[19:02] <GM|> *** LOG START ***
[19:02] <GM|> *Fort Crow is a border fort, with a large armed
contingent due to the historic unpleasentness across the border.
[19:03] <GM|> *The public Inn is actually quite large, with signs in
both Etoile and Reufelgan advertising their wares.
[19:03] <GM|> *The Paladins have taken the chocobos to the stables,
and to register the party as crossing the border.
[19:04] <GM|> *In the meantime, your time is your own, as the sun
continnues to set.
[19:05] * Yuki` is going to relax at the tavern area with a light
drink, thinking about... something.
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[19:06] <ElementalKnight> ((Man oh man, that was a long ping.))
[19:06] <GM|> *The inn has an open veranda for those who don't want
to breath in the atmosphere inside.
[19:06] * Yuki` will take the Veranda then. >_>
[19:06] * Nikolai is out there, hanging out with Yuki.
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[19:07] * Uileam is at the bar, nursing a beer as he listens to the
various conversations. He looks almost nostalgic.
[19:07] * ElementalKnight is now known as Raoul
[19:07] * Yuki` takes a drink, then sighs. "...you know, I'm debating
whether I should use another alias around here or not."
[19:08] * Raoul is enjoying the atmosphere of the bar. It's been a
while since he was in Etoile, and it feels nice to be back.
[19:08] <GM|> *There's a lot of conversation inside. ((Awareness
from all))
[19:08] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[19:08] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 19 ( Total: 19 )
[19:08] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[19:08] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[19:08] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 62 ( Total: 62 )
[19:08] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 14 ( Total: 14 )
[19:08] <Uileam> (I smell a pass.)
[19:08] <Raoul> ((Awareness of 62 exactly.))
[19:08] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[19:08] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 62 ( Total: 62 )
[19:09] <Yuki`> ((Fail by 12.))
[19:09] <Nikolai> ((Same!))
[19:09] <Nikolai> ((With the exact pass))
[19:11] * Nikolai cocks an eyebrow
[19:11] <Nikolai> "Hey, Yuki."
[19:11] * Yuki` doesn't move much, but looks at Nikolai so he
continues.
[19:11] <Nikolai> "Have you been in the Etoile area before?"
[19:12] * Uileam concentrates over that-a-way, taking a swig of his
drink.
[19:12] * Yuki` nods very slightly.
[19:12] <Yuki`> "Short time. Why?"
[19:12] <Nikolai> "If so... does anything spring to mind when I
say, 'Green Thing?""
[19:13] <Nikolai> "Especially something valuable, that some may look
to steal."
[19:13] * Yuki` thinks... "...not off the top of my head."
[19:13] <GM|> *Mair and Marcus return from the Stables, and note that
the party has split. Mair goes out to the Veranda, while Marcus
pulls up a seat beside Uileam.
[19:13] * Nikolai tries to divine the source of the previous comment.
[19:15] <Uileam> "A drink for my new friend."
[19:15] <GM|> *Marcus nods, and takes the drink. "Thank you. How
are you faring?"
[19:16] <GM|> *Mair leans back in her chair, and soon begins to snore
lightly
[19:17] <Yuki`> "...snoring hurting your listening, Nikolai?"
[19:17] <Uileam> "Well enough, though a little on the poor side.
Nights like these don't help, but on some nights, I find an odd job
or two to keep me around."
[19:17] <GM|> *Marcus takes a swig of his drink. "Is that what this
is? An odd job?"
[19:17] <Nikolai> "It... doesn't help."
[19:17] <GM|> ((Another awareness from Nikolai))
[19:17] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[19:17] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 98 ( Total: 98 )
[19:18] <Raoul> ((...))
[19:18] <Nikolai> ((weeeeak))
[19:18] <Nikolai> ((man I have Combat Reflexes))
[19:18] <GM|> *Mair's snores disrupt Nikolai's attempts to listen in.
[19:18] <Nikolai> ((THis shouldn't happeeeen))
[19:19] <GM|> ((Them's the breaks.))
[19:20] <Yuki`> "Right." Yuki will try to nudge Mair under the table.
[19:20] <Nikolai> "Well. Someone seems to be planning on it."
[19:20] <GM|> *Mair snorts, then rolls over in her chair, curling up
and becoming quieter.
[19:20] <Nikolai> "I think. My French is rusty."
[19:21] <Uileam> "This is a night being spent well on. I've heard a
few possible jobs, but nothing certain yet."
[19:22] <Yuki`> "Hm. This could be a problem. We'll need to keep an
ear out for anything more."
[19:22] <GM|> *Marcus thinks this over. "So, your companions..?" he
tries to lead an answer, poorly.
[19:22] * Nikolai resets his glasses, and takes a deep breath.
[19:22] * Nikolai stands up, and heads into the main inn area.
