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: You are arriving in Penissa
: Rae leads with Craigh, Daphene, Bixi, Talwin, Indigo, Howard
The group decides to give another performance.
Raelynn is quite successful and overwhelms the crowd with her talent.
Raelynn: [SKILL] Dancing [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 17) [SUCCESS by 12] [d20 = 5]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Singing [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 17) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 10]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Artistic Ability [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 6]
Raelynn: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 17) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 17]
Raelynn: [SKILL] Languages, Modern, Elvish [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 12]
Daphene successfully whittles … something?
Daphene: [SKILL] Artistic Ability, whittling (x2) [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 11]
Craigh tries to act and tell a nice humorous story of a traveling gnome and her faithful pig steed as they get into trouble from town to town, but doesn’t quite nail it.
Craigh: [SKILL] Acting [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 11]
Talwin successfully performs some intricate weapon maneuvers.
Talwin: [SKILL] Weaponsmithing [3] [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 7]
Indigo kicked back at the bar betting he could out drink the locals.
Indigo: [SKILL] Drinking [MOD:CON] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 2]
: Rae got 11 silver for her show
: Indigo got 25 silver from his bar bets
The next morning the group resumes their travels and at long last arrives back at Dragon Fen Manor. The group joins in for breakfast and the morning meeting.
: It is the morning of 22-09-358 SKR
: Licornah, Branwyn, N'laea, and for everyone who has been gone on the trip a new person you might remember, Fives, is there playing with Branwyn's children
: Albeit not enthusiastically
Talwin: I wanted to give this to you in person, and it's something of a Surprise. I know there are varied uses for it, but as a Thank you for your kindness and allowing me time away from the Protectorate
Talwin: Smiles
Talwin: Carefully places small wooden chest on Table
Nevin Ognorn: Looks at Talwin
Talwin: Looks critically at the box. “Er, not the prettiest in hindsight Bran, but uh, it's the thought that counts”
Nevin Ognorn: A box?
Nevin Ognorn: That is the most important thing you could bring back?
Talwin: Sides eyes Nevin
Raelynn: And there was a LOT of thought put into it! And blood, and deals, and all that stuff.
Raelynn: No, the most important thing was himself.
Bixi Fizzlebang: And glitter lotion
Talwin: I'd OPEN the box Lady Bran
Branwyn: looks up surprised
Fives: trips a running child so they fall into another child and the both go down with windmilling limbs.
Branwyn: You brought me something?
Talwin: Brightens
Talwin: I did!
Talwin: Sighs heavily
Talwin: at the Gang
Raelynn: whispers to Talwin, “Maybe it needs more glitter.”
Talwin: It DOESN”T need more glitter!
Talwin: Emphatic
Raelynn: We can agree to disagree.
Jilly Ognorn: Casually TWAPS Fives on the helmet with her spoon as she walks by
Branwyn: opens the box
Jilly Ognorn: Indigo here are your second favorite scones
Jilly Ognorn: If you had told me you were coming.....
Branwyn: looks inside and her jaw drops
Branwyn: Is this ... a fire gem?
Talwin: Yes it is!
Talwin: A special thank you from all of us
Bixi Fizzlebang: But mostly Talwin
Bixi Fizzlebang: and Rae
Bixi Fizzlebang: She convinced the dragon
Fives: thoroughly ignores Jilly's existence.
Raelynn: We're friends!
Branwyn: You didn't say anything when I was there. How ...
Licornah: :: appears out of the fields and waves to the group ::
Branwyn: That's what you were doing in the fire swamps?
Talwin: It er, needed special care until we could get it to you and I didn't have it when you visited
Branwyn: Thank you!
Craigh: If you don't count the running for our lives, yes.
Raelynn: He was busy training and all.
Talwin: Yes that is what we were doing. We got three of them in fact.
Talwin: This one is just for you
Talwin: One was for a forge
Talwin: The other....
Raelynn: Five.
Talwin: Well
Talwin: I'm not quite sure what to do with it now that we speak of it
Talwin: You would know best
Talwin: I figured worst case we could donate for a favor or sell it for money. Or, you might have better use for it
Branwyn: I will save this for something important. I appreciate you all and for thinking of me
Talwin: Shrugs
Talwin: I didn't wrap that one
Talwin: Sorry
Branwyn: This is wonderful
Talwin: Grins
Raelynn: Talwin trained really hard while we were gone, too! AND he's a little less crazy!
Jilly Ognorn: What are we doing with this giant boar they brought home?
Bixi Fizzlebang: That's mine!
Raelynn: That's Bixi's pet pony or something.
Talwin: Pinches the Bridge of his nose between Thumb and Forefinger
Jilly Ognorn: Who is responsible.... well then what do you want to do with it?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm going to buy a house somewhere and I will keep him there
Bixi Fizzlebang: And ask Gerry to look after him when I'm away
Bixi Fizzlebang: I just want a little cottage with a garden.
Jilly Ognorn: Gerry does not leave the Lost Eagle so that is unlikely
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, I would take Knotty to the stables there, of course
Jilly Ognorn: Nods, we can arrange that for you, you have served Branwyn well
Bixi Fizzlebang: If Gerry agreed
Bixi Fizzlebang: If he doesn't... well.. I'll think of something.
Jilly Ognorn: I suppose you will want to build a shrine also
Bixi Fizzlebang: glances sideways at Daph
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um, no?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Should I?
