Old one awakes (In game)
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Lucille was as stern and psychopathic as ever, resulting in close calls and more than one stand-off with the other party members. But Lucia, she began to loosen up, even becoming a tiny bit attached to the people around her. Every night, whilst the party slept, she would keep a vigilant eye on the horizon, as her ghoul kept the campsites clear of rats and other pests that might wish to disturb or annoy them. Having a member of the party who neither requires food, drink or sleep let everyone else indulge more in those same things. But Lucia is growing weary, her life, as it were, is becoming more contrasted between undeath and a metaphorical revival. It eats at her, gnaws at her mind when she stands guard. She might feel alive at times, but it only makes the torment of undeath worse in day-to-day business. If someone were to tempt her with resurrecting her from the dead, through some miraculous means, who knows what she would do to attain it...
She is surprised at Sunny's reveal, yet after the night with the woman in the woods, she finds herself interested. She isn't intelligent or curious enough to press the matter. Lucille is more interested in just fighting with Rick, seeing him as a source of competition and potential energy.
She is surprised at Sunny's reveal, yet after the night with the woman in the woods, she finds herself interested. She isn't intelligent or curious enough to press the matter. Lucille is more interested in just fighting with Rick, seeing him as a source of competition and potential energy.
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((Sorry guys, the tablet used to visit here broke. Couldn't find the my password and was short on time until now.))
(I was planning on Sunny confronting Lucia/Lucille with the knowledge that she has in the past helped those unjustly condemned by the 'law' to flee and find a new life. And that she fully intended to do it again. So, I don't know what to do with that now. So, anyway....)
Despite several tense moments with Lucille, Soleil has come to respect Lucia in an odd sort of way. Unable to shake this feeling their Heartless enforcer was more trapped then the unfortunates she often pursued.
A few days into journey, After being questioned as to why she rarely ate with the others and when she did ate so little, Soleil lifted her skirt high showing her stem for all to see. Though she steadfastly refuses to answer why her appearance was so odd and human like despite being an Alurane.
(I was planning on Sunny confronting Lucia/Lucille with the knowledge that she has in the past helped those unjustly condemned by the 'law' to flee and find a new life. And that she fully intended to do it again. So, I don't know what to do with that now. So, anyway....)
Despite several tense moments with Lucille, Soleil has come to respect Lucia in an odd sort of way. Unable to shake this feeling their Heartless enforcer was more trapped then the unfortunates she often pursued.
A few days into journey, After being questioned as to why she rarely ate with the others and when she did ate so little, Soleil lifted her skirt high showing her stem for all to see. Though she steadfastly refuses to answer why her appearance was so odd and human like despite being an Alurane.
Rick tries to spend the week productively. He offers his services for combat training to anyone who needs it with the comment of "Lucia and I can't kill everyone." He is a very attentive teacher, always quick to correct any flaws he sees and give an amusing insult/word of encouragement.
He also keeps an eye on Lucia's more dangerous alter ego, always wary of a more violent outburst. He does his best to direct her anger towards him when it flares. Lucia's situation draws his thoughts to his home back in Arborea and how he used to want to be a part of the Arborean military. He can't help but think that he could be in a similar predicament if things had been different. It gives him a sympathetic view of his heartless companion.
He nearly chokes on his meal when Sunny reveals her stem. It certainly explains why she was sleeping standing up back outside of Tradegate. Although his interest is piqued, he doesn't press the issue when he notices her reluctance to say anymore. Everyone deserves their secrets after all, especially when they're employing him.
Other than all that, he is a genuinely pleasant traveling companion. He helps out where he can and does his best to keep a smile on everyone's face with quick jokes.
He also keeps an eye on Lucia's more dangerous alter ego, always wary of a more violent outburst. He does his best to direct her anger towards him when it flares. Lucia's situation draws his thoughts to his home back in Arborea and how he used to want to be a part of the Arborean military. He can't help but think that he could be in a similar predicament if things had been different. It gives him a sympathetic view of his heartless companion.
He nearly chokes on his meal when Sunny reveals her stem. It certainly explains why she was sleeping standing up back outside of Tradegate. Although his interest is piqued, he doesn't press the issue when he notices her reluctance to say anymore. Everyone deserves their secrets after all, especially when they're employing him.
Other than all that, he is a genuinely pleasant traveling companion. He helps out where he can and does his best to keep a smile on everyone's face with quick jokes.
Nya follows the group while they travel but always keeping herself a few steps back. The times when she goes a bit further is only to make sure Lucille isn't doing anything to Grin, but then quickly goes back to her original spot. The Jabberwocky sees the weird changes in the headless personality and is always trying to stay away from her, people that are fake aren't good... She knows that from the time she was on the leash, sometimes they would come and pamper her only to later try to break her will or their promises.
