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 Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:01 pm
"Representative of who?" he asked tentatively, fingers ready to sketch the outline of a spell. He was still on his guard. He could not afford to be otherwise. Blue-green eyes glittered in the darkness, and one could see the wheels turning behind them.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:22 am
Remus eyed the cyclops but he didn't make any sudden moves for his weapons. One hand did rest on the grip of his pistol, but this was something the Imperator had a habit of doing at this point. The cyclops seemed familiar, but Remus assumed that it was just more tricks this world was playing on him.
((I'm trying to remember if Remus encountered Frida in the Dome at some point.))
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:34 am
"It's nothing important - we can talk about it after we find your wife. Suffice to say, I'm on your side." Frida took a tentative step forward, the grip on her staff tightening. "May I make a light? It's - it's really hard to see who's there."
[ I don't think so - I've only posted as her twice, maybe three times. At least two of those were against Emma, where she lost - to toxic-only-to-Emma cellphone fumes. ^///^
That was a while ago, of course. ]
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:38 am
((Emma definitely remembers that.))
"You may." His weight of the daggers up his sleeve was a reassurance, and he contemplated sliding one out as Frida took a step forward. He could not rely only on magic to defend himself and the others, and every spark of sorcery he could spare was going to maintaining various spells.
The matter of the cyclops' employers was still on his mind. The temptation to draw the information from her was great, but such an invasion of privacy would have to be provoked.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:48 am
[ Hey, she apologized! ]
Frida touched the tip of her staff, letting the magic flow from her to the staff. It lit instantly, illuminating a dim little circle around her - far enough to shine on everyone around, but not much further. Frida curtsied nervously, and came back with a small smile. "Do any of you need healing?" she asked, tightening her grip on her staff.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:53 am
((I know. That doesn't stop Emma from recalling the incidents.))
Hrothbert returned the curtsy with a quick bow; the instinct of formality ran deep with both Bainbridges.
You have no idea how much. he thought in response to Frida's question, but was reluctant to voice that opinion. His trust did not yet reach far enough to let her anywhere near him with magic.
Instead, the lord shook his head. "Not I."
((Uh...should we wait for CU and Kaok?))
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:10 pm
Spent my days with a woman unkind,
Smoked my stuff and drank all my wine.
Made up my mind to make a new start,
Going to california with an aching in my heart.
"No, but thank you." The Faun said simply, loosening up briefly. Perhaps this cyclops wasn't their enemy, but the enemy still could be around somewhere. Maybe very close.Someone told me theres a girl out there
With love in her eyes and flowers in her hair.
Took my chances on a big jet plane,
Never let them tell you that theyre all the same.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:55 pm
((This will probably be my only post for awhile. I should be back later this evening though.))
Remus had gotten over his stomach discomfort and his strength was returning. He shook his head at Frida's offer.
"That's a negative. However, I do appreciate your concern."
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:07 pm
[ Well, s**t, guys. Way to make me feel like a good healer. ]
"Right," Frida said, clutching her staff to her chest. She stuck her hair behind her ear nervously. "I'm glad you three aren't hurt, anyway."
Well, she'd come in not thinking that anyone would even be around. At least, now, she wouldn't have to simply run away from every fight.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:20 pm
"We should keep moving."
The strange shapes in the shadows had moved closer in that short period that the group had been standing still. Clicking claws and chirps were growing louder, steadily and quickly.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:23 pm
Spent my days with a woman unkind,
Smoked my stuff and drank all my wine.
Made up my mind to make a new start,
Going to california with an aching in my heart.
Kaok was on her guard again.
"I concur."
((Sorry, short.))Someone told me theres a girl out there
With love in her eyes and flowers in her hair.
Took my chances on a big jet plane,
Never let them tell you that theyre all the same.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:35 pm
Remus looked around for whatever foe might have been approaching as he followed the group further in.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:39 pm
((Disclaimer: This comes from the more disturbing parts of my imagination.))
Emma stepped out of the shadows. Or at least, something wearing her face. Whatever it was had the enchantress' height and build, but seemed halfway through the nastier stages of decomposition. Her jaw moved at odd angles as she spoke, and her voice was a hoarse rattle.
"Well, you've come a long way for naught."
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:48 pm
Spent my days with a woman unkind,
Smoked my stuff and drank all my wine.
Made up my mind to make a new start,
Going to california with an aching in my heart.
Oh no. No, no, no.
She forced the soldier in her took over, leaving her personal feelings behind.
"Get out of our way."
You are a trick. You are a trick...Someone told me theres a girl out there
With love in her eyes and flowers in her hair.
Took my chances on a big jet plane,
Never let them tell you that theyre all the same.
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:04 pm
Seeing Emma in a rotted state caused Remus' stomach to turn. He knew it was a trick, but it was still beyond perverse to him. The Imperator covered his mouth, turned around and puked onto the rocky ground. He wiped the spittle and bile from his chin before unslinging Perseverance.
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