Jilly Ognorn: Glances over at Branwyn
Jilly Ognorn: We just went over this a couple of months ago with Jennevive
Jilly Ognorn: By the way she is due back in three days
Talwin: Oh thank gods
Talwin: Mumbles under his breath
Bixi Fizzlebang: Excited to see her again, eh Talwin?
Talwin: Flushes red
Talwin: I er
Licornah: :: approaches the group :: How was the trip home
Branwyn: It's up to Bixi what she wants to do
Talwin: I didn’t say anything
Raelynn: We'll let her know you missed her!
Jilly Ognorn: Branwyn will grant you a deed to a small shrine, we are going to guess you mean to see mostly gnome worshipers?
Daphene: I... wow. I wouldn't have thought she was your type
Licornah: :: looks at Knotty :: Hope you enjoyed the time being on land again :: smiles ::
Daphene: Rae, you should look into this match
Talwin: Eyes Daphene
Talwin: More like, glad she was out for an errand
Talwin: Sheepishly
Raelynn: I'd be happy to!
Raelynn: My list of potential matchmaking keeps growing!
Jilly Ognorn: Clearing the plates
Talwin: I need a drink
Talwin: Stiff
Jilly Ognorn: You need to talk
Daphene: Let me know if I can help in any way
Jilly Ognorn: TWAKS Talwin
Talwin: Groans
Raelynn: Oh!! I will! Thank you, Daphene!
Talwin: I missed you too Jilly
Talwin: And your Scones
Jilly Ognorn: You just got back, you owe your liege at least one sober day
Talwin: Bran can I have one stiff drink?
Talwin: I can still swing my sword if you point at something
: Obviously Jilly is ignoring Talwin's change or not believing it
Raelynn: Just don't get into a contest with Indigo. You'll lose...
Talwin: Grunts in Acknowledgement
Talwin: Yeah, that's a fools bargain
Nevin Ognorn: If I might sum up the proceedings
Nevin Ognorn: We have three days before Aunt Jennevive returns
Talwin: Shudders
Raelynn: Daphales! Do you have anyone you want me to match you up with? Or should I start looking?
Nevin Ognorn: If there is anything you wish the Estate to handle before then please let it be known
Branwyn: Yes Talwin, please drink if you wish
Talwin: Beams
Talwin: Fetches himself a very minor amount of ....something alcoholic
Talwin: Can the estate handle my will? Haven't gotten around to that yet
Nevin Ognorn: Also by the way so everyone else understands, Branwyn knows but you might not understand, Aunt Jennevive is officially Sister Jennevive, but she has continued to use her Aunt title for some reason....
Raelynn: Umm, what?
Nevin Ognorn: I profess I do not know why
Talwin: So people underestimate her
Talwin: That's why
Raelynn: Oh, is that the title her church uses?
Talwin: Sips his drink
Nevin Ognorn: With Branwyn the Builder of Churches
Nevin Ognorn: Or which ever title we do settle on for that
Daphene to Raelynn: Um... maybe we can talk about this in a more private setting, later?
Raelynn to Daphene: Yes, please! I'd love to!
Branwyn: She may take her true title when she starts her church
N'laea: Not The Godless?
Talwin: Chokes
Talwin: Branwyn the Godless?
Talwin: Baffled
Talwin: I've never heard that one!
Branwyn: It seems to be what Nevin enjoys calling me
Talwin: Well, you already have
Talwin: Counts on fingers
Talwin: 8?
Talwin: What's one more
Talwin: I won't use that one in public
Talwin: thinks
Talwin: Or private for that matter
N'laea: Six.
Branwyn: Thank you
Talwin: Official or Unofficial Rae?
N'laea: Ah, not churches. My mistake.
Nevin Ognorn: I do think that you might want to come up with a quiz for our new .... companion.... when he returns from tormenting... playing with the children
Talwin: Waves at Fives
Raelynn: Who?
Nevin Ognorn: He has been rather interesting to have around the Estate
Talwin: High Fives
Talwin: snickers
Daphene: quiz? Like a competition?
Raelynn: Who's that?
Nevin Ognorn: Branwyn has spent many hours with him, Licornah has meditated and enspelled him from what I gather
Branwyn: Fives is the person we brought back from Riversbend
Nevin Ognorn: N'laea has been .... Exploring things too
Branwyn: He has been very helpful with giving us information on hell
Raelynn: Ooohh! Is that the guy Howard and the others met up with?
Branwyn: Yes. I believe he's been teaching N'laea the infernal language
N'laea: nods
Talwin: I mean, he's not the first guy I would see playing with kids....
Talwin: Has he....given any problems?
Branwyn: Though where she's going to use it after this, I'm not sure
Branwyn: Oh no. He's been most welcome
Talwin: I'm certain she could use that language for translation capabilities
N'laea: I collect languages as I come across them.
Talwin: Write a textbook or two
Talwin: Teach them at the future college
Talwin: Haven't gotten that far yet
Talwin: You could be one of the best Professors N'laea
N'laea: Perhaps. Or learn a new one and forget this one.
Nevin Ognorn: How do you forget Common?
Talwin: Write a book or two before you do! I'll pay well for it
Talwin: Turns to Branwyn
N'laea: I do not. The languages I grew up with stay with me. The others... it depends.
Nevin Ognorn: Also looking at Daphene, I am not certain where you will want to be staying
Talwin: One thing at a time of course, but I’m hoping sometime after this we can set up a school, or small university. Start exploring new learning opportunities for the populace.