The times they were making the camp she was mostly just hunting something bring back a part of it to offer to Grin or anyone else that has done anything nice to her, when anyone says something that sounds like an order to her she does it even if it isn't even aimed at her, sometimes even getting caught on something stupid like thinking a joke is supposed to be done. When the Alrune does the reveal, she simply stands confused "so she is a human tree?" Nya thinks to herself.
She takes a few classes with Rick most of the times she don't understands the basic rules of combat and just charges in, because of her lack of training her only way to fight is an dirty way not afraid to do anything throwing sand, biting or swinging her tail, no pride and no grace at all just a primal way of fighting without much strategy involved. Every time she gets praised she gets excited wagging her tail and leaning towards him, but when she gets scolded she almost breaks down, sometimes when he scolds her while holding on something she simply falls to her knees down showing her face to him waiting for punishment.
The times they were making the camp she was mostly just hunting something bring back a part of it to offer to Grin or anyone else that has done anything nice to her, when anyone says something that sounds like an order to her she does it even if it isn't even aimed at her, sometimes even getting caught on something stupid like thinking a joke is supposed to be done. When the Alrune does the reveal, she simply stands confused "so she is a human tree?" Nya thinks to herself.
She takes a few classes with Rick most of the times she don't understands the basic rules of combat and just charges in, because of her lack of training her only way to fight is an dirty way not afraid to do anything throwing sand, biting or swinging her tail, no pride and no grace at all just a primal way of fighting without much strategy involved. Every time she gets praised she gets excited wagging her tail and leaning towards him, but when she gets scolded she almost breaks down, sometimes when he scolds her while holding on something she simply falls to her knees down showing her face to him waiting for punishment.
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Over the course of the week, Topaz chats merrily with her other companions although she tends to be more cautious around Lucille. She often asks to examine the equipment off her party members, often giving a small lecture on proper maintenance before she repairs the equipment herself. During the road she would ask Rick to give her some basics on combat training, as she had a feeling it would be rather useful in the coming days, Topaz shows she has a good amount of strength and knowledge of the weapon's weight distribution due to her blacksmith career but lacks technique and experience.
At the revealing of the stem, Topaz was surprised as she spit out the water she was drinking but she quickly recovered saying that she understands what its like to be a non-human among humans, as she was a fire drake herself.
At the revealing of the stem, Topaz was surprised as she spit out the water she was drinking but she quickly recovered saying that she understands what its like to be a non-human among humans, as she was a fire drake herself.
Grin looks around and leads to group to a three-story building made from stone. A signboard swings near the door, on it is a painting of an arm holding a curved blade. The name "The Swinging Sword" is painting in red under the arm.
Grin looks at the building. "Well this is either an inn or a a brothel. However judging from the lack of a sex smell and the fact this town is too small for one I'm going with the first option." She mumbles to herself. She then turns to the group. "Okay so I'm gonna get some rooms. While we still have sunlight do the rest of you want to go around and explore or maybe ask the locals about anything that might help us?" She looks at Lucille. "And ask nicely."
Grin looks at the building. "Well this is either an inn or a a brothel. However judging from the lack of a sex smell and the fact this town is too small for one I'm going with the first option." She mumbles to herself. She then turns to the group. "Okay so I'm gonna get some rooms. While we still have sunlight do the rest of you want to go around and explore or maybe ask the locals about anything that might help us?" She looks at Lucille. "And ask nicely."
Lucille looks around to make sure there isn't a large crowd gathered, before removing her head, just enough that Lucia takes over. "Lucille can't speak properly, and I'm not too keen on giving myself away so early, Grin." She pauses. "She can cover one of your backs, but keep her in her place." She looks over the group, especially Topaz and Sunny. "I think Rick should go with Topaz, and Lucille with Sunny."
Though none too happy to be 'stuck' with the intractable Lucille, waves to the Heartless, "Come on along then." Deciding to head out listening for sounds of enjoyment to gather local information while checking for secret markings often used by those she works with to mark safe locations.
Rick watches Sunny and Lucille as they go. "You kids play nice now. Don't do anything I wouldn't do."
He the looks over to Nya. "You're welcome to come with us if you want." He starts walking into town and gestures for Nya and Topaz to follow. "Come on. We're going to get a drink."
He the looks over to Nya. "You're welcome to come with us if you want." He starts walking into town and gestures for Nya and Topaz to follow. "Come on. We're going to get a drink."
Rick's search for a drink doesn't lead him far since right across the street is a tavern. Why the town has a tavern right across from the inn you can only guess at. The sign has large words on it. "The Helm At Highsun" On top of the sign is an over sized rusting warrior's bucket helm. Though Rick and Topaz can tell it's just a washtub upside down and with some cuts made around were eyes would be. The inside is a dimly lit taproom with a set of stairs going to a second room. There's around a dozen serving guys and gals making their rounds and helping the customer. One of them, a were-cat, goes up to the group. "Nya~ How can I help you?"
