[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "vert are you recoding the stories for the FX site?"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Yes, I am."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "Cool"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Amba or Esse, have a story you are burning to tell?"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "I don't I'm sorry
"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Esse?"
[GuildChat] [GuildChat] kysi: good night all!!
[Spatial] ***kysi has gone offline at Tue Nov 01 00:25:23 2005.
[GuildChat] [GuildChat] vert: Good night, Kysi
[Spatial] Esse says, "Sadly, I haven't finished mine. But I will have one for next time and will send this when it is done if you like"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Alright, how about this then... shall we do a round robin story? These are some of my favorite."
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "One person starts the story, tells a little bit, then hands it off to the next person in the circle. We go around taking turns adding to it, until eventually we reach a conclusion."
[Spatial] Esse says, "I'm game"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "I haven't done that before hehe"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "I think you'll enjoy it, in that case.
Would anyone like to set the scene?"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "should get in more of a circle"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Uhm, did you set this plant on fire??/"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Yes, the smoke wards off Nightsisters"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Very well then, how about if I get this one started?"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias cheers for you!
[Spatial] Esse nods at you.
[Spatial] Esse says, "Short afk first?"
[GuildChat] [GuildChat] shala-renn: night all! tell rogue thanks for coming for me
[Spatial] Esse says, "brb sec. I need a coffee
"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Do you need a moment? Sure, that's fine."
[GuildChat] [GuildChat] billie: Be well, hun!
[GuildChat] [GuildChat] vert: Night, Shala
[GuildChat] [GuildChat] zubin: take care Shala
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Yeah, gimme a min to bring my supper in"
[Spatial] Esse says, "This smoke is making me sleepy....what plant were you burning in it??"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Me too getting a drink before we start
"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "lol"
[Spatial] Esse says, "brb"
[Spatial] ***shala-renn has gone offline at Tue Nov 01 00:30:40 2005.
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "OK, I got 25 minutes then I turn into a pumpkin, Vert"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Okay. We can aim for a half hour story in that case."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "ok"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "I've never been so menaced by a cluster of brambles before"
[Spatial] Esse says, "back, thank you"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Back too
"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "yay"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Excellent, let's get started then.
"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias agrees with you.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia nods at you.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Jaith pushed aside another stray branch as he picked his way through the forest. He heard his parteer, Xandi, close behind. But he didn't dare look back to check on her."
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "They had been traversing the forest for most of the night, and were finally nearing their objective. Which was at once a relief and a source of renewed fright."
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "A haunting series of low hoots seemed to shadow them from high above in the treetops. 'Come on, we're almost there!' he grunted breathlessly"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "'I'm trying! I think I twisted my ankle back there' came Xandi's reply. He could hear the fear in her voice."
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Okay, next person.
"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Jaith steadied his hands and dug through his backpack."
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Billie?"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "He found what he was looking for, the little snub-nosed blaster he'd kept hidden from Xandi."
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Turning, he started toward her, but his second step slid on something in the jungle path."
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Puzzled, he peered down, and gasped."
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "(Next)"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "amba"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Ok"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Something slithered away through the leaves of the forest floor and he just caught a glimpse of it's spiny tail as it disappeared....."
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "He jumped back in fright'"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "He called out to Xandi, are you okay?"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "I'm coming to help you"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Next
"
[Spatial] No such command, mood, chat type: kick
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "esse"
[Spatial] Esse says, "He noticed the telltale slime that had caused his slip and shuddered at the thought of what that entailed"
[Spatial] Esse says, "But he knew he must see to it that Xandi was able to make it to the objective."
[Spatial] Esse says, "He knew that they would both have to be strong and ready when they approached their quarry. The last time they failed."
[Spatial] Esse points at Zubin Rondarias.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "Jaith pressed on toward a clearing"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, ""almost there I think... "ouch" Xandi exclaimed"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "jaith hesitated."
[Spatial] Kysi Shyft has left the group.
[Combat] Kysi Shyft has left the group.
[Spatial] Shala-renn Xibotepotl has left the group.
[Combat] Shala-renn Xibotepotl has left the group.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, ""you ok?""