[19:23] * Nikolai walks stiffly up to the bar, taking a seat next to
Uileam.
[19:24] * Yuki` will stay where she is, listening in for anything
else.
[19:24] * Nikolai smiles nervously. "Uileam! How are you doing this
evening."
[19:24] * Uileam orders another round, including a third for his
other newfound friend. "I couldn't tell you."
[19:24] * Uileam has his ruse ruined. Ah well. "Doing not so well,
apparently."
[19:25] * Nikolai is taking this opportunity to listen in once more
for any sign of the would-be thieves.
[19:25] <Nikolai> "Oh? Why's that?"
[19:25] * Nikolai looks hesitantly at the drink before him.
[19:26] <GM|> ((Yuki awareness.))
[19:27] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[19:27] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 67 ( Total: 67 )
[19:27] <Yuki`> ((Fail by 17.))
[19:28] <GM|> ((Yuki hears nothing out of the ordinary))
[19:29] * Yuki` sighs to herself, looks at Mair for a moment, then
out to the streets while she drinks some more of her drink.
[19:29] <Uileam> "Because you're here." He turns back to his
right. "We've heard something about Chocobos, if that's of any
interest to you."
[19:29] <GM|> *Marcus perks up. "Oh?"
[19:30] <GM|> *Yuki sees Rhaiva approach the inn, having finished his
business apparently.
[19:30] <Uileam> "Ah, so it is. Perhaps we can do business tonight."
[19:30] * Yuki` will watch where Rhaive goes in the bar area before
following to join him.
[19:31] * Nikolai blinks.
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[19:32] <GM|> *Eveyone, save Mair - still asleep - congregates about
the inside.
[19:32] * Nikolai wasn't aware Uileam held him in such disdain.
[19:32] * Raoul is watching this activity from his end of the bar,
and he's getting tired of remembering port-towns further north.
Either something is up, or everyone else is getting bored...
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[19:32] <GM|> *Rhaiva nods at Marcus. "I have secured quarters for
the night."
[19:33] * Uileam doesn't correct any misconceptions at this time.
He's heard more important things.
[19:34] <GM|> "Although the Commander of this fortress has stressed
that we secure our valubles, as there has been a rash of petty thefts
as of late."
[19:34] <Nikolai> "Oh?"
[19:34] <GM|> *Rhaiva looks to everyone. "There is a safe available
for overnight usage, if any of you do not wish to keep your things
with you this night."
[19:35] <Nikolai> "Where is this Commander?"
[19:35] <GM|> "He is in his offices, near the barracks. I can escort
you, if you wish."
[19:36] <Nikolai> "Please do."
[19:36] <GM|> *Rhaiva nods, and steps back, making to lead Nikolai
[19:38] <GM|> *Marcus finishes his drink. "So, anyone up for a
friendly game of cards or dice?"
[19:39] * Raoul looks up. "I might be up for a game. It has been a
while since I last played cards, however."
[19:39] <GM|> "Excellent! Anyone else wishes to join us? I promise
to take things easy on you!"
[19:40] <Yuki`> "I'd be willing to try. Although I might not know
the rules well."
[19:40] <GM|> *Marcus grins. "I can teach you, no concern."
[19:41] <Uileam> "Dice favored me more than cards ever did."
[19:43] <GM|> "Ah, so just Raoul and Yuki then? Perhaps I can round
up some others from the crowd. Starting the game seems like a good
idea." Marcus produces a deck of cards from somewhere on his person.
[19:43] <GM|> "Let us find a table then, and see what crowd we can
draw."
[19:44] <GM|> ((Raoul and Yuki can make awareness))
[19:44] <Raoul> ((Introduce the card-game mini-sidequest here! Now we
have to play against everyone in the world, and then we get the
Ultima Weapon. Or something.))
[19:44] * Yuki` raises an eyebrow, but remains silent. She decides to
keep her items very, very close to her person.
[19:44] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[19:44] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 12 ( Total: 12 )
[19:44] <GM|> *Yuki spots an actual honest cardtable over by a wall,
currently empty for lack of a game
[19:45] * Yuki` looks over to that table. "There's an open one."
[19:47] * Raoul will head over and claim a spot at it.
[19:47] * Yuki` will take a seat there too, next to the wall.
[19:47] <GM|> *Marcus takes the lead, and sits with his back to the
wall. "I learned this game from some travellers with a funny
accent. Called it 'pokhar' or the like. Have either of you heard of
it?"
[19:48] <Raoul> ((Hmm. Mind if I default on a roll to see if I've
heard it/done it before?))
[19:49] <GM|> ((Gambling. Both of you, with a 20 bonus.))
[19:49] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[19:49] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 13 ( Total: 13 )
[19:49] * Raoul sits up. "I have indeed, good sir."