Sunny's search leads her to a seedy wooden building that has the marker she's looking for. It also claims to sell used tools and goods, be a barbers shop and offers drinks. The sign out front just has "Gaelkur's" in faded paint. The inside is very cluttered and has a few patrons, most are men that are sipping drinks and talking. One of them is more animated then the others.
Sunny's search leads her to a seedy wooden building that has the marker she's looking for. It also claims to sell used tools and goods, be a barbers shop and offers drinks. The sign out front just has "Gaelkur's" in faded paint. The inside is very cluttered and has a few patrons, most are men that are sipping drinks and talking. One of them is more animated then the others.
Soleil looks around before turning to Lucille, "Could you wait by the door and try to look frie... a little less unfriendly?"
Naturally drawn to the more animated individual, Sitting at the table nearest him, "Hi, we're new in town. I friend recommended this place. You see my friend is here to meet her betrothed and wants to look her best." She continues in that manner of seemingly aimless small talk all the while tracing the same mark in some spilled beer on the table.
Naturally drawn to the more animated individual, Sitting at the table nearest him, "Hi, we're new in town. I friend recommended this place. You see my friend is here to meet her betrothed and wants to look her best." She continues in that manner of seemingly aimless small talk all the while tracing the same mark in some spilled beer on the table.
Rick puts on his best smile. "Hey there gorgeous, could you get us three ales? Thanks." He leads Topaz and Nya to a table in a less crowded part of the tavern and gestures for them to sit. Once they are all seated he begins to speak in a low voice so no one outside the group can hear him. "In my personal experience, a tavern is the single best place to gather information. So I figure we can unwind from the road a bit and do some information gathering at the same time. Kill two birds with one stone. Just try not to draw too much attention. Last thing we need is to let everyone know why we're here. If anyone asks, make up a story."
He leans back in his chair and begins to look around the room for anyone suspicious.
He leans back in his chair and begins to look around the room for anyone suspicious.
The cat girl nods and goes off to get the drinks. As you look around you can see a human man behind the bar that you guess is the owner of the place, he seems quite jovial and the people near him are laughing at one of his jokes. Another person that stands out is a minotaur that's very drunk. She's being a bit loud and gropes the ass of every male server that passes her table. Her armor suggests that she's some kind of guard. Everyone else is just a person relaxing after a day in the fields. The were-cat comes up to your table with the ale.
"Here ya go! Anything else I can do for you?"
The man looks at you a bit confused. "So you want me to get the barber for you? Also who's she betrothed to? I would think there'd be talk of a wedding..." He rubs his chin in thought.
"Here ya go! Anything else I can do for you?"
The man looks at you a bit confused. "So you want me to get the barber for you? Also who's she betrothed to? I would think there'd be talk of a wedding..." He rubs his chin in thought.
Nya hears what Rick says and then nods, the Jabberwocky sitting down tries to look normal. But the heads on her arms just move around opening and closing and searching for food.
Soon one of them reach close to Topaz and take a long lick at her upper arm, and then Nya just looks down trying to pull the mouth back. "I am sorry..."
Soon one of them reach close to Topaz and take a long lick at her upper arm, and then Nya just looks down trying to pull the mouth back. "I am sorry..."
Soleil giggles, "One would think. I mean look at her, she's beautiful." she says waving a hand drawing attention to Lucille. "I was told to ask for Gaelkur himself to do the styling." She continues to trace the symbol while starting to release a calming hypnotic pollen.
The man nods and calls the owner over. Gaelkur is a thin man with eyes that never stay still. He gets to you. "What? a hair cut now? Finne come to the back." He waves the two of you to follow him to the back. As you leave the man you were talking to goes back to talking about some new graves he found. The owner waves at a chair for Lucille to sit in as he pulls out some scissors. "How do ya want it?" He asks.
Topaz scoots away when one of her heads licks her "Don't you have...control over those? I mean I accept your apology but I don't wish to be lunch"
The voice inside Lucille's head is smart enough to have her play along. And so her hands clasp around her face to separate her at the neck. "Just neated up and evened out, you have no idea how hard it is for me to keep it orderly, and I wanna look my prettiest." She smiles.
Nya looks down. "A little bit... But they can act without my will..." The jabberwocky then tries to hold them down. "It's just that they seem to like you a bit." Nya pats on the hungry mouths and then turns to the glass putting it near one of them and letting it drink.
Soleil waits to be sure others aren't listening in. "We are friends of friends." I say tracing the mark obviously, "The engagement we're here for is likely to be a much less happy one. It seems a local nuisance has poked it's nose where it doesn't belong. My friend was highered to help bloody it."
"The particular nose we seek seems to have an affinity for hard to reach places. So what we need most is local knowledge. I guide that has first hand knowledge of the out of the way places we will going. One that we can trust to be discrete. We would require either maps or they accompany us. Compensation if required can be arranged." Looking at Lucille/Lucia, "Anything else you can think of at the moment?"