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When the Past and Dreams Collide; A Time Travel Adventure
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Topic Started: Aug 3 2016, 04:34 AM (572 Views)
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Tidesweep
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Sep 22 2016, 02:06 AM
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The Tunnel Group
"You say you don't make threats, but that sounded damn close to me. If I do this, then you will do that. While that is a cause and effect sort of thing, it doesn't make what you said any less of a threat. A threat is meant to strike fear in someone's heart. Or at the very least, make them worry about what you are going to do." Keeping a firm hold on Tide, he lead them through the tunnel. It wasn't bad. Far as tunnels go anyway. Keldos would have had a hard time fitting, it was true. It was barely six tall at its highest and for most of the journey it was about five feet to four feet tall. Enough that many of the adventurers may have to crouch but not so short that any of them would have to crawl on their bellies to make it through.
As they walked, they were joined by a few others coming in from behind. Not that they were threatening at all. They were battle weary and tired. And while they had never seen most of the group before, they had found the main tunnel, Mariam and Andreiw was with them, and (provided Shrayla didn't decide to also shoot arrows at them too) they didn't attack when they trailed behind them. All in all, it pointed to these new comers being allies and thus, not threat to them at all.
"It is quite a walk. I will admit. Though it would have been much longer if we were above ground. Not to mention the fact that while we can exit just about anywhere we want, we only have one real entrance." Andreiw had to pause for a second before sighing. "Though that is a half truth since Lilinum is leading them to our only other entrances. We tend not to count those as only shifters that fly could come from that direction safely and they would have to know that the solar panels were ours and not some major cities." He suddenly chuckled and gave a true smile. Though it was small, it was genuine and it changed a lot about him.
He almost seemed friendly...Almost.
"They only ever made that mistake once. Took out a solar panel they thought was directly connected to us. Needless to say it wasn't. We only diverted some power from it when we were in the area. Took out an entire section of the city. The intel from that said that the punishment from it was swift and ah...Very showstopping." The smile he had suddenly faded as he remembered who he was talking too. "Not that I expect you guys to much about that really."
They were outsiders. Using weird words and phrases. Having abilities like that he had never seen. It wasn't impossible to have outsiders here. Flare had discovered life on other planets. Granted, it was just plants, but still...Where there are plants there are bound to be meat. Rather that meat could talk or not was another question entirely.
Cursing, he rubbed the back of his neck with his free hand. "While that could fit anyone, I bet it is Richard...He has a knack for finding trouble and then bringing it back home." Andreiw still remembered the time he brought two elite guards back with him. That had been a battle that had ended...Sorta well. If you counted losing ten people and having to repair four water barrels going well.
"I just hope whoever he brought is as friendly as you guys." Turning his head, he looked directly at Shrayla. "And by friendly as you, I hope she is more like this one..." Gave a slight jerk to Tide who had been quiet the entire trip as she just absorbed all the facts and trying to piece together the spotty knowledge she had on Flare's history. "As oppose to you. Miss I'm gonna shot an arrow through you leg."
Not that he could exactly blame her. They had been discussing an attack on them when they met. He also knew she could have just as easily aimed that arrow a bit higher and he wouldn't be here. Didn't make him any more charitable though.
"Let's go see what damage he has done now..."
Underground Base Headquarters
Richard looked terrified. First that...That thing around her neck wanted to eat him. And then she was tying him like some kind of turkey on Feast day. And now she was looking for information. He could hear her shuffling the papers around. Oh boy...He blew it this time...Andreiw was gonna have his head on a stick and Lilinum was gonna help him do it.
He let out a groan, forgetting for a moment he was suppose to be playing possum. Oops.
Lucky for Linah, a woman walked into the room and blinked at them all. Her ears flicked as she rubbed the bridge of her nose. "Richard...I'm going to kill you. And you!" She rounded on Linah, finger pointing. "Put down those papers before I add you to the list too. I have all those organized just the way I want and you already messed up half of it." The bobcat shifter moved over to where Linah was and started straightening everything back up.
"Talk. You aren't an enemy. Richard is still alive...Probably much to his embarrassment." The vampyre in question was still playing possum. No way was he gonna walk up now...If it had been anyone else. He would have...But it wasn't and he was just gonna play 'dead' a while longer.
