she looks around in awe of the sight, a smile showing
<DeathStar> 6* Soon, after a day of flying, they land in a beautiful grass plans and the dragon set to eating. The sun setting in the distance. Wild flowers grow
<Seraphna> * Alita peers around.
<DeathStar> <Shoa> You two scout around for food. 6* The riders take off
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia smiles, looking around
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *steps forward and looks around, a hand going to smooth out her tangled hair*
<DeathStar> 6* Shoa leaves the group to set up their own tent, climbing on his dragon and patting it. Gwen peers around. Spira twirls in the tall grass happily
<Seraphna> * Alita helps with the tent.
<DeathStar> 6* The faunas lay in the grass, moaning at being on the ground, the sacks beside them
<Sara> * Liana sits in the grass and stretches, looking out toward the beautiful sunset. "Mm, this is more like it!"
<SuperKoala> *Commodus sets up Gwen and his own tent
<DeathStar> <Shoa> I think I see something. 6* He takes off, flying into the air. Gwen watches him go
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia sets up her and Alita's tent
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "I wonder what he saw..."
<Seraphna> * Alita hmms, peering up.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen watches the dragons begin dots on the horizon. Nothing seems to be up there
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Hmm...
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen helps Commodus. The two fauna finally get their leggings
<DeathStar> <Spira> It is so pretty here. I don't remember much outside the forest anymore
<DeathStar> 6* She waves her arms
<Seraphna> * Alita shrugs and works on the tent.
<Sara> <Liana> Isn't it? Places like this are so wonderful.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *narrows her eyes and frowns* "Also everyone... be prepared just in case we have been abandoned."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> You are thinking so, too?
<Seraphna> Alita> "Let's not assume that, he did just have a full day's ride."
<DeathStar> 6* He finishes with the rent, eyeing the sun set and darkness coming in
<DeathStar> <Gwen> He just has to go a bit off and then fly home in the morning
<Sara> <Liana> The thought had crossed my mind. I'm just trying to enjoy what we have a little bit... yesterday was pretty rough.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Worst comes to worst free ride to the halfway point
<Seraphna> Alita> "We should perhaps though prepare a fire."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> The grass here is tall
<DeathStar> 6* He muses. "A fire could start a wildfire."
<DeathStar> 6* He pulls out his swords, hacking away a clearing."
<Seraphna> Alita> "We will have to clear an area then. May be a good idea in case of stalking predators as well."
<Seraphna> * Alita gathers husks of grass he cuts to pile up.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia helps out Alita
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves to set up the tent for herself and the fauna as the others clear the campsite*
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen leans back - after dinner and the dragons not returning, soon everyone retires. Around 4 AM, though, smoke begins to get heavy.
<DeathStar> 6* The two faunas open their eyes, sensitive to smells and shake at Sasha, coughing
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *sits up bolt upright* "...fire!"
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks a bit, sitting up, yawning. "But we took precautions...?" *she frowns*
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia gets up, putting some clothing on haphazardly
<DeathStar> 6* They quickly gather the bags and supplies again, putting it on their bags as they step out. There seems to smoke super thick in the air that one can barely see in any direction. And heat is building up
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Maybe it's a natural brushfire?
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen rises in his tent with Commodus, kicking him gently awake and puts on his armor
<Sara> <Liana> What are the odds it would happen -now-? I think we've been tricked...
<SuperKoala> *Commodus moves out, tripping
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen steps out, coughing and shielding his nose and mouth. "The smoke...the fire must be bad...I do not even know which way to run."
<Seraphna> Alita> "Air magic to clear the smoke around us, get water, wet clothes to put over our mouths and stay low."
<DeathStar> 6* Spira sleeps
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *quickly gets herself together and moves out* "...that one was not happy with what happened."
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We have to hope he only set a fire in one direction then if what you are thinking is true.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> I have a water spell we can use... though I don't know how long it'll be until I get it back
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Work quickly to get the camp up, we need to preserve what supplie we have." *reaches to grab some dust and then sprinkles it to see the wind direction*
<Seraphna> * Alita is already starting to rip up one of her outfits to make smoke gags for each person.
