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Post by Daos on Dec 3, 2021 15:43:57 GMT -8
It has been a solid month since the Winter Ball. The snows have melted, but there remains still a bit of chill in the air. Lady Helen is away on a retreat with her soon to be mother-in-law and sister-in-law, and so has no need of bodyguards for a few days. Thus, the count has assigned the pair to assist Barone Amodeo on his task in Buho now.
Ladonna and Lillian are the first to arrive at the keep's gates, the former pulling the reins of her pack pony, Blossom, along with her. However, as soon as Blossom gets close to Lillian, she digs her heels in, and starts neighing nervously, refusing to come near the bard.
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It is now Dymin 15th, 314. Players may choose their character's spells for the day, as well as their henchmen's spells, if applicable.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Dec 3, 2021 21:06:52 GMT -8
Ladonna tries to clam her pony down, and looks at Lillian. "Everytime she is around you, she does this."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Dec 4, 2021 8:20:17 GMT -8
"Animals hate me, I fear," Lillian says dryly. "My mere presence is anathema to them."
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Post by Daos on Dec 4, 2021 14:13:39 GMT -8
Blossom refuses to get any closer, and in fact, starts trying to pull away. It's all Ladonna can do to keep her reined in.
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(OOC: Roll a WIS check to try and calm her down, and give me a STR check to keep her from bolting, Horizon.)
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Post by HorizonsDream on Dec 4, 2021 17:07:58 GMT -8
"Could you back away a little," Ladonna asks as she struggles with Blossom. "It is still really weird animals act like this around an elf."
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Post by Daos on Dec 4, 2021 19:09:44 GMT -8
Fortunately, Ladonna is able to calm Blossom enough to keep her from bolting, but she's still clearly terrified of Lillian, and continually snorts and stomps her hooves in her presence.
At around this point, Finbul and Ingot arrive. Ingot is sporting a new morning star and heavy crossbow, having lost both in their last adventure. Otherwise, their gear seems the same as it was before.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Dec 5, 2021 9:52:26 GMT -8
Lillian opens her mouth to respond to Ladonna, but just as soon closes it when Finbul and Ingot arrive.
"Oh, hello!" she says to Finbul. "Good to see you,"
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Post by Daos on Dec 5, 2021 13:24:01 GMT -8
"Yeah, it's been a minute," Finbul says. "Weird to think that we're heading back home after a year. Do you think the place has changed much?" he wonders. Noticing that Ladonna is just barely keeping Blossom under rein, he asks, "What's wrong with her?"
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Post by GravityEmblem on Dec 5, 2021 14:31:59 GMT -8
Lillian shakes her head. "Somehow, no. Buho just seems like one of those towns that...that never changes. Perhaps I'm to be proven wrong." In response to his question, Lillian says, "Oddly enough, I think it's me. Animals have really been...spooked by me, recently."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Dec 5, 2021 17:02:59 GMT -8
"Recently?" Ladonna asks. "Always," she corrects before looking to Finbul and Ignot. "Good morning, and yes Blossom seems very spooked. I've managed to calm her down, but she is probably going to be like this the whole trip."
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Post by Daos on Dec 5, 2021 20:25:38 GMT -8
"If only my power were greater...I could just ask her what's wrong," Finbul remarks. "I've heard of druids able to speak with animals directly. But for now, I can only guess. Maybe she smells something on you? Or maybe she was abused in the past by someone who looks or smells like you, and she thinks you're the same person."
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Post by GravityEmblem on Dec 6, 2021 6:26:33 GMT -8
"Perhaps I'd better step away, then?" Lillian offers.
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Post by Daos on Dec 6, 2021 13:18:03 GMT -8
It's at this point that Panola and Oskibor arrive. Panola is wearing a simple dress with a long bow slung over her shoulder and a long sword and dagger on her belt. Oskibor wears dwarven chain mail, and has a mace and shield on hand.
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Post by GravityEmblem on Dec 6, 2021 13:31:58 GMT -8
"Ah, Panola," Lillian says. "Welcome!" After a bit, she notes, "You've not been to Buho, have you? Finbul, Ladonna, and I have spent many years, there...this is sort of a homecoming for us."
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Post by Daos on Dec 6, 2021 15:38:33 GMT -8
"Can't say I've been there before," Panola admits. "But it will be interesting to see where you grew up. A homecoming is always an interesting experience."
"I also...grew up there..," Ingot notes.
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