"So what is it you want to or need to know? Cause lady...You sure as hell ain't from here. I can smell that."
The Falling
"You...Are making about as much sense as a dream." Lilinum just shook her head before climbing up onto his back. "Fine. Might as well get a ride out of this. Save me time for the walk back." She wasn't about to go free falling with them. Unlike the two angels, she couldn't fly and she figured that they would have their hands full with dealing with keeping Khareesh from his own death. She vaguely remember that Shrayla had said something about that, but eh. That was something to ponder for a later time.
"Okay. Let's go. Just don't lose the flying ones okay? That way you won't have to run back as far I guess? Thankfully, there is only one way to go after you enter the tunnel. Well...Two Technically, but only one way that counts. I'm sure you can figure out which way that is." With that, she would give him and in a way, Keldos and Raferties, directions towards the solar panel.
Upon arrival it would be something amazing to see. The solar panel was tall. Almost taller than a mountain. Reaching up into the sky, it was a sight that was awe inspiring just from its size. Down around the base, it would seem bushes had decided to grow there. But it was just a clever rouse as she hopped of Gwydion's back. "I'll get the...Oh. You guys are here too. That saves time."
In the weird way that dreams had with time, Keldos and Raferties had been able to keep up with Gwyidon and Lilinum. Despite going their normal pace. It was almost like the dream scape was pulling an illogical field...And maybe it was. At least at this point.
Rolling with it, she started to move aside the bushes, revealing a small gap between the ground and the pole. A gap that shouldn't have been there but was. It would be a bit of a squeeze, but all three males could fit nicely in there. "There is a net right before it opens out into the cavern. That is mostly to keep animals out. You may have to cut it...Just tie it back together. Not the first time we had to tie it. Some animals have sharp claws after all. Oh! And be careful of the water pipes. We can't let those break."
Laughing, she moved away from the cleared hole to let them figure out the best way to approach this. After all, it woulnd't be any fun if she did it all the work for them.
Everyone (Except Linah who is in a building)
Rather walking or falling, the adventures might be amazed at the sheer size of the underground cave they found themselves in...Well, all except for two. One was currently trapped in a building and the other would be panicking about being underground. But most of them could at least appreciate what the Rebel forces had done.
About three football fields long, four wide, and the ceiling nearly 30 feet up in the air (at least), it was a huge room. Buildings lay scattered around the two solar panel poles. A large field lay close to the one entrance they had which was about 15 feet up the wall. Accessible by a rope ladder, it made almost any invading force sitting ducks for the targets below. For while the enemy may have the high ground, trying to get down without the ladder would be almost certain death as there was a two feet band going around the small ledge that held nothing but sharpened sticks, swords, picks and in some cases, broken glass glued onto logs.
If they survived that fall...Well, they would probably wish they hadn't.
Up against two of the walls and close to a solar pole would be huge rain barrels. Tall and fat, each one could hold enough water to easily fulfill all the bases water needs and not even be an eighth of the way through the supply. Even in summer, when water was scarce, only ever three of the ten barrels had been emptied.
Close to each barrel housing was another building. the one closest to the entrance and playing field was the barracks. The one furthers away was the mess hall and kitchen. The other buildings laid scattered out but it wouldn't be hard to find out what each one of them held. Another unusual thing was that the only two story building was the barracks and even on that, the second story was a lot smaller than the first.
Though what could you expect when supplies were limited and only a handful even knew how to build a building in the first place.
A breeze could be felt and if they followed where it was going/coming from, they would notice small holes throughout the walls and ceiling. Nothing big enough for animals or people but plenty big enough for breezes.
Hopefully that would help with Khareesh...Hopefully.
(AN: Grab bag: Our, 1600 words
And welcome to the base~ A map will be updated once I refine it a bit ^^;;; But basically everyone arrived there at the same time thanks to dream time. The falling group is maybe five minutes ahead of the walking group but that is about it. Lilinum is free to power play this round so if someone wants to grab her and either run her or fly her to the base, that would be allowed ^.^ This is getting fun~ Thank you all for sticking with it ^.^ )
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Sep 23 2016, 05:44 AM
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"Cityfolk. Never can tell a threat from a fact." Shrayla was pretty tired of Andreiw by this point, but she couldn't really blame him for not accepting the random strangers with Commander Imloth's aplomb.