<Sara> * Liana keeps her stuff close to her, wrapping a top around her neck and over her mouth to filter air -- a trick she was told about a long time ago
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia moves to save her armor and wand, also ripping up outfits for people
<SuperKoala> *Commodus stays low "If it will be of use now use it" *Commodus starts breaking down camp rapidly
<DeathStar> 6* The wind seems to be blowing slightest westward
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Is everyone up? Everyone accounted for?
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna keep their eyes closed, their senses working against them
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Where's Vyvy?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We go west. Where are Vyvy and that Spira girl?"
<Seraphna> * Alita peeks back in to wake Spira.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> It their tent I think?
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen wraps his face up; Spira squeals awake and looks around, trying to shake Vyvy awake
<DeathStar> <Spira> W-What is going on?
<Seraphna> * Alita wraps her face with a wet cloth. "Fire."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *grabs a cloth and wraps her face* "Kito, Neekito, do you have everything?"
<DeathStar> 6* Spira takes it, but refuses to budge from Vyvy's side. The heat seems to be getting closer from the south and east as well as north
<DeathStar> <Kito> Yes. All your items on us.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus wraps his head, picking up Vyvy and Spira bodily
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Does everyone else have their supplies?!"
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia puts on her cloth and nods
<DeathStar> <Gwen> That will slow you down, Severus
<Seraphna> * Alita frows and checks Vyvy for wounds. "I have mine, get the food packed. Consider slapping Vyvy awake."
<DeathStar> 6* Spira squirms. "I - I can walk!"
<SuperKoala> *Commodus shakes Vyvy
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *moves tyo gather what food items she can grab*
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Just grab Vyvy and carry her!
<Sara> <Liana> I've got my stuff... I travel light.
<DeathStar> 6* A dragon noise can be heard and swoops in for Commodus and Spira, specifically Spira since he is holding her, trying to snag her in the smoke
<Myaomi> 6Vvyy stirs, groaning
<SuperKoala> *Commodus drops and rolls to the side
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> D-Did we wreck.. again?
<DeathStar> 6* The dragon slides by and lands
<DeathStar> 6* The female dragon turns to them, goggles on
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Into the treeline, now!"
<Seraphna> * Alita glares, wings spreading as she readies her staff. "What treeline?"
<DeathStar> *female dragon rider
<Sara> <Liana> They're trying to nab Spira!
<SuperKoala> Commodus> The tree like is on fire!
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We are in a grass plains, there are no trees
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia sends a 3 pheremone at the dragon
<DeathStar> 6* The Rider pets the dragon, keeping it with her. "Are you all getting on or what?"
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy grabs Spira and hops on
<Seraphna> * Alita blinks. "...I think they're helping us."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Getting on! *Commodus climbs up
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia blinks and gets on, grabbing Alita's hand
<DeathStar> 6* The fire by now is reaching their tents, burning them. The fauna step away, since only one direction west is open where the dragon landed."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...very well." *moves to climb on* "Wehn you swept in, you gave us a fright."
<Seraphna> * Alita grabs the supplies they have and moves for th dragon.
<DeathStar> <Rider> I was aiming to rescue Spira first.
<kalonZombie> 6*And immediately releases her pheremones' hold
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Kito, Neekito. With me."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We are a little paranoid about dragons.
<DeathStar> 6* The two faunas hurry and leap on. Whining. Gwen gets on
<DeathStar> <Rider> I don't know if I can lift off with so many.
<Sara> <Liana> If you're going to help all of us, then please. I'm sorry for saying that.
<Seraphna> * Alita gets on, fixing the suplpies she has. "Ceilia, can you boost the dragon?"
<DeathStar> 6* She mumbles, then whispers to her dragon.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> I'll try
<Sara> <Liana> It's been a... very complicated couple of days.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia casts Exceptional Might on the dragon
<kalonZombie> 6*Whichever version would allow for more passengers, either strength or endurance
<DeathStar> 6* The rider begins to have the dragon run along through the smoke. Spira coughs as it flaps up and above it - it looks like someone set fire to three areas.