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, ""yes, just caught myself on one of those blasted thorns" Xandi said"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "next"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday tickles you mercilessly.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Xandi limped to Jaith's side. Draping one arm over his shoulders for support, they pressed on into the clearing."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias grins at you.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Before them rose the crumbling remains of an ancient building. Perhaps a temple or shrine of some sort. The shattered fragments of columns and statues stood silent guard over the long overgrown grounds."
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Jaith whistled in appreciation, 'I'll say one thing for our mark... he has a flair for the dramatic.'"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Xandi grimaced in pain, 'Architecture aside, I'd say he has questionable taste in home gardening'"
[Spatial] Esse says, "Hehe"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "hehe"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Jaith lowered his infrared visor and scanned the area. No sign of obvious traps or mines. Rather careless for a fugitive on the run, actually."
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "You're up, Billie"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Xandi carefully pressed at buttons on the little pad in her hand. "No sensors," she said."
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "They nodded at one another"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Taking the lead, as was their mutual habit, Jaith moved slowly through the ruins"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Xandi followed several feet behind him. They could make out few details in the murk."
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Occassional nightbirds made strange calls in the distance, but they never sounded calm, at any time of day."
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, ""This way," Jaith whispered back. "In here.""
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, ""Where?" argued Xandi."
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Silently, Jaith stepped over low stone walls and crept up to a dusty brick wall"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "He seemed to be searching for something in the dark. Xandi could not make out his gaze"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "Then she saw him reach into the mortar, and heard a loud and sharp click. She jumped, despite herself."
[Spatial] Billie Holiday says, tired, "(next)"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias smiles at Amba Tekia.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "A huge heavy gate rumbled open and he stepped through a dark, black opening, pushing the cobwebs back to allow them through....."
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "He called to Xandi to follow and keep close"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "It was damp and foul smelling, she screwed up her nose"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "In the pitch black it was hard to see anything at all, but as their eyes adjusted a small light in the distance caught their gaze"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Jaith's hand tightened around his weapon...and they moved forward slowly"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Next
"
[GroupChat] [GroupChat] billie: I must bail out guys =(
[GroupChat] [GroupChat] zubin: Oh Noo
[GroupChat] [GroupChat] billie: Hugs all round
[GuildChat] [GuildChat] zubin: /hug billie
[GuildChat] [GuildChat] billie: Sorry, I'm a pumpkin
[GroupChat] [GroupChat] vert: Sorry Billie, I'll try to post a transcript later so you'll have closure on the story.
[Spatial] Esse says, ""Maybe you should light a torch", Xandi said. " I don't like the stench in here, and I don't know what we are walking on.""
[GroupChat] [GroupChat] billie: Thanks! GL w/ it gang
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias gives Billie Holiday a hug.
[GroupChat] [GroupChat] vert: Have a good night. Nice to see you again!
[Spatial] Billie Holiday gives you a hug.
[Spatial] Billie Holiday gives Zubin Rondarias a hug.
[Spatial] You wish Billie Holiday well and hope to see her soon.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia wishes Billie Holiday well and hopes to see her soon.
[Spatial] Esse says, "Thank you Billie"
[Spatial] Billie Holiday wishes Esse well and hopes to see him soon.
[Spatial] Esse wishes Billie Holiday well and hopes to see her soon.
[Spatial] Billie Holiday wishes Amba Tekia well and hopes to see her soon.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Take care, Billie."
[Spatial] Billie Holiday yawns.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Night Billie
"
[GroupChat] [GroupChat] billie: Thanks, y'all. Good luck! Thanks again for coming and making this extra special
[Spatial] Billie Holiday waves.
[GuildChat] [GuildChat] zubin: rest well lady day
[Spatial] ***billie has gone offline at Tue Nov 01 01:04:21 2005.
[Spatial] Esse says, "continue?"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "yes please
"
[Spatial] You nod.
[Spatial] Esse says, "At that suggestion, Jaith reached into his pack and withdrew a torch. Lighting it revealed something they hadn't expected."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias gasps at Esse.
[Spatial] Esse says, "The small room they had entered showed signs of a struggle."
[Spatial] Esse says, "There were pools of blood on the dusty floor and streaks of blood leading through the next door."
