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Post by Bunny Commando on Mar 12, 2023 4:33:58 GMT -8
Henry - HP: 52\52 - Conditions: None - Active Effects: Aid
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If their predicament was slightly less dangerous, Henry would probably laugh at Talia - it will be already a hard fight to take down Rezmir, he can't even figure out how they could take control of a flying citadel. But as Sir Frume always said, "never stop your enemy from making a mistake". And now that the topic has shifted on scales, Henry glances at Eliana's expression so he gently taps on Chantilly's shoulder "Not the time, Chan."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Mar 12, 2023 19:40:03 GMT -8
Eliana's eyes widen slightly at the mention that she could have a wings, horns, or a tail. She hadn't even really heard what Chantilly had said, she was so focused on Talia. She didn't have all the answers though. Talia had just enough answers to scare her. Eliana had just managed to get used to her scales. They were increasing, but she was starting to accept them as her power grew. She clears her throat as she tries to process all this information, and finally stands up. "We'll go get some rest now."
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Post by Matt4 on Mar 13, 2023 13:53:04 GMT -8
Chantilly looks at Henry a bit confused, then, when the group moves to the guest room to rest she asks to Eliana: "Well, how do you feel Lady Eliana? You finally got some of the answers you were looking for, you should be happy!"
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Post by Igordragonian on Mar 13, 2023 16:31:23 GMT -8
Zakkoth became quiter- but he wasnt sulking. This elder mystic.. was maturing. He still was madly in love with his barrel. (To the point he was probably hurting his ancient back) Here and there he has commented. But this?
'Horns are great. I dont get how you soft skins go around without it." But he has sensed Eliana's emotional turmoil.
"Be brave. I also.. learning to accept changes, that I denied for too long. I am.. ancient. Maidens would never look at me, like they look at Henry... and it's fine. We dont get to choose the changes- but we get to choose how to treat them.' He pause.
'"I dont even talking about the benefits of understading your powers- I'm talking about your happiness, the harmony of your heart- dont run away- the change is happening wether you like it or not- it's better to accept it now."
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Post by HorizonsDream on Mar 13, 2023 19:27:10 GMT -8
Eliana runs one of her gloved hands through her hair as she looks to Chantilly and Zakkoth. "You're right. I do have some answers, but I don't much like the answers," she admitted. "I don't even like the idea of being connected to Khellendros," she explains. "He rained terror upon my home for years, and now I learn part of his soul is fused with mine. There is even a physical reaction to this fusion. Forget that I ran away from home because of the dreams. Forget that it is hard for a half elf to even be accepted by noble families. Once people learn of my connection to Khellendros, I'll be run out of town."
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Post by Igordragonian on Mar 13, 2023 21:26:38 GMT -8
Zakkoth nod, listening to Eliana- "younger" version of Zakkoth would argue that he envy Eliana's connection to a great dragon and that she should feel honored. But, he was now ready to open his heart and listen. "It may be true. It may be even worse- but those are things you do not have control over. If you deny the burden, it doesnt ease it. Trust me.. I tried. And unlike me- It doesnt seems you ever has CHOSEN evil. Now did you?" Zakkoth show the broken symbol of Takhisis- a five headed dragon with.. no heads. "I have chosen evil, before. And it haunt me- yet I choose to he here. You too. Dont let others other then your own heart to judge you- do you have regrets? Real regrets?" He ask. "And even if you do- do you regret being part of this sacred quest?" he ask
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Post by Bunny Commando on Mar 14, 2023 7:12:06 GMT -8
Henry - HP: 52\52 - Conditions: None - Active Effects: Aid
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Henry groans when Zakkoth talks about him and "maidens" supposedly interested in him "It happened once, Zakkoth. And it amounted to nothing thanks to Miss Softpaws here." he says to the old priest, pointing at chantilly with his thumb. The squire then sighs, Eliana definitely having a rough day; he nods at the sorceress' words well aware of what society thinks of half-elves and of what happened during the last war "Could happen. I mean, I was thrown out for way less by the Silvanesti and my breath is deadly only when I have spicy food." he says with a grin, trying to use a little comedy to ease her distress "But that connection doesn't mean you're fated to follow Khellendros' steps. We've been through thick and thin together and I know you're a good person, Eliana." the grin now morphs into a warm smile "And if they throw you out of town, you'll find people waiting for you just outside." the squire tries to put an arm around her, gesturing to the others to come closer and join him in hugging Eliana "That old fool, he's your friend. Bet he would be there." he says while nodding at Zakkoth before moving to Chantilly "That little troublemaker, she's your friend. Bet she would be there." the half-elf then taps on his own armoured chest "This stubborn half-wit, he's your friend. And I know I would be there."
