~ Casting Deiter a beady eye, Isabeau slares at him for a second before she flaps her wings twice and emits a shriek. ~ She then turns her beady eyes to Spree, and the hostility in them melts away. Once again, she repeats her previous actions to Spree. ~

<font color="lightgreen">"That's her way of saying hi."</font> ~ Mistral grins ~ <font color="lightgreen">"She's rather picky...chooses her allies very carefully."</font> ~

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~She narrows her eyes at the hawk before turning to her human comrades.~ "I wonder if the wolves are anywhere near." ~She looks over at Larry.~ "Shadow's pups are probably gargantuan by now." ~She thinks fondly of her white wolf.~

oc..I have received both SSJ4 and Neb's stuff, but I do not know when to work them in, or how. There is a problem in that SSJ4 is dualing as a fighter thief, and Neb has a hatred for thieves...are they going to be enemies as soon as they see each other?
Somebody help me!!!

"Heh nice to meet you too." He said with a grin as he watched Isabeau.

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" If you are guided by the stars, you will only be able to travel by night. If you are guided by a map, you will be dependant on a piece of paper that is easily lost. If you are guided by your soul, you will always choose the right path."

ooc: http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif Send me the forms Larry... And they can both come in with the tavern maybe? We'll start that up as soon as Kaz comes back in.

dont worry, Neb and myself worked this out over AIM... its only thief GUILDS that he hates, apparantly...

and you can pick me up in a bar, telling some patrons of my recent battle with Jarlaxle (how do you think i got that ring?).

<font color="silver">Remembering the wolf, Larry smiles and replies...</font><font color="white">Well, I hope they are going to grow up strong like their mother!

Well...do we continue to wait here for Kaz, or should we go looking for trouble?</font>

<font color="silver">Seeing the disapproving glare from Mistral at that last question, Larry turns to Deiter and asks...</font>

<font color="white">"Anyone hungry??"</font>

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I have an idea for a very easy and quick sub-plot that we can do either tonight or run it for a few days...
Anyone interested???
It has nothing to do with my personal char...
It will win us some money, good reputation, and be action packed, and not battle oriented, though it will involve some small-time criminals...



[This message has been edited by Larry_OHF (edited 10-28-2001).]

im very interested... course, gotta meet (and hire, a mercenary doesnt work for absolutely free) my character first...

ooc: http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif I dunno about to-night. I get cut off from the internet in half an hour and I need to finish my chapter review on Georgia's founding. ~shoots Oglethorpe~

Her eyes are shrouded for a moment, as Larry's words sink in. A dull ache forms in her heart and she turns to him, Spree and Deiter.

<font color="lightblue">"Go ahead without me; I shall wait for Kaz here... yes, Larry, you as well."</font> ~ She takes a deep breath ~ <font color="lightblue"> "All of you deserve some light-hearted activity after all we've been through."</font>

She falls silent and steps away from the group, beckoning Isabeau to her side.

~She shrugs~ "A'ight Mistral." ~She gives a sly grin to Deiter.~ "Don't drink to much! I'm not getting you a bucket this time!" ~She laughs~

ooc...<font color="white">hehe...you're going to be in the hot-spot of danger anyway...this way, you will be able to prove to our group that you are a worthy companion...http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif</font>

He grinned at Chani then looked at Larry"Yeah I'm feeling kind of hungry."

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" If you are guided by the stars, you will only be able to travel by night. If you are guided by a map, you will be dependant on a piece of paper that is easily lost. If you are guided by your soul, you will always choose the right path."

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<font color="silver">Feeling like he had said someting wrong, Larry reaches out to Mistral, laying a hand on her shoulder...</font>

<font color="white">"What's wrong? Did I offend you by speaking lightly of Kaz's unknown whereabouts?" I meant no ill for her, you know this...</font>

<font color="silver">Turning back around to Deiter, he shrugged...and asked</font>

<font color="white">"Hotcakes or wyvern eggs?"</font>

okay then... just need somebody to walk into a bar, overhear me telling my story to a tavern patron, hire me (1000 gold and a magical item before or after the quest), and i'll be on my way!