Daphene: Oh um... I don't know. I just figured Bixi would tell me where to stay...
Nevin Ognorn: You put Bixi in charge?
Raelynn: What about the boarding house? Until we find something?
Daphene: Sure! Is it... safe?
N'laea: Does that mean interacting with others?
Indigo: She's Bixi's responsibility. Her and Knotty
Raelynn: Yes! It's where I've been staying, although I'm hoping to open a tea shop somewhere...
Raelynn: OH! Yes! Bixi is a Storyteller now! This is one of her disciples!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Somewhere near me! I can help grow herbs for the tea!
Nevin Ognorn: That was my thought Indigo, Bixi is very quirky, and now bringing back a wild boar and a halfling, .... it seems a bit
Branwyn: Talwin, that sounds like an interesting idea. You should speak with Nevin about possibilities and logistics, what it would take and so forth
Bixi Fizzlebang: The boar isn't wild. And I didn't “bring” Daph anywhere, she chose to join us
Fives: Great. Chatty pixies.
Talwin: Warm Smile
Talwin: I'll do that
Nevin Ognorn: What do you need to run a school Talwin?
Daphene: nods
Talwin: I'm not sure the mines will last forever. I want to do everything we can to set up the Protectorate and the overall estate for many centuries
Talwin: Nods at Nevin
Nevin Ognorn: Ok so Daph is how you would like to be called?
Talwin: Knowledge, Personnel, and Money
Talwin: Shrugs
Raelynn: She responds to many names.
Talwin: We can decompose those into smaller chunks later
Talwin: Smiles
Daphene: Yeah, that's fine
Jilly Ognorn: Goes up to Daphene, It is ok, We will make sure you are safe and welcome. How would you like me to put you on the census?
Fives: Nah. This group here has got all the money issues solved. They're gunna build enough churches to fleece all the gullible sheep that come a-callin'.
Jilly Ognorn: Do not let those warriors bumble their way into not respecting your choices
Daphene: Um... most of them don't seem like warriors
Raelynn: If you're really nice, and prove yourself, maybe you can build your own, too.
Jilly Ognorn: Their manners are not much above a warrior
Jilly Ognorn: If they will not respect your own choices
Jilly Ognorn: We pay attention to people here in the Estate of Dragon Fen, the Countess will not have it any other way
Jilly Ognorn: You will have a place to stay with us until you need to settle elsewhere,
Fives: snorts.
Nevin Ognorn: Fives you do not plan on building any churches do you?
Fives: Why the hell would I want to do something stupid like that?
Nevin Ognorn: I would have thought a gambling parlor would be more your style
Daphene: Yeah, I don't know. I've changed it a bit and Daph is as good as anything else
Fives: Too many suckers.
N'laea: To fleece people for money?
Fives: I got no interest in getting rich.
N'laea: What is your interest?
Fives: pulls out his sword and points it at Branwyn.
Zayden: hopefully it's a fair rate
Fives: I'm on contract to Her Nibs over there as Resident Know-It-All on Hell and Devils.
Zayden: Hell and Devils would make for a good band name
Bixi Fizzlebang: It's really inappropriate for you to be talking about Branwyn's nibs.
Fives: rolls his eyes.
N'laea: Yes, but after?
Nevin Ognorn: I do wish you would not use that inside, we do have a yard to go practice in, or has Lord Branadarus not humbled you enough?
Fives: glares at N'laea.
N'laea: is impassive.
Fives: completely ignores Nevin's existence.
Fives: shrugs.
Fives: Eh, whatever. When she's done with me, she'll send me to some city somewhere, and I'll go back to my life.
Fives: plants his sword point down in the floor.
N'laea: Each to their own.
Fives: Usually how it works, 'cepting certain busybodies.
Jilly Ognorn: Whispers to Rae, he refuses to admit that he likes it when I add the extra peppers to his dishes
Raelynn: Oh but there's so much potential here to do things!
Talwin: I mean...Deep in Thought
Raelynn: to Jilly, “Oh! Add some to Howard's dish! There was a spicy stew we ate that he really liked!”
Talwin: I'm sure there is a god of gambling Fives
Talwin: Dead Serious
Zayden: oh for sure
Fives: .... good for him?
Zayden: he promises everything and delivers nothing, so just like the rest of the gods
Talwin: Have you ever been to the Free City of Svort?
Talwin: It's a Gambling Paradise
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't know, the elf goddess lady gave us stuff so she kind of delivered
Zayden: Gambling is fun though, that's the thing
Talwin: To the point where many issues are actually solved by gambling, not just financial
Talwin: I'd bankroll you opening a Church of Gambling, assuming it does no harm
Zayden: true Bix, but I guess nuance is kinda a comedy killer is the only thing
Bixi Fizzlebang: Ouch
Raelynn: You seem very... pleasant, Fives.
Fives: Yep. I'm a real ball of happiness. Are you a free-roaming lady of fun, or someone's personal pet that they bring along on their trips?
Talwin: As prickly as ever Fives
Zayden: whoa
Talwin: Rolls eyes
Talwin: Bixi do you want me to stab him?
Talwin: Dead Serious
Raelynn: Who?
Talwin: Fives of course
Bixi Fizzlebang: You should probably ask Rae
Talwin: Oh sorry. To Rae!
Raelynn: A pet?
