OOC- well then, Skye better watch her sense of humour, or she's going to be in a tight spot, isn't she? ^^;

IC- Skye looked at the newcomers sadly, miserable merely because she knew her powers of helping others did not extend to changing one's past. Patting Chiao Tung's arm comfortingly, she spoke up. "Come, you all must be tired from your long journeys. Let us not dwell on the past, but learn from it and become stronger for the future to come. Perhaps it would be better not to question each other's purpose of journey. I'll show you each rooms you can stay in, and the layout of this building if you wish for a tour." She waited silently for a response.

Alasdair stands and after a moment he forces a smile. "Aye... A night's rest would do us all well. Please, lead the way." He looks to the others with a nod.

OOC: no worries, talthus won't kill jokers or anything so long as they don't get in his way, and he has even more tolerance for female jokers but he still doesn't like them very much.

IC:"indeed, thank you for your generosity." Talthus glares at alasdair suspiciously and slowly walks in to the building.

Chiao Fung bowed to Skye. "I thank you kindly for this offering, madam. This kindness shall be remembered by Chiao Fung." And Chiao Fung followed Skye into the great temple, its vast interior, magnificent columns and vaulted ceiling filling him with a momentary yet uplifting sense of peace. Eventually he was led to a room.

"We hope you'll find this little room comfortable," said Skye with a gentle smile. "Don't think too much. Rest well, friend." Chiao Fung smiled and nodded in acknowledgement.

As he sat on the comfortable bed and contemplated the scenery outside the window, all clad in silver by the full moon, the memories returned. How could he have slain his own beloved by accident? How could he have made such a wrong move? He could never, ever forgive himself, nor could he face his own countryfolk ever again. Unless... Unless...

[ 09-16-2002, 01:42 AM: Message edited by: K T Ong ]

Talthus walks over to the wall and sits down against it. "I'm going to stay up for a little while" he pulls out a dagger from each boot and begins to sharper them.

Talthus looks at Alasdair "you, Alasdair is it? You say you're from all regions of the North, you must be able to tell me then. When you left, were there still raiders hitting each village and kingdom possible? Or did that end a long time ago?"

ooc: I'm getting a bit concerned for poor Alasdair...

OOC: question, where's Avy? should we wait for em or should we build up this part of the story on our own?

IC: "You should also be able to tell me if you're one of those raiders or not" Talthus winces at Alasdair "by gods, if you are, then you better start running now" :mad: [img]graemlins/chaos.gif[/img] :mad:

Talthus stands up slowly with his hand on the hilt of his sword "I bet you are one of those raiders. There are only a few people who I have known from the North, and it seems to me that you're more likely to be a raider than anything else. You are, after all, from all places up North aren't you?" Begins to draw his sword slowly "So in other words, you raiders have pillaged and plundered almost every village and kingdom to the North. I HATE raiders..." Talthus' eyes flicker red for just a moment then turn ice cold once more. The look on his face portrays pure hatred at the thought of Alasdair being a raider.

[ 09-16-2002, 09:18 AM: Message edited by: Talthus ]

ooc ~ To Talthus: I believe it should be okay for us to develop the story without Avatar first, and I'm sure he'll understand. Maybe he's preoccupied with certain things for the time being. And yup -- it looks like you've just made my greatest fear come true. :rolleyes:

IC ~ Suddenly, Chiao Fung's sharp ears picked up the sound of a weapon slowly leaving its scabbard. Sensing something might be wrong, he walked out of his room and followed the sound to the place where as far as he could tell it seemed to come from. Much to his alarm, he saw Talthus standing before Alasdair, an angry expression on his face and slowly drawing his weapon.

"Ho, friends," said Chiao Fung in a gentle voice, "what is the problem?"

" I dont think you want to do that in this Temple my friend " The group hear's as a rather tall and broad man wearing ruby colored armor step's into the room, his voice is baratone and clam and pleaseing to hear. Talthus suddenly feel's immobile as the man walks up to him, and looks down on him. "I know you are all vistor's here and you are welcome in this temple, but I will not tolerate any violence amongst it's visitor's. Now good sir, if you will only sheath your blade you will be free to move, but do it again and I will not not be so hospitable". With that said the man turn's and look's to eack one of you " I am Elif and I am so to speak the care taker of this temple and those who rest here, fell free to walk about and use the facilities, ask for what you need and it will be provided, but take something by force and you will answer to me, is that understood ?"

ooc> can y'all please turn off your siggy's when you post please. Thanks.
Sorry I didnt post in here sooner I was in New York for the weekend. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[ 09-16-2002, 03:30 PM: Message edited by: Elif Godson ]

OOC- welcome back Elif. ^^ have fun?

IC- Skye rushed in. "What's the problem?" she asked, her eyes momentarily flashing with anger. Realising that no one was invading, and whatever skirmish that had arisen had been put down, she relaxed. "Please listen to what Elif says," she told the others. "We welcome any visitors, as long as they abide by specific rules of politness. And that includes violence." She paused, then continued. "Perhaps, since none of you seem ready to rest, you would like something to eat and entertainment. I'll show you the library, if you wish." She walked away calmly, her chestnut braid swishing behind her.