[19:49] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[19:49] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 13 ( Total: 13 )
[19:49] <Raoul> ((If only-))
[19:49] <Raoul> ((...))
[19:49] <Uileam> (The irony is delicious.)
[19:50] <Yuki`> ((Well. I believe that's a success.))
[19:50] <Raoul> ((I was gonna say, if only I had critical'd. But
still. Whoa.))
[19:50] <GM|> *Raoul learned this game from some American Marines,
and Yuki just knows it as well.
[19:50] <Yuki`> "I... think I have heard of it, yes."
[19:51] <GM|> *Marcus nods. "Good, good." He deals out some cards to
each of you, then a couple face-up in the middle of the table. Looks
like a version of texas-hold'em.
[19:53] <GM|> *Gambling from the both of you
[19:53] <GM|> !roll 1d100
[19:53] <Highwind> GM| - 1d100: 49 ( Total: 49 )
[19:53] <Raoul> ((I was about to ask how to do this. <.<))
[19:53] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[19:53] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 17 ( Total: 17 )
[19:53] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[19:53] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 90 ( Total: 90 )
[19:53] <Raoul> ((I think my default MAG rating is incorrect on my
sheet... 3xstat + 10 should be 46, not 34.))
[19:54] <Raoul> ((Though Gambling is learned, so... I'm working with,
what, 17?))
[19:54] <GM|> *Raoul handilly wins the first round with 3 kings, and
Yuki winds up with nothing.
[19:54] <Yuki`> ((My default for Gambling is 14, with my MAG. And if
it's learned, you can only default if you have a Thievery aptitude.))
[19:54] <Uileam> (If Gambling is Learned and you don't have a
Thievery aptitude, you can't default on it.)
[19:54] * Raoul grins. "I may remember more of this game than I
thought..."
[19:55] <Raoul> ((Ah. I can never remember how the defaulting rules
go.))
[19:55] <Uileam> (ie. I think you just lost the hand. :P)
[19:55] <GM|> *There are a couple new faces looking on as Marcus
passes the deck to Yuki. "Perhaps dealing will do you better?"
[19:55] * Yuki` shrugs and deals. "Worth a try."
[19:55] <GM|> !roll 1d100
[19:55] <Highwind> GM| - 1d100: 65 ( Total: 65 )
[19:56] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[19:56] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 41 ( Total: 41 )
[19:56] <Yuki`> ((Fail by 27.))
[19:57] <GM|> ((Raoul?))
[19:57] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[19:57] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 59 ( Total: 59 )
[19:57] <Raoul> ((Sorry. And also, dang.))
[19:57] <GM|> *Marcus wins this hand. A large human pulls up a
chair. "Interesting game. May I join?"
[19:58] * Raoul has no objections. He has cash to spare, and this is
fun...
[19:58] * Yuki` nods and passes the cards over to Raoul.
[19:58] * Raoul shuffles, passes, starts to flip...
[19:58] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[19:58] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 96 ( Total: 96 )
[19:59] <Raoul> ((*cards everywhere*))
[19:59] <GM|> *The new man introduces himself as Luc, and laughs at
Raouls fumble. "Now, now, no need to be nervous."
[20:00] <Raoul> "Ahaha. I assure you, my skills at the game are
better than my skills with the cards themselves..."((if only because
they have to be))
[20:00] <GM|> ((Uileam, awarenss))
[20:00] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[20:00] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 26 ( Total: 26 )
[20:00] <Uileam> (Passes.)
[20:01] <GM|> !roll 2d100
[20:01] <Highwind> GM| - 2d100: 36, 4 ( Total: 40 )
[20:03] * Uileam makes his way over as the deck's being passed to be
shuffled [lose faster guys] and pulls up an empty seat. "Well, if the
game's going this poorly, p'raps I'll have some luck yet."
[20:03] <GM|> ((Does anyone here actually have Gambling?))
[20:03] * JadeNSC is now known as Jade|BRB
[20:03] <Yuki`> ((Only the default.))
[20:03] <Raoul> ((Not I.))
[20:03] <GM|> ((/me ponders a house rule))
[20:04] <GM|> ((I'll introduce it after the session.))
[20:04] <Uileam> (What about my PM?)
[20:05] <Uileam> (wewt)
[20:05] <Uileam> (We on a new hand, then?_
[20:05] <Uileam> )
[20:05] <GM|> ((Intimidation/Negotiation can be used for bluffing if
you flunk your Gambling))
[20:06] <Yuki`> ((Nice.))
[20:06] <Raoul> ((coo.))
[20:07] <Yuki`> ((So. Should we roll for the next hand, or still more
stuff coming?))
[20:07] * Nikolai re-enters the inn where everyone else is playing
cards.
[20:08] <GM|> *Luc takes the deck from Raoul. "So, three cards to
each person, with a pair of cards face up in the middle for everyone
to use" he sums. "Round of betting, then two more face up cards."