<Sara> <Liana> Sir rider, do you have any idea what happened here?
<Seraphna> Alita> "...This was purposeful fire?"
<Sara> (Oops, too late.)
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Certainly doesn't seem like a natural brushfire anymore
<DeathStar> <Rider> .... *She looks like she doesn't want to answer. Spira peers at her* Oh, Peaches, I know you! *She winces at the nickname*
<DeathStar> 6* The was the female rider for Sasha's group
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Let us focus on escape for now."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Yes, let's.
<Sara> <Liana> Yeah. Do you think the dragon could fit all of us long enough to get out of the fire, at least?
<DeathStar> 6* The light of Kumen provides enough light to fly and the dragon moves along sluggishly
<DeathStar> <Rider> We need to go a bit longer than that. 6* They soon move away from the fire
<Seraphna> * Alita tilts her head. "What is going on?"
<DeathStar> <Rider> That fire was meant to corral you into a location to get Spira back. It was why I aimed for her first
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...Shoa?"
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Well someone obviously doesn't want their slave running free...
<Sara> <Liana> Thank you for your honesty.
<DeathStar> <Rider> ..... *she looks away, liekly not one to talk about her boss but for some reason still having shown up* <Spira> *looks confused* Something wrong, Peaches?
<Seraphna> Alita> *frowns at the utter contradiction of behavior that such an act causes* "...I take it you likely can't go back now that you've helped us."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Why would they go so far for a 'sinner?'
<DeathStar> <Peaches> *Sighs, bringing them down in a smoke grove, the field here less high but some trees growing here to hide them*
<DeathStar> *small
<DeathStar> <Peaches> He will figure out when he goes back and I am not there and the other rider is tied up
<DeathStar> 6* She pets her dragon, cooing at her
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Then what will you do?"
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Well... that's... hm.
<DeathStar> <Peaches> Guess go to the capital and live there - there green dragons there. Isn't that right baby?
<SuperKoala> *Commodus pulls out some paper and writes queitly
<DeathStar> 6* Spira hops down
<Sara> <Liana> Commander? What's up?
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna shakily crawl down
<SuperKoala> *Commodus then hands it to Peaches
<Seraphna> Alita> "Well, travel with us then till you get there."
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen hops down. Peaches takes it, confused. "What's this?"
<Seraphna> * Alita crawls down and frowns. "I really need to concoct a spell that simulates rest..."
<DeathStar> 6* She hops out of her saddle.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> If you bring that with you to the Academy or the Legion they should offer you sanctuary
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> ... Ms. Peaches I'm in your debt. If you find you need a place, I will introduce you to the Great Dark Spirit.
<DeathStar> <Peaches> That's okay, this is my home.
<DeathStar> <Peaches> The capital will be fine for me.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> I figured I would offer
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *climbs down with the fauna*
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> but until then, I will do what I must to help you achieve that.
<DeathStar> <Peaches> *She blinks as Spira hugs her* Anyway, this girl is special. But she's always been a sweetheart since she was little. Shoa was ranting about the kid who tricked Sylph using Shade. They say the Great Spirits pull one over on each other
<DeathStar> <Peaches> Shoa was never going to let her go. Not with her abilities.
<Seraphna> * Alita frowns. "Burning down a field to attempt to capture a girl whom a spirit has given pardon..." *shakes her head* :...Abilities?"
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> What kind of abilities/
<Sara> <Liana> ...This seems really disrespectful to nature, if anything.
<DeathStar> <Peaches> She lets you commune with the spirits. Intimately from what I hear. Never did it. Getting naked with a kid seemed perverted. I just liked to give her peaches I found in the woods since they fed her so little
<DeathStar> <Peaches> Well, I figure Shoa plans to use magic to regrow it. We're radicals, so we fight radically to save nature.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "...of course."