Raelynn: Please feel free to explain that.
Talwin: Rae do you want me to stab him?
Jilly Ognorn: No one gets any scones if there is any fighting
Jilly Ognorn: Indigo you need to stop them
Talwin: I'll forfeit a Scone
Zayden: No stabbing Tal!
Talwin: Winks, Only if Rae tells me too
Raelynn: No, no. I like when people think they're funny and have to explain their joke.
Fives: What makes you think I was joking?
Talwin: But it's a dumb joke
Talwin: Whines
Jilly Ognorn: Gives Zayden an extra dish of jam
Talwin: See even he says it's not a joke
Raelynn: Your face.
Zayden: No stabbing, Tall... But also no stabbing Tal, for anyone who gets an idea
Zayden: Ohh thanks Jilly!
Fives: Nah, that's just the way it looks.
Raelynn: That explains enough.
Raelynn: At least no one would think YOU were a pet.
Zayden: enjoys his jam with all his attention
Talwin: Side eyes Bran for only a second, wondering if she would issue a command in time to stop Talwin from bitch slapping Fives
Fives: Good. Glad to know the local idiocy doesn't extend *that* far.
Daphene: I don't know, Rae. I've seen some unattractive pets.
Raelynn: Be sure you don't take it as a compliment.
Daphene: thinking about Knotty
Talwin: Nevin? When did you say Jennevive was coming back? Can I escort her?
Talwin: I think Fives needs to spend more time in her tender loving care
Kelly Ognorn: Brings out several plates of scones, muffins, and small plates for the planning session
Branwyn: Fives is prone to say the first thing that comes into his head. There is no need for violence but if you don't don't like what he says you should tell him to be quiet
Daphene: Do you think that's wise, Talwin?
Daphene: Considering your... interest in her
Daphene: Maybe you need a chaperone
Talwin: Slaps the side of his face
N'laea: Or ignore him. He'll shut up eventually.
Talwin: Would it work Bran?
Talwin: Hey Fives, you are insulting nice people. Shut up
Branwyn: Fives stop insulting my friends please
Fives: I only take order from Her Nibs. But if you don't want to talk to me, then don't. Won't hurt my feelings none.
Jilly Ognorn: Indigo you really should take charge of these rowdy people, they are too used to being on the road and not at the Manor anymore
Talwin: Waits to see if it works
Talwin: Wow
Indigo: Why me? I'm here for breakfast!
Jilly Ognorn: Because I will not give you any more scones if they do not behave
Indigo: I learned how to drink better when I was away. I can show you at dinner!
Daphene to Raelynn: What does nibs mean?
Fives: nods curtly to Branwyn and sheathes his sword and goes back to looking at the ceiling.
Talwin: Well, if you ever get tired of that Lady Bran, I'd gladly hang him outside the tower window for a while
Talwin: Whispers
Jilly Ognorn: Kelly, no sneaking any behind my back either
Raelynn to Daphene: I don't know, and I don't care to ask. He's rude!
Indigo: okay
Indigo: grabs two scones off the plate
Daphene to Raelynn: Very much so! It's nice of Talwin to try to defend everyone though. Even if it is a little... rough
Indigo: Everybody be nice!
Zayden: delightfully finished his bowl of jam and pats his belly in satisfaction
Raelynn to Daphene: He's well meaning even if he's sometimes a little... unhinged.
Licornah: :: gives up on discussion and goes back out in to the fields ::
N'laea: Let him be useful first.
Daphene to Raelynn: I thought that would get better after the creepy sword was gone?
Raelynn to Daphene: Hmm, it HAS improved... maybe we need to make sure? Pay more attention?
Daphene to Raelynn: Yes, one of us should probably keep an eye on him
Talwin: Wraps up a couple scones and jogs after her
Talwin: Hands them
Talwin: We did miss you. I'm glad you got back safely
Licornah: :: turns :: Oh... thank you. Everyone looks well. Going back to tending the crops. With their expansion plans...they will need hearty crops
Talwin: Nods at Licornah
Talwin: In this land?
Talwin: All the help they can get I'd say
Talwin: Any tips for growing what we can out here....it means the world to these people
Zayden: What are you growing Tal?
Talwin: Let me know if there's anything we can do to help you. Even if it's just issuing supply requisitions from the Protectorate
Talwin: Turns to Zayden
Raelynn to Daphene: Oh! You should ask him to show you around! See what your gauge is on him and if he's sane now.
Talwin: Mostly food
Zayden: Waves to Tal
Zayden: Oh cool cool
Licornah: :: shrug :: There has been a lot of talk of building churches, shrines... buildings. All that means more people who will need food. We'll have to talk to farmers who know the land... they will know which crops make sense. My family are farmers at home, but that's not here
Talwin: But one of my one hundred plans these days is starting a small vineyard for the estate
Zayden: any interest in diversifying?
Raelynn to Daphene: I'm not sure I'd believe it yet with my own eyes....
Daphene to Raelynn: Hmm, I don't think he likes me much. Maybe if you suggested it?
Talwin: Nods
Raelynn to Daphene: I can do that!
Talwin: Nonetheless, if you need anything, just let us know
Daphene to Raelynn: Great! If it works, I'll report back to you with my findings
Talwin: I know nothing of growth of food. My specialty is combat
Raelynn to Daphene: Wonderful!
Licornah: :: nod :: My deity doesn't require a church or a shrine, just outdoors and those who will follow her path.