[Spatial] Esse says, "Someone was wounded or worse and had been dragged away"
[Spatial] Esse points at Zubin Rondarias.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "jaith shouldered his apprehension and pressed on toward the door"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "Xandi said we must verify the kill if someone else got the mark before us"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "jaith looked at xandi and noticed she was sweaty, and looked tired"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "you ok? said jaith"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "I'll feel better once we are off this forsaken planet"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "Xandi gave him a reassuring smile"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "jaith quietly opened the door"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and beyond he saw..."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "next"
[Spatial] TAG! You're it! Zubin Rondarias tags you.
[Spatial] Your camp has been disbanded.
[Combat] You earned Scouting experience.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Beyond the door, he saw a figure tied to a chair. Badly beaten."
[Spatial] You begin to deploy the camping kit.
[Spatial] You have entered camp:camp_master.
[Spatial] While in the camp, medics and entertainers can heal your wounds.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "As he drew closer, flickering torchlight illuminated the person's face. Jaith was seized by shock, and nearly dropping the torch. Tied to the chair, covered with bruises and cuts, was his partner Xandi."
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "'Finally, I thought we'd never arrive,' came a familiar yet cold voice from behind him, 'The strain of holding this form for days was nearly the end of me'"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Jaith wheeled around to confront the person who only a moment ago had been his trusted ally. Xandi's smooth skin had given way to bumpy gray hide. Her eyes flickered with calculating malice in the torchlight. A Clawdite changeling!"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Amba"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "He couldn't believe his eyes, how! when did this happen? Xandi was always at his side..."
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Jaith backed away, his thoughts were confused, he was full of concern for Xandi, and what this "thing" had done to her!"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "He reached for her and she felt cool to his touch but she was breathing....just"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "The changeling's eyes glittered and it snarled at Jaith, and moved toward him a sharp blade flashed in the torchlight"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Next
"
[Spatial] Esse says, "Jaith remembered the pistol he had prepared earlier. Then he recalled the way that the changeling had absorbed the bullets and beams that had been hurled at him before."
[Spatial] Esse says, "He glanced around the room and saw the wicker chairs, the straw covered floor and the coils of hemp at the changeling's feet."
[Spatial] Esse says, "Then he thought of the torch..."
[Spatial] Esse points at Zubin Rondarias.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "the changeling was quickly upon Jaith with the sword"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "jaith dodged the swing"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "then another and another"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "the changeling was growing frustrated at this as the pair darted around the room"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "then Jaith's luck wore out, the changeling's blade caught his arm"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "the gash on his arm was painful but not fatal, Jaith stayed up"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and in a moment of the changeling's relaxed guard at his success, jaith tagged the changeling with the torch"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "the changeling roared in pain and dropped the blade"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "now the changeling was on the defensive"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "jaith waved the torch at the changeling, and now the changeling was dartign around the room avoiding jaith's blows"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "but the wound on jaith's arm was losing too much blood as he forced himself to keep up with the quick changeling"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "ultimately he overextended himself and the chageling knocked the torch from jaith's hand"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "jaith was knocked to the ground and panting"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "the changeling pounced on jaith with feline grace"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and the changeling came in close to Jaith's face smiling..."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and then Jaith smiled back at him"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "in a manner of someone either completely without fear or of extreme stupidity..."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "next"
[Spatial] TAG! You're it! Zubin Rondarias tags you.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "In the scuffle, Jaith's hand had found the hilt of the dropped sword in the darkness. Now he raised it threateningly to his attacker's throat"
[Spatial] Esse says, "LOL"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "In a flash, the alien face of the Clawdite was once more replaced by the warm features of Xandi. She looked down at him pleadingly, 'Please Jaith... don't hurt me.'"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "His brow furrowed in anger, 'Why are you playing these ridiculous games, monster?'"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "'I would never hurt you, Jaith. Please, let me go. I can explain everything.'"
[Spatial] You spatial chat message was truncated because it was too long.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Perhaps he had lost too much blood, or perhaps it was exhaustion from the days' long trek through the forest. But Jaith watched himself act against his own judgement. He slowly scooted back and rose to his feet, keeping the raised sword pointed like a wa"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "warding sign against his attacker."
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "'Silly bounty hunter,' The Xandi-shape snickered against with malevolence, 'Haven't you yet wondered why I brought the two of you here of all places?'"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias ponders.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Slowly she backed toward the doorway in the far wall. Reacting to late, Jaith charged forward just as a stone slab sealed him and the unconcious real Xandi alone in the chamber"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Amba"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Incidentally, it's getting a little late here. Let's try to work toward a conclusion on this pass through the circle?"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Jaith swore in frustration....he had been tricked. He dropped to his knees, exhausted from the fight."