<DeathStar> <Peaches> *she looks at Vyvy* But he'll never stop coming after you. He thinks you're the devil
<Seraphna> Alita> "Perhaps next time Vyvy, you should just have him speak to Slyph. It would be interesting to see how he reacts."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Vyvy? The devil? Really?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> .. What's a devil?
<Sara> <Liana> So... we've made an enemy. *she ponders to herself* I guess he's sufficiently villainous here...
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "This has just made things significantly more complicated..."
<Sara> <Liana> Devils are these huge monsters with horns and pitchforks! ... That's what grandpa told me.
<Seraphna> * Alita touches her horns and tilts her head.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> My master didn't trick lady Sylph!
<Sara> <Liana> I wonder if he was just simplifying for me...
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> They're friends!
<DeathStar> <Peaches> Another word for a daemon that has been transformed
<DeathStar> <Peaches> From what I understand, they are corrupted
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Not like us.
<Seraphna> Alita> "Huff, she's not even a daemon."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Besides, lady Sylph removed the tattoos before she even spoke or met master.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Now now Alita, don't get jealous.
<DeathStar> <Peaches> He said the patch says it all. *she pokes Vyvy's patch* And the fact she talks directly to Shade. Apparantly she really tweaked him off as we were leaving since he wasn't angry before that
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> My... patch?
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy pauses and jerks, flustered
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> D-Did he look under while I was sleeping!?
<DeathStar> 6* Peaches shrugs and moves to set up to sleep with the dragon
<DeathStar> 6* Spira checks Peaches bag and takes a peach, chewing on it happily. The two fauna meanwhile are already asleep by the trees
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Should we cycle watch?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *raises a brow*
<Seraphna> Alita> You did sort of push him a bit more than was needed, Vyvy.
<Seraphna> Alita> "And yes... a watch would be a good idea this time."
<Sara> <Liana> Hey, Vyvy... Is it possible to go... um... wherever it is you went last night? Would that be safer?
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Agreed.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> That may be difficult with so many
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I wasn't the one who made that possible, it was master.
<DeathStar> -TIME JUMP, since Shade cannot be reached-
<DeathStar> 4.21.5990 CE
<DeathStar> 6* Morning comes without incident. Peaches even does a circle to make sure no one is around then gets them all on her back, flying again. The two faunas cling once more to Sasha, while Spira spreads her arms out, laughing happily
<DeathStar> <Peaches> The great grass plains is quite large, but once we see a forest form we are at the capital
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy looks happier than usual seeing Spira like this, actually hopeful.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Alright.
<Seraphna> * Alita observes Spira and Vyvy, grinning a bit. "...She's planning on a rider it seems."
<Sara> * Liana is taking in the sights all around, although she seems as if she's also trying to keep an eye out. The queen dragon was faster than this one...
<SuperKoala> *Commodus is also keeping an eye out
<DeathStar> 6* It seems Shoa has given up for now, or else he's waiting at the location. A terrifying thought that Gwen voices out loud. Soon they come up on a massive forest and Peaches zooms in low, entering it. Outside the forest is a massive field for growing crops and plants, and people look up, wearing native garbs - their clothing all natural it seems.
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Lots of people.
<DeathStar> 6* Peaches navigates the giant tree, water mills can be seen using the river water, and buildings are located in the trees. Giant signs indicate they are in the Lower Quarter right nopw
<Seraphna> Alita> "Well a public display would be harder here."
<DeathStar> 6* It seems buildings are both in the trees and on ground, since wooden walls are erected to keep monsters out. Peaches lands in the dragon pen, hopping out to hand the keeper gold
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Especially since the authorities would be on him quickly I htink
<Sara> <Liana> She's right. It's not going to look good if he attacks us out here.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "He could attempt less brute force methods."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> I have to assume he would not attack at the capital *Commodus hops down
<kalonZombie> 6*Alita flutters down
<Sara> <Liana> Maybe we should... *she frowns a bit* Maybe we should spread the word about what happened?