[20:08] * Nikolai looks melacnholy.
[20:08] <GM|> *Marcus nods
[20:08] <GM|> *Luc deals out the cards
[20:08] <GM|> !roll 2d100
[20:08] <Highwind> GM| - 2d100: 47, 17 ( Total: 64 )
[20:08] <Yuki`> "Alright."
[20:10] <Raoul> ((Should we also roll again?))
[20:10] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[20:10] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 31 ( Total: 31 )
[20:10] <GM|> ((Of course, if you want to try and win))
[20:10] <Uileam> (Pass by 35.)
[20:10] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[20:10] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 42 ( Total: 42 )
[20:10] <Yuki`> ((Okay, gambling failed. Trying to bluff with
NEgotiation.))
[20:10] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[20:10] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 42 ( Total: 42 )
[20:11] <Yuki`> ((Succeeds by 46. >_>))
[20:11] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[20:11] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 17 ( Total: 17 )
[20:11] <Uileam> (Pass by 35 on Intimidation, to be specific. And
dammit, I'll never beat a Mediator in this game. ;_;)
[20:11] * Nikolai takes a stool, watching the game with fingers
steepled.
[20:11] <GM|> *Raoul plays a good hand, but folds to Yuki's bluff of
a full house.
[20:12] <GM|> ((Nikolai rolls awareness))
[20:12] <GM|> !roll 2d100
[20:12] <Highwind> GM| - 2d100: 70, 34 ( Total: 104 )
[20:12] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[20:12] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 55 ( Total: 55 )
[20:12] <Nikolai> ((ppassby 7))
[20:12] <Raoul> ((Hmm. I have neither Gambling, Intimidate, or
Negotiate. I may have to switch to defaulting to Intimidate or
something, since you can't default on learned Gambling...))
[20:12] * Nikolai blinks.
[20:13] <GM|> *Marcus looks at Luc. "So, you seem quite capable at
this game, considering not many people I know play it."
[20:14] <GM|> *Marcus coughs. "I'm a quick learner. And you three.
Seem to know it well."
[20:14] <Nikolai> "...Indeed."
[20:14] <GM|> ((-Marcus +Luc))
[20:14] <GM|> *Luc continnues. "Where did you learn of it?"
[20:14] * Yuki` shakes her head. "Only enough to get by. I can play
it because I know people better than I know cards."
[20:15] <GM|> *Luc grunts, passing the cards to Marcus, who shuffles
lightly
[20:16] <GM|> ((Awareness please))
[20:16] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[20:16] * Raoul shrugs. "Our luck had to pile up somewhere. Here is
as good a place as any."
[20:16] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 67 ( Total: 67 )
[20:16] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[20:16] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 19 ( Total: 19 )
[20:16] <Raoul> ((That'd pass. ^_^))
[20:16] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[20:16] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 8 ( Total: 8 )
[20:18] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[20:18] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 93 ( Total: 93 )
[20:18] <Uileam> (Fail by 5.)
[20:18] <GM|> *Marcus finishes shuffling, and deals out the
cards. "So, where are you from then, friend Luc?"
[20:18] <GM|> ((Gambling and what-not))
[20:18] <GM|> !roll 2d100
[20:18] <Highwind> GM| - 2d100: 99, 76 ( Total: 175 )
[20:19] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[20:19] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 72 ( Total: 72 )
[20:19] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[20:19] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 58 ( Total: 58 )
[20:19] <Uileam> (Fail by 6.)
[20:19] <GM|> *Luc looks at the opening hand, and prompty folds
[20:19] <Raoul> ((rar fail))
[20:19] * Raoul might try to play it through the first round, but he
can't follow through with a hand like this.
[20:20] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[20:20] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 29 ( Total: 29 )
[20:20] <GM|> *Yuki on the other hand, wins again
[20:21] <GM|> *The game continues on for a couple hours with players
cycling in and out before Luc stands up. "If you'll excuse me, I
should be going. It was interesting playing with you all. Perhaps
we shall meet again."
[20:21] * Yuki` nods to herself slightly when she wins.
[20:21] <Nikolai> "Where to, Luc?"
[20:21] <GM|> ((BRB))
[20:22] <GM|> ((Back))
[20:23] <GM|> *Luc grunts. "My room. Have things to do."
[20:23] * Nikolai nods. "Before you go, can I ask you something?"
[20:23] <GM|> "Make it quick."
[20:23] <Nikolai> "Do you know of any breeders who raise Green
Chocobos?"
[20:24] <GM|> *Luc is very silent for a moment. "No. Why do you
ask?"
[20:24] <Nikolai> "I've been looking to buy for a while now..."
[20:25] * Nikolai smiles. "I'm beginning to consider looking in the
Black Market, they're so rare."