~She makes a gagging noise.~ "You have GOT to be kidding me. Wyvern eggs?!" ~She shudders.~ "How about we all just grab a drink and see one of those plays at the Five Flagons? Maverick was telling me they were pretty good."

A bit steep for somebody that wants into the game so bad he is pratically begging!
Besides, we cannot start Kaz's story until she comes online. I was going to get you in tonight, before she woke up in the morning. Do you want in before or after Kaz has her show up and running???

i think itd be best for me to get in before... id like to show you nice people my skills. and my price is negotiable, but i am a mercenary.

<font color="silver">Larry, being torn by the decision to leave Mistral alone and go eat or stay by her side, when all she probably wants is some time alone and therefore would anger if not given that space, Larry finally gives in, and begins to walk in the direction of a tavern, Spree and Deiter leading the way...
He looks back to see that Mistral is still there, staring at the fishes swimming by. What a lousy meal this was going to be...</font>

She heaves a sigh of relief, glad that he had not seen her shudders at his touch. Folding her arms, she begins pacing around the bridge, hoping for Kaz to come along...

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<font color=lightblue> Walking into the Five Flagons they look around for somewhere to sit in the busy tavern. </font>

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" If you are guided by the stars, you will only be able to travel by night. If you are guided by a map, you will be dependant on a piece of paper that is easily lost. If you are guided by your soul, you will always choose the right path."

ooc: Ummm... Seph... Remind us why we need a mercenary? http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

gonna take a shower...
be right back...
nude and dripping wet...
http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif

ooc: Larry... nude... wet... http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/puke.gif I'M SCARRED FOR LIFE! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/crying.gif

To much info bud... http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/eek7.gif


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" If you are guided by the stars, you will only be able to travel by night. If you are guided by a map, you will be dependant on a piece of paper that is easily lost. If you are guided by your soul, you will always choose the right path."

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ooc: Amen... http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif Night ya'll.

<font color=gray>Sitting in the corner of the Five Flagons was the dark mercenary known only as Sephi. he was recounting his tales to the nearest patron, this time about his battles in the Underdark. So there I was, he was saying, leaning forward and laying his bright blue sword, Shocksword, on the table, battling the great mercenary leader Jarlaxle himself. 'Twas a fierce battle, I tell you, and I had to work my sword furiously just to keep him off of me. Finally, when I got him cornered, a group of his thugs came out and began to fire their hand crossbows at me. Seeing as how i only have leather armor, the bolts got through rather easily. But I wasn't about to quit, and right before I fell asleep I stole that Drow's ring and cast Dimension Door outta there!
He turns, and looks at the group that just sat down next to him, dismissing the parton he was chatting up just a few seconds ago.

ooc: Lolhttp://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...s/biglaugh.gifG'night

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" If you are guided by the stars, you will only be able to travel by night. If you are guided by a map, you will be dependant on a piece of paper that is easily lost. If you are guided by your soul, you will always choose the right path."

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ooc: I need to head for bed too. G'night guys, cya'll some time after school arg...

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" If you are guided by the stars, you will only be able to travel by night. If you are guided by a map, you will be dependant on a piece of paper that is easily lost. If you are guided by your soul, you will always choose the right path."

Well, Mistral? Are you staying online?

<font color="silver">Over-hearing a man's tale of adventure, Larry decides to stroll over that way to hear a little better, as adventure was always exciting to him.</font>

<font color=gray>So anyways, he Sephi continued, barely acknowledging the man who seemed to be walking closer, even though he put his other hand on his sword now, it seemed that I had taken one of those Drow with me when i escaped through that dimension door. Well, not wanting to be turned into elf chunks I quickly hid in the shadows. However, I was a bit woozy from their mind poisons, so I was rather obvious even though I didn't know it. Somehow I got behind him without him noticing, and quickly brought Shocksword here, he patted his blade, into the creature's back! Now, if you want to hear any more of my tales sir, it'll be another five gold. If not, go scamper off to your room.
He sensed Larry come up behind him, and grabbed his sword tighter, preparing to leap out of the chair at the very instance of a threat.</font>

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(ooc: I'm staying online sporadically. Please continue with Seph, even after you've read this message. If need be, get the hawk to send a reply to my character.)