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen steps down and looks around, they are currently on the ground level with lots of buildings and plant life all aruond. Everyone is in two piece garbs, showing their bellys, or the men in just single piece garbs, showing their chests
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna hop out, carrying the goods, in their robes and Spira hops out, already in such a garb as the people here
<DeathStar> <Gwen> We stand out by the stares we are getting. Some do not look friendly
<DeathStar> <Peaches> They can tell you are not Naturalists
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We should have a discussion on it later
<DeathStar> <Peaches> Well, good luck. 6* She waves, heading off
<Sara> <Liana> Well we can't expect everyone to listen... but maybe some will. If we find the right people...
<Sara> <Liana> Take care, and thank you very much for your help!
<SuperKoala> *Commodus waves "Thank you"
<Seraphna> Alita> "I like the dress code here."
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We do not dress as locals..." *lowers her voice* "..it is fortunate that my eyes are now disguised."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Same.
<DeathStar> 6* There is a map of the city, indicating where the Middle Quadrant is, and Upper Quadrant, and what each has. As well as where the Temple of Sylph is at and the Priests
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia points out several men to Alita and whispering
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen nods to Sasha
<Seraphna> Alita> Well... we should get to where we need to be at least.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Spira where can I get garb to match so they loosen up..?
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I assume the leader of the city to do what we were sent here to do
<DeathStar> <Spira> I-I do not know. I have never been here
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Indeed, we should get to the upper quarter first
<Seraphna> Alita> "Then let's not tarry too long."
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Agree.d
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen points at the map to Vyvy. "The shops are in the Middle Quadrant if you want to buy such."
<DeathStar> 6* He eyes the map and take the path to the Upper Quadrant, since they ahve to pass through it."
<DeathStar> 6* The middle that is
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy nods to Gwen and begins to head for it.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "We should not separate. We should take care of our business first."
<Sara> * Liana follows after Gwen
<Seraphna> Alita> "We're all heading the same way, we'll just stop along the way."
<DeathStar> 6* As they walk through the Lower Quadrant, which is where the civilians stay at, they seem to have ordinary homes made from the wood and trees. There also seems to be an extra room tacked on with each house
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *sighs and walks with the others*
<SuperKoala> *Commodus follows the path as well "Yes, we will go to the upper level first, the clothes may be unimportant afterwards"
<DeathStar> 6* However, when they reach the middle quadrant, it slowly turns into stores. Grain stores are most prominent
<DeathStar> 6* They also have places for the spirits to residue all over, as well, and there are many naturalist items and stores/shops. There are not many tree level stores here.
<DeathStar> 6* Off to another section seem to be the schools
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Spira, remember when we explained what a dragoon was?
<DeathStar> <Spira> Yes.
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> That's what I meant. We can fly like that once we're bonded." 6She smiles.
<DeathStar> <Spira> You are amazing
<DeathStar> 6* She notes in awe
<DeathStar> 6* Naturalist kids watch them go by, pointing at them until mothers force their arms down
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *just shakes her head*
<DeathStar> <Kito> These people have strange habits with their fingers
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia smiles and waves all friendly, not minding the gawking and pointing
<DeathStar> <Neekito> Maybe we should point back
<SuperKoala> *Commodus doesn't pay it any mind
<Seraphna> Alita> "Leave them be."
<DeathStar> 6* The two awwww. Gwen muses, not noticing, as they begin to enter the richer upper quadrant
<DeathStar> 6* There are still shops, but they look more expensive and the garbs here are of finer natural quality, and cover more
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Pointing can be considered rude."
<Sara> <Liana> That's true even out in the country, so it's bound to be true here too.
<DeathStar> 6* There are more offered to the spirits, with a statue of Sylph in the upper quadrant square, in all her booty glory despite her diminitive size
<DeathStar> 6* A few mansions can be seen, but only one stands out as the offical chief's mansion, with a wooden gate/wall blocking off access and guards
<SuperKoala> *Commodus heads for the guards, doing his best to look official
<DeathStar> 6* They eye Commodus
<Seraphna> * Alita adjusts her skirts.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen walks up and stops, and the two Fauna stay behind Sasha, trying to look cute and coming off a little intense. Spira looks lost
<Sara> * Liana dusts herself off, staying back.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We are here on business from the Academy to speak to Chief Maria Fairchild.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia walks up with Alita, looking as official as possible
<DeathStar> 6* They look at each other, then him. "ID?"