[20:25] * Nikolai plays it off as though he could be joking... or not.
[20:25] <GM|> *He looks at you, like you're crazy, before bursting
into laughter. "Ha! You're not rish enough for one of them, boy.
And there are those who'd take offense to what you're saying."
[20:26] <Nikolai> "Ah. Well then, sorry to bother you."
[20:26] * Raoul raises an eyebrow. He's not totally sure what
Nikolai's game is here...
[20:26] * Nikolai looks contemplative.
[20:26] <GM|> *Luc turns, and leaves, quickly being lost in the crowd
[20:27] * Yuki` looks at Nikolai for a moment.
[20:27] <Uileam> "Aye, just tell him what we're going to do next
time, amadán. You don't give the man a note before putting a bomb
on his front steps."
[20:27] <Yuki`> "Oh. Well, that explains things a bit."
[20:27] <GM|> ((Ah, amadán ? I think a couple symbols got mixed up
there.))
[20:28] <Uileam> (Gaelic for idiot man.)
[20:28] <GM|> ((So noted.))
[20:28] * Nikolai looks nonplussed. "I don't plan on doing anything."
[20:28] <GM|> *Marcus leans in. "What in the Abyss was that all
about?"
[20:29] <Uileam> "I overheard Luc talking about Green Chocobos,
probably planning on stealing some. He didn't look to be the most
reputable of folk."
[20:29] <Nikolai> "Oh. Well, I have a crazy, unfounded suspicion that
your friend there plans on stealing one or more rare Green Chocobos."
[20:29] <Nikolai> "...Well, less than unfounded."
[20:29] <Uileam> "And there are still [insert party size-1] more of
us. Clue us in before doing something rash."
[20:29] <Nikolai> "But I've given up on the idea of vigilante
justice."
[20:29] <GM|> *Marcus and Rhaiva look at the two of you. "And you
were planning on...?
[20:30] <Nikolai> "There doesn't seem to be anything to gain from it."
[20:30] <Yuki`> "He's at least connected." Yuki lowers her
voice. "He has this raven tatoo on his arm. It's probably there for
a reason."
[20:30] <Uileam> "Providence is providence. You don't question these
things."
[20:30] <Nikolai> "Unless you want to try and get one, Uileam. That
lovely emerald color'll surely remind you of home."
[20:31] <Raoul> "I saw the tattoo as well. And he knew the game well
enough to keep up..."
[20:32] * Nikolai sighs. "Well in any case, the breeders have refused
a fort guard, and they weren't around for me to talk to."
[20:32] <Nikolai> "They don't want help, so I don't feel obliged to
give it."
[20:33] <GM|> Rhaiva looks at Yuki and Raoul. "You mentioned a crow
tatoo?"
[20:33] <Raoul> "Yes. On the inside of his arm."
[20:33] * Yuki` nods very slightly.
[20:34] <GM|> *The Paladins share a meaningful glance. "There is a
criminal syndicate based in Etoile that uses the Raven as an emblem
of choice."
[20:35] * Yuki` sighs. "Great."
[20:36] <Raoul> "What would such criminals want with green chocobos?
Why not just use normal, yellow ones?"
[20:36] <GM|> *Marcus nods. "One of our jobs at the Monastary is to
keep an eye out for them. Troublesome bunch, they are. Disgusted I
know a game that one of them does."
[20:37] <Yuki`> "At the least, it's a good way to get close enough to
know who they are."
[20:37] <GM|> *Rhaiva speaks answers Raoul. "Different colours of
feathers and fur, different breeds. I would think that the isles
would know of the Blue breed?"
[20:38] <Nikolai> "So, our guests have a vested interest in
apprehending the 'bo thief?"
[20:38] * Raoul thinks... "I know they are popular in smaller
islands. They handle shallow water well..."
[20:39] * Jade|BRB is now known as JadeNSC
[20:39] <GM|> "The verderant variety are valued for their agility,
and seen as a status symbol in Etoile."
[20:41] <Raoul> ((brb))
[20:42] <Uileam> "I say we aim to stop them and move to do so
quickly. Time isn't on our side if they decide to move tonight."
[20:43] <Yuki`> "If we have the time ourselves, of course."
[20:44] <Nikolai> "Like I said, I don't see why we care."
[20:44] <Uileam> "I think we could take the time to be tired while
traveling through the countryside to endear ourselves to our hosts."
[20:44] * Uileam turns to Nikolai. "If you wish to ignore
providence, I advise you do it at your own peril."
[20:45] <Nikolai> "... Providence?"
[20:45] <Nikolai> "Really?"
[20:45] <GM|> Rhaiva looks at the party. "Whatever you plan, count
not on us."
[20:45] <Uileam> "How else would you explain that we were in this bar
and just happened to hear their plans?"
[20:45] <Raoul> ((back))
[20:46] <Nikolai> "Coincidence."