Holding the rails of the bridge in a death grip, she closes her eyes and listens to the bustle of activity going on in the city. The intensity of her inner turmoil takes its toll on her… <font color="lightblue">Oh! I'm so sorry, Isabeau… I didn't mean to hurt you like that!…</font> ~ In horror, she opens her eyes to see Isabeau beginning to sway. She cuddles her familiar close in her arms, gently rocking her ~ <font color="lightblue">…Everything's my fault…</font>

~ A tear wilfully forces its way out of her right eye and runs down her cheek, unchecked. <font color="lightgreen">How welcome death would be in such a moment! For I've failed you, Father and Mother… I can't even take care of my sister… and I've almost lost my temper at Larry, when I shouldn't have left her in the sea-elven palace in the first place!</font> ~ Isabeau, sensing her distress, hovers around her, careful to protect herself from the psionic blast Mistral had just sent to her ~

She cups her hands to her ears in a desperate attempt to silence the thoughts which bombard her mind unyieldingly ~ <font color="lightgreen">But it is his fault! He had to kiss me and behave in such a strange way after that, arousing my doubts and fears…Mystra, how can I blame one whom I'm supposed to love?… What is love? … How can I love him when I have all these negative thoughts about him?!…</font> ~

Her right hand rises to hold her temple while her left clings on to the rail again. <font color="lightgreen">I cannot go on like this… I must have been mad to promise never to leave him… I don't even know him well enough.</font> ~ She spies a piece of paper on the pavement, grabs it and begins scribbling her note ~

<font color="white">Larry,
Forget all that has happened to us after our encounter in Spree's palace. We shall always be good friends, but you no longer bear the burden of protecting Kaz; you have done more than enough for her.</font>

~ She ties the note to Isabeau's feet and sends her flying to the Five Flagons tavern. ~

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...you continue to break my heart...http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/frown.gif
pleeeeeeessssee e-mail me some description on what you are doing!!!
My character might go into a raving fit soon if you don't ...

<font color="silver">Larry walks up behind the man, and announces his presence...</font>

<font color="white">"Good day to you sir!"</font>

<font color=gray>Sephi, taken slightly aback by the man's loud and obvious greeting, spun around quickly, reaching for his sheath even though his sword wasn't there. When he realized that the man was no threat, he sat back down and pushed the chair next to him out, motioning for the stranger to sit down. Ah, good evening sir. Might I regale you with a tale of my adventures? Only three silvers and a gold for the first one! But first, perhaps we should get some food, if, of course, you intend on staying long. He motioned towards the bar tender for a small meal and threw two gold pieces to him.</font>

ooc: i probably need to go eat now... itll take about 5-10 minutes, i hope...

(ooc: Extremely slow server here, I can't email you http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/frown.gif But this is role-playing, Larry, just react as you will... just try to come up with a reason so that you'll stay in the tavern and let Seph have his chance http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif I have no real plan in mind, but I can assure you that all the barrage in my earlier post is very real http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif)

~ After circling the skies for a few rounds, Isabeau spots some drunkards staggering out of what appears to be a tavern. She swoops down and studies the plaque hanging from the roof of the tavern... <font color="white">Five Flagons</font> ~ With a peculiar action that resembles a nod, she flies around looking for an opening. ~

~Just at the moment, a potential patron trots along and swings the door open. Seizing her chance, Isabeau swiftly follows him. Her beady eyes scan across the room rapidly and she spots Larry. Giving a shriek, she zooms for him and perches on his shoulder, flapping her wings vigorously. ~

<font color="silver">Little did the man know that Nightblade at his side had been humming anxiously when the startled fella jumped to grab at a sword that was not in its sheath. Yet, now he seemed at peace.</font>

<font color="white">"Your tales intrigue me. I am the adventuring sort as well, though maybe for different gains. Tell me first, then, what is it that drives your desire to boldly move on from day to day, bringing down evil? Is i a personal passion or do you have exterior influences?"</font>

~ Having jotted down her troubled thoughts, she feels considerably better. Taking a deep breath, she begins to walk around the city, hunting for Kaz. ~