<DeathStar> 6* They ask blandly
<SuperKoala> *Commodus points to the badge on his armour and then hands them his papers
<DeathStar> 6* They peer at the badge. "Looks a little messed up." 6* Reference to the dragon, even though his armor is fine again, then take the papers
<DeathStar> 6* They flip through them slowly, perhaps taking their time since they get nothing to do all day.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus waits patiently
<DeathStar> 6* They hand them back and pull the lever to raise the wooden gate
<DeathStar> <Guard> Go on in. Identify yourself to the clerk inside
<SuperKoala> *Commodus nods to them and moves inside
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen steps inside, showing his ID, then moves in
<DeathStar> 6* Spira hurries in, having no ID, nor the faunas.
<Sara> * Liana shows her ID as well as she heads in
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *passes through the gates*
<Seraphna> * Alita walks along with the others.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia walks, showing her ID
<Seraphna> * Alita shows her ID as well.
<DeathStar> 6* They nod, taking note of who didn't ID
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy fishes for her ID to show it
<DeathStar> 6* The mansion looks beautifully done with wood only and natural products, and plants and other stuff grows all over it, including vines with beautiful buds. As they reach the door, it has a nice oak look with a latch to pull
<SuperKoala> *Commodus pulls the latch
<Sara> <Liana> Ooh, this place looks like it must have -lots- of secret passages! *she says this in an awed tone*
<DeathStar> 6* The door creaks open and inside is a beautiful polished palor of wooden, shelves with plates and other oranaments, and a rug that was likely handmade by someone. There is little that is not needed. At the desk in the lobby area a young woman of around 19 looks up, brushing back her brown hair to reveal a weretiger. "Can I help you?"
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We are here on a mission from the Academy to speak with Cheif Maria Fairchild, here is our papers, note the badge for identification
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen and Spira step in, looking around. There are a set of stairs leading up to the second floor behind the woman, and it looks like there is a small door on the side of them with a hallway going back. And there are two rooms on either side - a guest sitting room and a parlor to look at things
<DeathStar> 6* The woman looks at the information. Carefully, her tail swishing. "Chief Fairchild is upstairs. Wait here a moment please." 6* She rises and moves up the stairs."
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Thank you!
<Myaomi> 6Vyvy hugs Spira in the meantime.
<DeathStar> 6* Spira blushes
<SuperKoala> *Commodus sits
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna hop down on the cushioned seat and lay out
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen peers at the plates, studying the designs of the forest city on them
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *seems unusually quiet now as she glances around*
<Seraphna> * Alita takes a seat and relaxes a little.
<Sara> * Liana sits with the others
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia sits in Alita's lap
<Seraphna> * Alita smiles and pulls out a book, reading around Ceilia.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> You okay, Sasha?
<DeathStar> 6* He glances at her
<DeathStar> 6* The two fauna curl around each other, the cat nuzzling the fox
<DeathStar> 6* Spira cuddles with Vyvy, her tails wiggling
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *keeps her voice low* "...I am a liability here. If you noticve, I did not identify myself to the guards. My family name would have biased them."
<DeathStar> 6* Fairchild walks down the stairs slowly. <Gwen> Hopefully the chief can learn to play, especially since we are making a report as one part of our reason for being here, from what you guys told me, and the second is to... I think try to get them to play nice? *he whispers*
<SuperKoala> *Commodus rises and kneels
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia nods, rises, and curtseys
<DeathStar> 6* Fairchild looks to be in her mid to late 40s, having some white in her red hair. There are no records of her having any children. She blinks at the kneeling
<DeathStar> 6* She has a slight pudge, but there is a steel about her that one can notice in her eyes, as if she is used to be listened to about things. Gwen rises and bows his head\
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Ave Chief Fairchild
<DeathStar> <Fairchild> That is enough - such kneeling should be reserved for Spirit Sylph
<DeathStar> <Fairchild> You are all here from the Academy then. We weren't sure what order of the cities you would come since your orders were so vague.