Talwin: But an army moves on it's stomach
Zayden: Maybe some pipe weed? For a friend...
Youtargim: Comes in to breakfast late
Raelynn: Oh! Talwin! Maybe you can show Daphene around, too? She might have ideas, too.
Talwin: Excellent Idea Rae
Licornah: :: waves :: Talk to you later :: wanders off lost in thought again ::
Daphene: Oh, yes! I'd love a tour of the estate!
Talwin: Waves back. Come join us if you'd like to relax by the fire this evening!
Talwin: Nods
Craigh: whispers to Branwyn, “Is he at least being useful? Sorry, personality wasn't on my shopping list.”
Branwyn: smiles at Craigh
Branwyn: He's been very useful and he entertains Jennevive
Craigh: That seems.... unlikely.
Branwyn: If she were here, his focus would be more on her and less on the others here
Branwyn: She makes a good target
Craigh: That's good then. I was worried for a moment.
Raelynn: Yout! You're late!
Youtargim: I was sparing with Tiberius
Zayden: Oh hey Yout!
Youtargim: One day I might get the best of him
Talwin: Grunts
Daphene: Wow, jealous much, Talwin?
Talwin: Not really. More of Acknowledgement from one expert to another.
Talwin: I've seen him fight
Talwin: No offense Yout
Talwin: Hurriedly Speaks
Daphene: Maybe we could sit down and talk about this sometime. Your interest in Jenn seems... not in your best interest, so to speak
Youtargim: You only get better by testing your self against harder things
Lorie (Licornah): :: makes a mental note to see what Bixi might have brought back for planting, so incorporate into the crops ::
Talwin: At this rate, I'd have a night of fun with Jennevive to get everyone to shut up about it
Talwin: Mumbles into his glass
Zayden: the ones not in your best interest can sometimes be in your best interest, if you know what I mean
Raelynn: gasps
Daphene: Oh no, that's a terrible idea
Raelynn: Oooh, I'd need to hear how that goes!
Youtargim: Who's interest in whom now?
Daphene: Rae, we need to look into this ASAP. I just can't see that being a match
Raelynn: Talwin into Jennevive? Or maybe Jenn into... um, well anything with legs?
Raelynn: I'm not sure.
Daphene: Talwin is our friend, we need to keep him safe
Raelynn: Was Jennevive that bad? I only met her that brief time in Dryads Lair.
Zayden: He's our friend, not our child
Youtargim: Who is this Jennevive? Have we met her before?
Talwin: Snorts at Zayden
Talwin: Tell that to Bixi
Daphene: She just seems...
N'laea: She mentioned a pirate so yes.
Daphene: predatory
Talwin: She IS predatory
N'laea: Predatory is a good description.
Zayden: oh my
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm sorry what?
Nevin Ognorn: Nods that is a very good description
Zayden: but you know, predators have feelings too
Raelynn: Ohh.... hmm... I mean I won't judge taste, but... Talwin, are you into predatory?
Bixi Fizzlebang: What are you insinuating, Talwin?
Talwin: Well, I'm into masochism it seems. What with the sword an all. What's a Sadist going to do, mentally torment me more?
Raelynn: I mean I'll help my friends find love no matter their taste, but only if it's what you're into.
Raelynn: OH!
Raelynn: You're looking for a rebound!
Raelynn: That makes sense.
Talwin: How the hell did we get on this subject again?
Daphene: Ohhhh, because of losing your sword partner
Daphene: nods
Kelly Ognorn: Listens avidly
Daphene: He was very special to you, wasn't he?
Zayden: is sword partner slang?
Raelynn: Talwin, a rebound relationship can feel nice at first, but it can end badly, so make sure you're actually okay with that. Think this through carefully. I don't want you hurt.
Talwin: Hey, I’m sure she'll use me up and drop me like a wrung out rag. Can't be worse then that right?
Raelynn: Slang for Reven, I suppose?
Talwin: Wait a second
Raelynn: Talwin, you matter!
Talwin: Didn't Zayden just say that I'm your friend not your child?
Branwyn: Kelly, I think your mother wants you in the kitchen
Talwin: Zayden, distract everyone again
Raelynn: Don't let someone destroy you! I mean, unless you want that? But I don't think you do.
Talwin: Downs the last of his glass
Zayden: Hey everyone! Look at me!
Talwin: OH MY GODS
Kelly Ognorn: OH, sorry, yes Branwyn
Raelynn: Oh, love gets so complicated sometimes.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, yeah, and then you said tell that to Bixi and what does THAT mean????
Talwin: Drop this Topic
Zayden: dances like a silly child
Branwyn: smiles
Zayden: gets tired and stops for a rest
Talwin: I may need another drink, but I don't think there's enough I could get too before Jilly stabs me with a spoon
Raelynn: I will BUT only after reminding you I'm an expert on love, and I just want to make sure you take care of YOU first.
Talwin: Miserably
Talwin: Sigh
Talwin: Let's all take fifteen steps back
Bixi Fizzlebang: Are you calling me a child because I'm shorter than you all? Because I am an extremely average height! And that's racist!
Talwin: Looks at Branwyn
Raelynn: is confused by Bixi's comment
Talwin: You see what I had to put up with? Oh, and the glitter bomb! I mean, I like the Glitter lotion now, but the bomb sucked
Raelynn: Oh, you do??? I'll make you more!!