[20:46] <Nikolai> "We have been it's victim multiple times since my
service here began."
[20:46] <Raoul> "Indeed. That said, I have no qualms ith harming a
criminal organization while moving through Etoile - as long as our
priorities remain as they are."
[20:47] <Nikolai> "Well, if you all wish to do something about it, I
won't stand in your way. Quite the opposite, in fact."
[20:47] <Yuki`> "Or maybe something more malign, too. Like a
potential trap." Yuki pauses. "...right, that sort of conspiracy
against us sounds a bit silly even to me."
[20:48] <Uileam> (Time passed between Luc leaving and now?)
[20:48] <GM|> ((10 ish minutes))
[20:48] <Raoul> "And how many conspiracies can be laid against us,
after all?"
[20:48] <Nikolai> "A lot."
[20:48] <Uileam> "It would behoove us to make our way to the Chocobos
sooner rather than later," he says gently.
[20:48] <Yuki`> "You'd be surprised." Yuki helps Marcus clean up
some of the cards.
[20:49] <Nikolai> "Well, in that case..."
[20:50] * Nikolai holds up a hand, gathering Cosmic energies.
[20:50] <Nikolai> "TELEPORT."
[20:50] * Nikolai whisks the party to the interior of the carriage
they rode in on, adjacent to the stables.
[20:51] <Uileam> "That's mildly useful. And unsettling."
[20:51] * Nikolai resets his glasses, and deadpans. "Tada."
[20:51] <GM|> *It's very crowded inside the carriage.
[20:51] * Yuki` blinks a couple times as she gets whisked away. "..."
[20:52] <Nikolai> "Instant travel, and at no charge. To you."
[20:52] * Raoul coughs. "...Yes, my lungs are still where they should
be. Good to know."
[20:53] * Uileam opens the door and steps out as quietly as he
can. "So much for my armor, but we'll do with what we have for now."
[20:53] * Yuki` immediately opens the carriage door and leans over,
trying not to barf.
[20:54] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[20:54] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 77 ( Total: 77 )
[20:54] * Uileam keeps his new knife close at hand and starts moving
that-a-way.
[20:54] * Yuki` fails to keep her recent beer down. x_x
[20:55] <Uileam> (That-a-way being defined as the opposite direction
of Yuki vomiting. <.<)
[20:55] <Nikolai> "Hmm. Never had that outcome, but then, I don't
drink."
[20:56] <GM|> *It's quiet outside, most of the noise coming from the
inn, where your vanishing act didn't go unnoticed.
[20:56] * Uileam looks nonplussed and looks for deeper shadows.
[20:57] <Yuki`> "...not the drink. Warn me next time. And maybe not
do it in crow- urk" Yuki is still ill.
[20:57] <GM|> ((Uileam, stealth))
[20:57] <Nikolai> "... Will do."
[20:57] <Uileam> (What, you mean that skill I don't have? Check!)
[20:57] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[20:57] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 85 ( Total: 85 )
[20:57] <Uileam> (Who's got a spotlight handy?)
[20:58] <GM|> *Uileam steps on a stick!
[20:58] * Yuki` is going to try to get her stomach back under
control, then avoid the crowd.
[20:58] <Uileam> (Could I try Escape to gtfo from the others? <.<)
[20:59] <Nikolai> ((I could just Teleport us again...))
[20:59] <Uileam> (I'm not a fan of Teleport. Look where it got us
this time.)
[20:59] <Uileam> (Speaking IC. OOC, I don't really care what we do.)
[21:00] * Raoul takes a look around. Anyone reacting negatively to
their quick exit? Or looking for Uileam specifically?
[21:01] <GM|> ((You can try. Make your roll))
[21:01] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[21:01] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 64 ( Total: 64 )
[21:01] <Raoul> ((two over.))
[21:01] <GM|> *Raoul doesn't see anyone in the immediate vicinity
[21:01] <GM|> ((Uileam, your escape roll?))
[21:01] <Raoul> ((Heh. Just trying to keep stuff moving. Didn't have
any other bright ideas.))
[21:01] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[21:01] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 4 ( Total: 4 )
[21:01] <Uileam> (Pass by 26.)
[21:02] <GM|> *Uileam Ninja-Vanish!
[21:02] * Uileam thanks the blessing of not wearing full plate at the
moment.
[21:02] <Yuki`> ((So, is the crowd heading out? And what are we doing
otherwise?))
[21:02] * Nikolai exits to the general stable area.
[21:03] <GM|> *More like people compaining about people being rude in
using magic, but no search parties.
[21:03] * Nikolai laughs nervously. "Yeah, where the hell do they get
off, using magic..."