<DeathStar> 6* She waves them to follow her back up the stairs, even as her secretary sits back down to her paperwork
<SuperKoala> *Commodus rises "It is a custom where I am from, I apologize if it offends." *Commodus follows
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia follows
<Seraphna> * Alita rises with Ceilia to head after her.
<Sara> * Liana rises and follows
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *heads up the stairs*
<DeathStar> 6* She leads them to her main office - there are many paintings of Sylph, looking playful in some, stern others - despite appearing 12, she has an agelessness to her, likely since she is as old as Geyze
<DeathStar> 6* Fairchild sits behind her oak chair on the third floor, the windows behind her giving a beautiful view of a private garden
<DeathStar> 6* She motions at chairs set up and to the side some soft benches for those who wish to sit a bit off
<DeathStar> 6* Kito and Neekito and Spira take the benches immediately since they are not part of the team as does Gwen, since he was not there for the orders
<Sara> * Liana stands with the others, even if she doesn't feel a pressing need to
<SuperKoala> *Commodus sits at a chair
<Seraphna> * Alita sits at a chair too.
<DeathStar> <Fairchild> Now, Captain --- *she looks at Sasha* And Co-Captain Sasha Hapian if my sources are right. Though I thought you would have different eyes, if I may apologize. What would you like to speak with me about?
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> It's a pleasure to meet you.
<DeathStar> 6* Fairchild nods
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia sits next to Alita, but not in her lap since it isn't professional
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Our reasons are three-fold, one we wanted to speak about the mines, two about training dragons, and three about any recent problems you've had in your chiefdom
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *simply nods slightly and then sits*
<DeathStar> 6* Fairchild raises a brow, but doesn't speak yet, perhaps waiting to see what Commodus says next.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We have investigated the Kumen-Hapain mines.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We wanted to let you know what we found
<DeathStar> <Fairchild> Is that so. 6* Her tone indicates what she thinks of that claim
<DeathStar> <Fairchild> What did you find, Captain? Were they above board?
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *bows her head, pressing her lips together*
<SuperKoala> *Commodus lays out detailed notes he took as well as all the documentation he could muster "From what we have seen everything is above board, the Hapians are doing absolutely everything within reason to make their operations clean and renewable with Geyze
<Seraphna> * Alita keeps quiet here.
<DeathStar> 6* Fairchild nods, her face unreadable.
<DeathStar> <Fairchild> I see.
<SuperKoala> Commodus> They make sure to nurish new spirit growth and change where they are mining frequently to never deplete the land, and it is all powered by a spirit who seems to be, as far as any of us could tell, in agreement and not under duress
<SuperKoala> Commodus> The documents we kept I am giving to you, it's all the proof I could find.
<DeathStar> <Fairchild> We Naturalists thank you
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Secondly we wanted to learn about dragon taming to better prepare ourselves.
<DeathStar> <Fairchild> We will talk about that later, after we've gone through the documents more. Before we decide if we want to help the Academy with our greatest secret. I haven't made up my mind yet on that.
<DeathStar> 6* She rises. "My secretary has made you reservations at a beautiful inn."
<SuperKoala> Commodus> And thirdly, we are willing to help with any problems you may be having as a sign of good will
<DeathStar> <Fairchild> *she smiles, though her eyes do not change* We will take that into consideration.
<DeathStar> 6* She moves for the door, opening it for them.
<kalonZombie> 6*Ceilia stands and curtseys again "Thank you"
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen rises to his feet.
<Seraphna> * Alita rises as well.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus rises and smiles back, moving for the door
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> Thank you for your time, madame.
<DeathStar> 6* Spira blinks and hops up, as do the two fauna, gathering all the team's stuff and moving out. Gwen follows them, and Spira latches onto Vyvy's arm
<Sara> * Liana nods and slightly curtseys. "Thank you very much!" She then follows with the others.