Talwin: More lemon in the next batch please
Raelynn: I didn't think you'd actually use it...
Zayden: how does one become a love expert? Out of curiosity
Raelynn: By following a deity of love, usually.
Branwyn: I think Jennevive cast a chaos spell on the salon
Talwin: I second that
Raelynn: Hannali is Goddess of Love.
Zayden: oh ok
Talwin: Jilly! We need you to return order to this house!
Raelynn: I mean maybe there are other ways? But it's my literal priesthood!
Zayden: So is there a school of love people go to?
Zayden: Oh! Maybe you could start a School of Love Rae
Raelynn: Um, well no but if I open a tea shop it'll be like that? Relationship advice and matchmaking and such!
Zayden: That could be fun
Zayden: Oh that sounds nice Rae
Raelynn: Yes! That's close to what I'm doing! Thank you for the vote of confidence!
Zayden: Of course, When you open up shop I'll be first in line
Zayden: Unless it's early
Raelynn: I'll save a spot for you! We can do afternoon tea.
Zayden: I'll definitely be there on the first day though
Zayden smiles
Raelynn: Or if you find that... coffee? Was it? Maybe I'd like that, too?
Raelynn: smiles
Raelynn: Thank you!
Jilly Ognorn: Walks in to clear the tables
Jilly Ognorn: Moves everything off of every flat surface
Jilly Ognorn: Looks around at the space
Jilly Ognorn: NOW
Jilly Ognorn: You all will be quiet and listen to what Branwyn has found out
Indigo: No one has any swords out
Bixi Fizzlebang: That seems unlikely
Raelynn: But we were just catching up.
Jilly Ognorn: That is a good thing Rae
Talwin: Sits up Straight and attempts to wipe the sour look of his face
Zayden: So Jilly, what are we gonna do with all these empty tables?
Jilly Ognorn: and Tomorrow morning I am certain that Nevin will have a task for you at the morning meeting
Jilly Ognorn: Unless you listen to Branwyn now
Indigo: For who?
Jilly Ognorn: For everyone
Licornah: :: wanders in from the fields :: Sits near Bixi -- let's chat later about what you've been gathering, so we can plant some here ?
Raelynn: Fine fine... as if we're children....
Jilly Ognorn: Taps a spoon on the table
Indigo: What if we already have a task?
Jilly Ognorn: Branwyn has the floor
Zayden: Nice spooning Jilly!
Bixi Fizzlebang: Sounds good! I'm not sure how well this stuff will grow in the mist, it might be nice to partner up!
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not a child just because I'm smaller than you!
Zayden: Bixi is actually very wise
Licornah: :: looks at her :: Who said that? Odd....
Daphene: No, that's Lanek
Jilly Ognorn: I had heard that Lanek was the new wise man
Licornah: Knowledge comes in all shapes and sizes
Jilly Ognorn: When he gets back from the lighthouse and reporting in with Ilero we will ask him
Zayden: There's enough wisdom to go around Jilly
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yes, THANK YOU Licornah.
Jilly Ognorn: Branwyn?
Branwyn: There really isn't that big of a rush
Branwyn: No need to force order upon this lovely bit of chaos
Fives: burps.
Raelynn: It IS lovely chaos, isn't it?
Kelly Ognorn: Quietly brings in flat breads and olives
Branwyn: The house has been so quiet lately
Zayden: Want to throw a party Bran?
Branwyn: Perhaps after hell
Craigh: chuckles.
Zayden: I feel like we should party before hell actually
Branwyn: That sounds like a very good idea
Branwyn: laughs
Craigh: Usually when someone says something like that, it means 'No.' Here she might be literal.
Zayden: and after, of course
Zayden: I mean, it is Hell
Youtargim: We are really going there?
Branwyn: I'm not sure
Zayden: Are we all going?
Talwin: We have your back no matter what
Talwin: Matter of factly
Branwyn: Jenn has gotten two gate scrolls that will open the portal to hell
Talwin: Of course she has
Talwin: dryly
Zayden chuckles
Branwyn: We can do it at the Inn and she is working right now to make sure she can anchor it to the library itself
Talwin: Nods
Talwin: What about the safety of the inn?
Zayden: Did she get approval from the librarians?
Branwyn: That means we can open it right there and not have to wander around
Zayden: They take that stuff seriously
Branwyn: So the idea is perhaps using the book at the portal as bait and see what comes out to us
Branwyn: If this doesn't work I may need to go in
Zayden: Oh sure invite a demon into our world that's a good idea
Fives: Devil!
Branwyn: The problem is time. The time spent in hell is relative to your mindset
Talwin: Eyes Zayden Warningly, but doesn't contradict his words. Clearly, is worried
N'laea: It wouldn't be the first.
Youtargim: Might we get a Djinn to handle it for you?
Fives: Demons are different!
Zayden Eyes Talwin in return, and winks
Talwin: Rolls his eyes, but gives a tiny grin back
N'laea: As long as the one baiting knows, that is what matters.
Branwyn: I'm not sure a representative could return the book AND get my demon hunt mark off me
Youtargim: Does anyone really know what time it is there?
Talwin: Does it matter?
Talwin: Shrugs
Youtargim: Does anyone really care?
Raelynn: How would a djinn help?