[21:06] * Nikolai looks around for Luc
[21:06] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[21:06] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 80 ( Total: 80 )
[21:06] <GM|> ((Awareness then))
[21:06] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[21:06] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 37 ( Total: 37 )
[21:06] <Nikolai> ((25))
[21:06] <GM|> *You think you see some movement over by the fence
there...
[21:06] <Nikolai> ((passby))
[21:07] <GM|> *It's headed in your direction
[21:07] * Nikolai blends into the crowd, trying to track the movement
while remaining unseen.
[21:08] <GM|> ((There is no 'crowd', just the party by the carriage
by the stables))
[21:08] <Nikolai> ((Oh? I thought you were saying...))
[21:08] <Nikolai> ((NEVER MIND))
[21:09] <Raoul> ((Heh.))
[21:09] * Nikolai stands there, then.
[21:10] * Uileam taps Nikolai on the shoulder. "Good look-out there."
[21:10] <Nikolai> "Thanks. See that?"
[21:11] <Uileam> "I saw my feet moving towards you, yes."
[21:12] <GM|> ((Awareness from everyone please))
[21:12] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[21:12] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 52 ( Total: 52 )
[21:12] * Nikolai subtly indicates the movement.
[21:12] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[21:12] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 66 ( Total: 66 )
[21:12] <Yuki`> ((Fail by 2.))
[21:12] <Nikolai> ((fail by 4))
[21:12] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[21:12] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 10 ( Total: 10 )
[21:13] <Uileam> "... you saw me coming back here."
[21:13] <Uileam> (Also: lulz)
[21:13] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[21:13] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 69 ( Total: 69 )
[21:13] <Raoul> ((ack, but no matter.))
[21:13] <Nikolai> ((I am confused))
[21:13] <GM|> *Uileam spots a couple figures moving towards the
stables from the common yard, but they don't have any lights in the
growing twilight
[21:14] * Uileam shakes his head, puts a finger to his mouth and
motions that-a-way.
[21:14] <GM|> ((The figure you spotted sneaking towards the party was
Uileam coming back from his little patrol))
[21:14] <Nikolai> ((You're killing me.))
[21:14] * Yuki` nods and tries to hide in the shadows.
[21:14] <Yuki`> ((Making a Stealth check.))
[21:14] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[21:14] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 56 ( Total: 56 )
[21:15] <Yuki`> ((...fail by 6. >_<))
[21:15] <GM|> *Yuki coughs as she hides behind a barrel.
[21:15] <GM|> !roll 1d100
[21:15] <Highwind> GM| - 1d100: 31 ( Total: 31 )
[21:16] * Nikolai Escapes into the shadows. (As in the spell.)
[21:16] <GM|> *The two figures stop, and look around carefully
[21:16] * Uileam rolls with his crit-happy Escape check to keep
Ninja'ing around?
[21:17] <GM|> ((Make another one, or Stealth, for anyone who wants to
hide))
[21:17] <GM|> ((But escape will take you away from the two figures,
rather than simply finding a hidey-hole))
[21:17] <Nikolai> ((Including me? I've got spells that act as Escape
actions))
[21:18] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[21:18] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 28 ( Total: 28 )
[21:18] <Uileam> (Fail on default.)
[21:18] <Yuki`> ((I guess I can't re-roll Stealth, huh? >_>))
[21:18] <Uileam> (Oh wait, I pass by 2 on Escape.)
[21:18] <GM|> ((No, you have your spells, don't forget to spend the
MP on them.))
[21:18] <Nikolai> ((Can I cast Sprint before anyone's escape
actions?))
[21:19] <GM|> ((No))
[21:19] <GM|> ((If you fail your escape, you can try stealth. Raoul,
your rolls, if any?))
[21:20] * Raoul will also try to hide, though he's not terribly great
at it.
[21:20] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[21:20] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 13 ( Total: 13 )
[21:20] * Raoul seems to have gotten the ninja mojo somehow
tranferred into himself. HUnh.
[21:20] * Nikolai blinks. Hmm. No need for temporal manipulation!
[21:21] <GM|> !roll 2d100
[21:21] <Highwind> GM| - 2d100: 58, 95 ( Total: 153 )
[21:21] * JadeNSC has quit IRC (Quit: Headache. Guess I'm going for
the night.)
[21:22] <GM|> *The figures look around, and eventually seem to reach
a concensus. They keep approaching the carriage storage and stables
quite quietly.
[21:23] <GM|> *After a minute, they reach the entrance to the
stables, and shine a light in, the hooded lantern casting light onto
the birds.
[21:24] * Nikolai looks around to his fellows. Are they making a move?
[21:24] * Yuki` is not yet.
[21:25] <GM|> *One of them opens the gate to the stables, and steps
inside, the other - with the lantern - follows suit, closing the door
behind them.
[21:25] * Nikolai waits.
[21:25] * Yuki` looks over to the others.