<DeathStar> 6* Downstairs, the weretiger tells Gwen the address of the inn, handing him a mini map. It seems to be a little ways down the road from the mansion, indicating it is in the upper quadrant
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Thank you." *moves out*
<DeathStar> 6* Fairchild nods to Sasha
<Seraphna> * Alita walks along, peering at Commodus curiously.
<DeathStar> 6* After they exit and the guards shut the gate, Gwen eyes the map
<DeathStar> <Gwen> Well, now that that is done and they go through them, we can get some rest until she calls us back for the next part
<DeathStar> 6* He notes
<Seraphna> * Alita whispers to Commodus, "How come you didn't mention Shoa?"
<SuperKoala> Commodus> It was not part of the business, we will bring it up later.
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen stops at a beautiful mansion that has been turned into an inn. It is smaller than Fairchild's, but has a nice charm to it.
<DeathStar> 6* There are tons of plants growing all around it and the door is open, inviting customers. The fauna hop in, smelling cherry pies cooking somewhere. Spira walks in slowly, peering around and behind the counter is a young girl, standing on a stool, to look over the counter
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "The accomodations seem far more welcoming than the last."
<Sara> * Liana walks in with the fauna, sniffing slightly and letting out a happy sort of sigh at the smell.
<DeathStar> <Gwen> I still wish I could have seen the castle. *he says, without verifying which\*
<DeathStar> <Girl> Hi, are you the Academy group?
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Yup!
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> It smells really good in here...
<SuperKoala> Commodus> We are
<DeathStar> 6* She nods and begins to count them out, setting out keys. "Oh, that is tonight's dessert." 6* She points at the common area where people can eat together."
<DeathStar> <Faunas> We will share a room with Lady Sasha. <Girl> Oh, you are one of those groups.
<Sara> <Liana> It smells wonderful.
<DeathStar> *She nods at Sasha, as if saying it's okay.
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "..one of what groups?"
<DeathStar> <Girl> Thank you. I am baking it and making supper myself!
<DeathStar> <Girl> That like threesomes. Polywhatyoucalliters
<kalonZombie> <Ceilia> Me and my sister will share a room too.
<SuperKoala> *Commodus deadpans slightly at being 'one of those groups'
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "They are my handmaidens. I am saving myself for true love."
<DeathStar> 6* She nods to Ceilia as if understanding after Sasha and the faunas, giving them one key, and then everyone else a single key.
<DeathStar> <Girl> Oh. That is so sweet. *She swoons*
<SuperKoala> Commodus> Polygamous
<DeathStar> <Girl> That's the word, mister! You must be really smart from that Academy. *she breaks up Academy slowly like A-ca-da-me*
<DeathStar> 6* She seems to be a perky 12 year old, with long blonde hair
<SuperKoala> *Commodus smiles warmlt and takes the key
<DeathStar> 6* Gwen takes his key and heads upstairs. The rooms are beautifully made, with wood beds and soft blankets. And little statues of Sylph carved. There are paintings on the wall of landscapes, that look to have been made by someone with talent by local
<DeathStar> 6* There are towels for baths, and directions to the inn hotspring underground
<SuperKoala> *Commodus heads to his own
<Myaomi> <Vyvy> I'll share with Spira... Lianna do you want to join us or..?
<DeathStar> 6* The girl nods, taking a key back
<Jackieness> <Sasha> *takes their key and enters the room-for-three*
<Sara> <Liana> If you'd like. *she gives a small nod*
<DeathStar> 6* Sasha's room is huge, with three beds and a balcony. Likely Fairchild will pay out the bum with all these seperate rooms. Probably the girl's plan
<DeathStar> 6* She gives Vyvy a room for three key, taking Liana's
<Jackieness> <Sasha> "Make yourself comfortable."
<DeathStar> <Girl> Have fun! And welcome to Cherry Pit's Stop!
<DeathStar> -End-
Session Time: Sun Apr 19 00:00:00 2015