[Spatial] Esse says, "OK"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "Ok"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "His mind started to clear a little after his initial shock at being trapped and he suddenly thought of Xandi. He turned and moved towards her, she was still unconcious in the chair"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "He bent and touched her face, she was alive that was the main thing, now he had to find a way to get them both out of this mess."
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, ""Wake up" he shook her gently, she didn't respond at first, but then she opened her eyes and looked up at him....Jaith!! she cried..."
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "next
"
[Spatial] Esse says, "He quickly untied her and tended to her wounds. She had lost blood but was not as badly harmed as he had first thought."
[Spatial] Esse says, "Gathering his wits, he looked about the room to take in the surroundings. They had both been too occupied to see the heavy-looking crate in the corner of the room"
[Spatial] Esse says, ""See if there is a way out", Xandi implored. But Jaith first wanted to see what the strange box held."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias cringes away from Esse in fear.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "hehe"
[Spatial] Esse says, "He pointed to it, and she nodded. Together they moved toward the container, and, taking a mutual breath, Xandi opened it...."
[Spatial] Esse points at Zubin Rondarias.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and out leaped a snake-like creature that snapped at Jaith's face"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "it was slimy on it's underside like a slug, and its barbed tail looked similar to that which he had seen outside"
[Spatial] Esse bonks Zubin Rondarias on the head resulting in a hollow sound.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia boggles at Zubin Rondarias.
[Spatial] You cackle.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia grins at Zubin Rondarias.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "?"
[Spatial] Esse teases Zubin Rondarias.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "did I make a mistake?"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "No, please continue."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "ok"
[Spatial] Esse says, "Noooo, do continue. We are just foolin' with you..."
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "This is fun
"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "It was a snake, not conveniently placed explosives useful for opening sealed doors"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "Jaith wasn't very fast at this point but did fall back just out of the creature's reach"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia grins at you.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "the abundance of hemp on the ground allowed Xandi to quickly use it like a lasoo on the creature"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and between the two they restrained the creature."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "then Xandi looked at Jaith and winked"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "she then screamed as shrilly as she could"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "Jaith then chimed in"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and screamed in pain... and picked up the torch which hadn't quite smoldered out"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "he grabbed a handful of straw"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and then the two went silent"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and like clockwork the changeling came back, and removed the stone"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "only to get a bite from the angered serpent who was loosed upon him"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "Jaith then set upon the wounded changeling"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and before he coulf burn him with the torch"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "Xandi said "no, wait...""
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "and grabbed the torch from his hand "Allow me""
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "And she lowered the torch to the changelings face, and said "never will you wear My face again""
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "the end"
[Spatial] Esse cheers for Zubin Rondarias.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia cheers for Zubin Rondarias.
[Spatial] You clap your hands together.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia applauds Amba Tekia.
[Spatial] Amba Tekia cheers for you!
[Spatial] Your camp has been disbanded.
[Combat] You earned Scouting experience.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias cheers for you!
[Spatial] Amba Tekia cheers for Esse.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias cheers for Amba Tekia.
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias cheers for Esse.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Great fun, all!"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Wow, that camp expired right on schedule."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "yep"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "That was cool fun, thanks for inviting us along!"
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Thank you for coming. I'm glad it turned out as well as it did."
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "I almost thought of having jaith remember he had a grenade in his pack... but I wanted a more dramatic end
"
[Spatial] Esse says, "And as they looked again in the chest, to see what the serpent was guarding, they found a wealth of jewels and a note from the changeling: Here is a ransom. It will make you rich beyond your wildest dreams. Now please leave me alone....."
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "lol"
[Spatial] Zubin Rondarias says, "lol"
[Spatial] Esse says, "Heehee"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia grins at Esse.
[Spatial] Vert Exon says, "Unseen to Jaith, Xandi's eyes glittered with alien glee, 'At last my rival has been eliminated'"
[Spatial] Esse says, "This was great fun, and thank you both"
[Spatial] Amba Tekia says, "lol"
[Spatial] Esse says, "lol"