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Post by Matt4 on Mar 14, 2023 11:12:25 GMT -8
"Of course we'll be there for you!" - Chantilly chirps. - "Who cares about what nobles says, they'll always find something to moan and complain about. Some day is because you're an half-elf, one day is because you're a woman, one other day is because you have a mystical connection to some evil dragon and some other day is because apparently using some old dusty 'priceless' tapestry as a picnic blanket is some sort of unforgivable sin." - she rolls her eyes. - "Ugh, whatever! Stains from a stew are not even that hard to scrub away anyway!" - she comments. - "And Henry is also right about the fact that you're a good person. Regardless of whatever this...Coriander..did... You're still you. Even with more scales, or a pair of wings, or whatever. Your soul will still be yours. And we'll always be there to remind you that." - she concludes, hugging Eliana's side.
"Now, what Henry is actually wrong about is the circumstances in which his breath stink... Oh, if only it was really limited to when he eats spicy food..." - she says giggling, taking advantage of her being safely shielded by the would-be knight by Eliana's body.
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Post by HorizonsDream on Mar 14, 2023 20:55:45 GMT -8
"It isn't about choosing evil," Eliana says with a shake of her head. "I'm just afraid, what with Khellendros being apart of my soul that I'm might turn evil," she explains. She wasn't sure if that made sense or not. "It could be like the scales, the more I use my power, the more the scales appear. The more I use my power, the more Khellendros could have an influence over me." She didn't think she was going to turn evil anytime soon, but the possibility of it happening was there, for all that she knew.
There were still a lot of thoughts floating around in Eliana's head about being connected to Khellendros. It was a real concern for her, and it was going to take some time for her to accept the new information that she learned. Henry and Chantilly were right though, as she realized when she was pulled into a group hug. She would at least have them by her side, whatever happened to her later in the future. There was some comfort in that, especially after all that they have been through so far. The fact that they voiced it though made her tear up a little bit before she started giggling slightly at Chantilly. "Thanks, you guys," she says. Even in this little hug, the absence of Caelin was felt a little more than she would have liked it to be. It wasn't something she was going to say though. She wanted to keep that to herself.
With a little sniffle from her nose, she pulls away from the group and lets out a sigh. "We probably don't have a lot of time for my emotional distress though. We have to prepare to take on Rezmir."
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Post by Matt4 on Mar 15, 2023 15:07:14 GMT -8
Chantilly lets out a loud yawn: "Oh, Branchala. Right now the only thing I want to think about is the big fat nap I'll take." - she jumps once again on the bed in the guest room. - "We'll think about Rezmir tomorrow. Goodnight."
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Post by Bunny Commando on Mar 16, 2023 11:25:10 GMT -8
Henry - HP: 52\52 - Conditions: None - Active Effects: Aid
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"Take down Rezmir, you say. Didn't you hear Talia? We have to commandeer a flying citadel as well." Henry says with a smirk, pats Eliana on the shoulder one more time "And sure, we're on a mission. But don't be ever afraid to come to us if you need to vent." that said, he makes preparation to rest as well. He is, after all, quite tired both in body and mind.
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Post by Igordragonian on Mar 16, 2023 14:33:24 GMT -8
Zakkoth shook his head at Henry. "You still young.. those pleasures still... fit you." he argue He chuckle a bit at the enouragments of Henry and Chantily. "Dont be so stern with yourself. But it's alright- you dont have to be happy about it either." He strech."Ill drink and do some readinhs before I go to sleep"
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Post by HorizonsDream on Mar 16, 2023 21:08:35 GMT -8
Eliana smiles lightly before she tries to get some sleep.
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Post by Daos on Mar 17, 2023 14:21:42 GMT -8
The party eats a quick meal of rations (Eliana finishes hers off, so she has no more; Zakkoth has to share with Henry and Chantilly as they don't have any), then all of them go to sleep, not even setting a watch for the night as they are so tired.
They are awoken the next morning by Talia, standing at the open doorway. She has a folded up banner tucked under her arm. "Wake up," she says. "It's morning. If the citadel has not already taken off, you should hurry on."
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It is now Fleurgreen 26th.
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Post by Bunny Commando on Mar 17, 2023 16:02:03 GMT -8
Henry - HP: 52\52 - Conditions: None - Active Effects: None
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Henry wakes up thinking how much he would like to sleep for a whole day, then have a bath followed by an expensive dinner. Unfortunately duty calls, so he reluctantly stands up and starts donning his armour "Guess that banner is how we'll get access to this citadel." he says with a still tired voice.
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