Talwin: If frame of mind is what matters, that is what we should attempt to focus
Branwyn: Jenn says that for some, they never return, others years or decades, and others mere minutes
Zayden: I think in Hell it's always 5am
Branwyn: Jenn says we could charm anyone who wants to go in to focus. That would have to be a personal choice
Zayden: in the library?
Talwin: Shrugs
Youtargim: Some of us have already been charmed
Fives: I'd get someone other than Her to cast it on ya.
Talwin: I have no magical protections but I'd gladly go in
Youtargim: winks at Rae
Raelynn: blows him a kiss
Talwin: I take it Mr. Fives is referring to Jenn?
Branwyn: I am not going to be gone longer than a minute. I refuse to lose years to this task and am confident that shall take me through
Nevin Ognorn: Do you think we should evacuate the Inn
Talwin: Confidently
Talwin: You'll do it no problem at all
Talwin: Just like all the other crap
Branwyn: I don't believe we can. Other than guests.
Bixi Fizzlebang: We can't evacuate Gerry
Nevin Ognorn: Nods
Bixi Fizzlebang: We should try to protect him however we can, though
Talwin: I agree
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um... if he dies, can I have a garden in the sunshine?
Nevin Ognorn: Frowns at Bixi
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't want him to die!
Branwyn: Of course we will protect him.
Bixi Fizzlebang: But like... if he does, I want dibs.
Talwin: Bixi, Let's not talk about him like he's already dead
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't want the whole inn, just a little patch of garden
Branwyn: if the portal is outside and we are outside we will make sure nothing enters the inn
Nevin Ognorn: The second most valuable place in the Estate will not be decided by “dibs”
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yes, I mean, ideally he will not be harmed in any way whatsoever.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I love Gerry
Bixi Fizzlebang: But just in case
Licornah: Gerry will be safer away from here. Otherwise, he might be a casualty ... HE doesn't have to go far
Bixi Fizzlebang: I want to get my request in early
Talwin: Well, I know you kind of like me, have you already called dibs on my office?
Raelynn: Maybe not dibs, but Bixi helped create the inn so she has some sway, yes?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I didn't know you had an office, but no, I have no use for an office
N'laea: He cannot leave the inn. He'll disappear.
Branwyn: Bixi did not create the inn
Nevin Ognorn: There is the Manor, then the Lost Eagle, then Otterville and Foriso Town, then Skull Church and the rest of Hourglass
Raelynn: No no not the inn, but she helped give it sunshine.
Branwyn: Ummm ....
Bixi Fizzlebang: I mean, after we get back, I intend to ask Gerry myself for a little garden plot
Bixi Fizzlebang: And if he says no, I will totally respect that
Talwin: Is there history that I missed when the inn was created?
Talwin: It was sunny when we were there
Fives: is now listening
Talwin: Shrugs
Branwyn: Anyway, anyone “taking” the Inn would have to make it their full time occupation and could not run off for months at a time adventuring
Bixi Fizzlebang: I wouldn't want the inn, not at all
Talwin: Well, frankly you would be appointing someone Bran, so it's kind of besides the point
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm not trying to suggest I take it over, if the event should arise that someone need to
Raelynn: Or, um, we just make sure Gerry doesn't die and this is a non-point.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yes, that's my preference
Branwyn: And if someone wants a garden there and would want to deal with Mist sickness possibilities every time they leave it, that is fine as long as Gerry agrees
Talwin: I will make you a garden Bixi! It will be a big garden and I will find a way to make it sunlight. Moving right along
Bixi Fizzlebang: But IF he doesn't make it... I'm just planning for possibilities!
Talwin: Sighs
Bixi Fizzlebang: I would never be able to make it up to you if you were able to do that
Talwin: If an artifact can make the inn, I’m sure there are others out there that can replicate a similar effect
Talwin: But one challenge at a time
Bixi Fizzlebang: Free fresh produce for life!
Zayden: oh nice
Daphene: I would help you find a way to make it worthwhile. As my duty as your... whatever.
Zayden: free pipe-weed for life would be nice too, just saying
Tiberius Branadarus: Slides in and wraps his arms around Branwyn
Talwin: Nods
Branwyn: Hello love
Talwin: Nods
Tiberius Branadarus: It is nice to have noise again
Bixi Fizzlebang: I don't know about free, but I'm sure we can work out a deal, Zayden
Talwin: Lord Branadarus
Talwin: I hear Yout was having some fun?
Zayden: Sounds good Bix!
Branwyn: How far away were you when you heard it?
Tiberius Branadarus: He did well, his somersault almost worked
Bixi Fizzlebang: Maybe barter for good music or jokes
Tiberius Branadarus: Whispers to Branwyn, it was a joyous noise
Zayden: pipe-weed, music, and jokes go together like stars and clouds in the sky
Tiberius Branadarus: He will maybe be able to pull that off sometime
Talwin: Ponders his empty glass sadly
Tiberius Branadarus: I am going to need your help Bixi, Indigo and ummmm who are you? (looking at Daphene)
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yout was doing somersaults?
Tiberius Branadarus: I need three little people to help train the kids
Branwyn: That is Daphene. A follower of Bixi's. A ranger
Tiberius Branadarus: five or six would be better
Bixi Fizzlebang: EXCUSE ME?
Tiberius Branadarus: OH
Zayden: “Little People”?