[21:26] <GM|> *They go deeper into the stables, apparently oblivious
to your presence.
[21:26] * Nikolai motions to follow.
[21:26] * Yuki` will follow, a bit away.
[21:26] <GM|> ((Stealth then, +20 bonus, even if no skill))
[21:27] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[21:27] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 11 ( Total: 11 )
[21:27] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[21:27] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 57 ( Total: 57 )
[21:27] <Uileam> (Pass by some amount.)
[21:27] <Yuki`> ((With the bonus, pass by 13.))
[21:27] * Raoul follows up the rear, trying to keep his sword from
janging against his armor.
[21:27] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[21:27] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 55 ( Total: 55 )
[21:27] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[21:27] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 14 ( Total: 14 )
[21:27] <Nikolai> ((Boooya))
[21:28] <Raoul> ((With +20 bonus, pass by 5. Whoo.))
[21:28] * Nikolai creeps along.
[21:28] <Yuki`> ((BRB.))
[21:28] <GM|> ((Lots of creeping, vewy, vewy quiet))
[21:28] <GM|> !roll 2d100
[21:28] <Highwind> GM| - 2d100: 45, 55 ( Total: 100 )
[21:29] <GM|> *The two go to the back, and reach a padlocked door.
One of them pulls out a key, and fits it into the lock, giving it a
quick snap turn.
[21:30] <GM|> *The lock falls open.
[21:30] <GM|> ((Awareness))
[21:31] <Yuki`> !roll 1d100
[21:31] <Highwind> Yuki` - 1d100: 51 ( Total: 51 )
[21:31] <Nikolai> !roll 1d100
[21:31] <Highwind> Nikolai - 1d100: 61 ( Total: 61 )
[21:31] <Yuki`> ((Fail by 1.))
[21:31] <Nikolai> ((pass by 1))
[21:31] <Raoul> !roll 1d100
[21:31] <Highwind> Raoul - 1d100: 66 ( Total: 66 )
[21:31] <Uileam> !roll 1d100
[21:31] <Highwind> Uileam - 1d100: 85 ( Total: 85 )
[21:31] <Raoul> ((fail by 4.))
[21:31] <Uileam> (Pass by 3.)
[21:33] <GM|> *Luc doesn't appear to be either of the pair.
[21:33] * Uileam is becoming slightly suspicious of this pair.
[21:33] <GM|> *The two of them slip into the back room, closing the
door behind them.
[21:34] * Nikolai whispers to the others. "When do we make a move?"
[21:35] <Uileam> "I'm beginning to doubt that they might be the
thieves."
[21:35] <Uileam> "Unless they're connected inside, I don't think
they'd have keys to the stables."
[21:36] <Nikolai> "So do we keep moving?"
[21:37] * Raoul nods. "We are committed to see this through...
whatever it is."
[21:38] <GM|> *There are sounds coming from behind the door. Perhaps
an argument?
[21:38] <Uileam> "I'll wait outside in case more come along. If you
catch them inside, teleport something out and I'll be there as soon
as I can."
[21:40] <Nikolai> "Alright."
[21:40] * Nikolai takes a deep breath, and Escapes to the other side
of the door.
[21:40] <GM|> ((You take the party -Uileam?))
[21:40] <Nikolai> ((Like, JUST on the other side of the door. And no,
just me.))
[21:41] <GM|> *You see a couple people near the back, arguing
quietly. There are a pair of green chocobos in off to one side,
sleeping
[21:42] * Nikolai moves in closer, trying to get a listen.
[21:42] <Nikolai> * Quietly, of course.
[21:43] <GM|> ((The rest of you?))
[21:43] <GM|> !roll 2d100
[21:43] <Highwind> GM| - 2d100: 48, 25 ( Total: 73 )
[21:43] * Raoul holds back a bit. He's good at being the second line
of defense.
[21:43] * Yuki` is going to wait a bit to the side in case someone
decides to run out. Preferably some place shadowy.
[21:44] <GM|> ((So, only Nikolai is on that side of the door?))
[21:44] <Nikolai> ((yeah))
[21:44] <GM|> ((Cool))
[21:44] <GM|> *The two inside stop arguing, putting fingers to their
ears for a moment.
[21:45] <GM|> *Outside, a bright light shines down on the party, and
a voice speaks up in a *very* thick Australian accent speaks
up. "Allright mates. You best be putt'n your heands on your heads
now."
[21:46] <Uileam> (... so much for being stealthy.)
[21:46] * Raoul ...is quite surprised.
[21:46] <GM|> *You turn around to see one of these guys holding a
very dangerous weapon in his hands. ((
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Austeyr_F88_M203.JPEG ))
[21:46] * Melo has joined #i-demon
[21:47] <GM|> *And Nikoali finds a pair of pistols now drawn and
facing him!
[21:47] <GM|> *** LOG END ***

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