Tiberius Branadarus: A ranger would be great
Tiberius Branadarus: I am teaching the kids how to fight goblins
Daphene: Not a very good ranger
Talwin: Walked right into that one
Talwin: Mumbles under his breath
Branwyn: People that would be similar in height to the children
Tiberius Branadarus: it is hard for me to do that they need someone smaller more goblin sized
Talwin: Goblin?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, pass
Tiberius Branadarus: We are going to go fight goblins
Zayden: wouldn't it be better to fight giant goblins instead? That way regular sized goblins would be no big deal
Craigh: pretends to be checking his notepad.
Daphene: Um, I would but I'm going to be really busy getting a tour from Talwin
Talwin: pretends to also be checking Craig's notepad
Zayden: I would, but I really rather not
Tiberius Branadarus: I thought it would be a good way of distracting them from their mother's other fighting she has planned
Indigo: I'll help
Tiberius Branadarus: Thank you Indigo
Tiberius Branadarus: You will be the goblin king
Daphene: There surely are better distractions out there
Indigo: Maybe we can get Kenna if no one here will help
Tiberius Branadarus: But we will have to keep you to only one sword
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, let them hang out with Zayden. They'll be distracted plenty
Indigo: They would rather go to hell than fight your kids
Indigo: laughs
Tiberius Branadarus: LAUGHS
Tiberius Branadarus: Maybe I did train them too well
Zayden: Hanging out with the children is fine, I just don't want to be beat up by children
Zayden: children can be surprisingly strong
Tiberius Branadarus: Quick
Zayden: what?
Youtargim: You have to try it Zayden
Youtargim: They are .... really fast
Youtargim: Not great, but fast
Zayden: What are yout?
Indigo: It's just sparring. Not a fight to the death or anything
Youtargim: HAH! Tell that to the kids!
Indigo: laughs again
Zayden: Yes kids take imagination very seriously
Zayden: I would provide some background music to the affair though
Fives: Meh. There's priests here. I'm sure there are healing spells.
Youtargim: My dagger ended up in the moat
Talwin: The Moat?
Zayden: But ok, I'll go, I don't have other plans, could be fun
Tiberius Branadarus: But Youtargim beats them at figures every time
Zayden: It's ok the hit the children back yes?
Talwin: Stifles a laugh just barely
Tiberius Branadarus: Even Dahlia cannot keep up with his math
Raelynn: Figures?
Tiberius Branadarus: You need to hit them, they will know if you are holding back
Zayden: Will do!
Tiberius Branadarus: Nevin you should talk with Youtargim about the books for the Estate, he showed me how I was losing gold
Youtargim: It was only a speculation
Raelynn: Oh, those “figures”
Youtargim: I returned it back to him afterwards
Nevin Ognorn: Raises an eyebrow
Nevin Ognorn: In only the last 24 hours?
Youtargim: It was a busy morning
Youtargim: I had trouble sleeping
Youtargim: On the road I had someone nearby
Youtargim: Not in a separate room
Youtargim: So I got restless and went out walking
Tiberius Branadarus: Early mornign drills are the best
Tiberius Branadarus: Right Indigo?
Indigo: Not that early
Tiberius Branadarus: Right when the sun comes up, the light plays tricks on you
Tiberius Branadarus: you have to be careful and watch
Tiberius Branadarus: well it does not get that bright here
Tiberius Branadarus: But the idea is the same
Tiberius Branadarus: I need to go to the kitchens and find something to eat
Tiberius Branadarus: Kisses Branwyn
Tiberius Branadarus: Looking forward to dinner tonight with everyone
Branwyn: See you in a bit
Zayden: Hey you kiss one of us you gotta kiss all of us
Jilly Ognorn: WHAPS Zayden with a spoon
Licornah: No, no he does not...
Fives: Oh hell no!
Branwyn: laughs
Jilly Ognorn: If the two of them agree, then you know you are in trouble Zayden
Raelynn: I don't need one, but thank you for checking, Zayden!
Youtargim: Blows a kiss
Zayden: ouch
Raelynn: winks
Raelynn: whispers, “You know you can just sneak over, right?”
Zayden: Ok fine, can't blame a Zay for trying
Youtargim: Whispers now I do
Raelynn: Always worth trying, Zay!
Youtargim: So you will be entertaining us tonight Zayden
Zayden smiles at Rae
Youtargim: Just remember there will be lots of kids around
Youtargim: Hard hitting kids
Zayden: so I gotta fight them AND perform for them?
Raelynn: Oh! Yes! Sorry you got food poisoning at the other town. We missed seeing you perform.
Youtargim: I am just saying Zayden that you need to be prepared for some vicious hecklers
Zayden: hmm
Raelynn: I don't think he's ever lost his cool. He's probably fine.,
Youtargim: They did not like it this morning when I picked up the wrong polearm
Zayden: they get this is volunteer right?
Youtargim: Is it really?
Youtargim: Looks over at Jilly
Raelynn: Maybe Jilly will be there to whap them with their spoon if they heckle too much?
Jilly Ognorn: Nods,
Zayden: Thank you Jilly I'd appreciate that
Jilly Ognorn: Zayden, if you are not able to perform it is perfectly ok
Zayden: don't hold back either
Zayden smiles
Zayden: I'll do my best Jilly
Jilly Ognorn: Rae will be able to help you find someone who can loosen you up
Raelynn: Happily!
Zayden: Well now we're talking
Raelynn: Hmm, although I know more in Loosend for that, but I've met people here...
Zayden: what kind of people?
Raelynn: Oh, you tell me and I'm sure I can find someone of interest.