It was also irritating when people looked at her like they expected her to shoot people in the base.
Recon was one thing. When everyone was trying to remain hidden, there was no saying which side anyone was on. They were people in hiding places that simply needed to be told they'd been spotted. And Shrayla had alerted the rebels to at least one enemy of theirs -- she'd heard them converge and pounce when she'd tagged someone who was apparently not on the rebel army roster.
She shouldered her bow for traveling within the tunnels, which took little stooping to traverse, because Shrayla was all of 5'4" without her ears factored into her height and being somewhat dainty had the occasional advantage.
The werewolf did make eye contact with Andreiw when he brought up the arrow in the leg. Flat, unimpressed eye contact.
"I'm sorry, was I supposed to stand by and let you attack my people? I'll keep that in mind for next time."
Her ears rotated fore and aft, circling to catch fragments of sound that traveled strangely underground.
"Also, your friend Richard may indeed be in trouble. Noooot lethal trouble, I don't think." Shrayla drawled the O in 'not', cocking her head. "But suffice it to say I doubt he's still in control of his prisoner. Sounds like she's gotten the better of him."
Following the sounds of conflict through the twists of tunnels was easier than trying to parse what Andreiw was saying about 'solar panels' and other such... strangeness. Technology her native world didn't have! All she really knew was that the intonation was wrong for him to be talking about angels -- and why would (extremely powerful) angels and panels be relevant to each other anyway? -- and the rest made no sense at all.
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Sep 24 2016, 05:30 PM
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Hearing the continual bickering between Shrayla and Andriew, Anari put a hand to her face to squeeze the bridge of her nose.
"Enough, you two," she chided, well aware that this might not exactly be her place to say such but far too tired of their clashing yet in their own way similar personalities to take much more. "I may be guessing, but I think there's enough enemies out there to not need any more in here. Yes, Shrayla, we will protect Tide, and each other, and they're aware of that fact. And I know that you're worn and weary, Andriew, from that you're doing - believe me on that! - but acting aggressive towards us won't help matters any. You're leader here; if your people see you scowling at us, they won't trust us, and that will just make things worse all around. So lets just settle down, huh?"
She tried to follow the conversation on their technology, but like Shrayla it went clean past her, perhaps even more so as she had no frame of reference for 'solar' even having to do with angels. Perhaps if Keldos and Raferties had been present, though the Lorekeeper would have more likely laughed. And as to word of someone else having stumbled in, she frowned slightly, hand stroking over the half of her flail.
"If it's trouble, we'll deal with it," the lieutenant promised, following along even as she admired the layout of the place. Definitely a one-up on the rebels she'd associated with against the Dragon Highlords!
Raferties, meanwhile, was muffling a chuckle as he was well aware - and had witnessed first hand - Gwydion's amazing speed. What he hadn't expected was that he and Keldos actually kept up during the travel. Well, IF, perhaps? By this point he had well learned to take most things in stride.
When the gap was revealed, as well as the warnings given, Keldos sighed.
"My armor will cause problems... I should withdraw it."
"Probably for the best, brother. We are not going into a hostile situation, at the very least, so you should be safe enough without it." Even as he was speaking, Raferties was eyeing the hole and then Khareesh. With just a bit of thought, Keldos' armor shimmered into a golden dust that whirled up to form two wide armbands on his biceps, leaving him clad in a noble-looking white tunic with gilded embroidery, white pants, and white boots. He certainly looked the part of Solaris' Firstborn Archangel!
"I will carry Khareesh," the elder angel said. "I can bear the weight easier, and should he panic I will be able to curtail any unwarranted movements."
"And I will mend the net after we are through. I shall go first then." He looked at Lilinum. "If you will allow, I can carry you down. Even though I am not as strong as my brother I know I can manage without difficulty."
So with Lilinum held across his chest in his arms, Raferties slipped into the gap that had been revealed. Just as he had planned, he let himself free-fall for a moment until they hit the net, the protective device giving a bit as their combined weight caused it to sink. Carefully, he shifted his staff around in one hand, holding his passenger against him with the other arm for safety, and used the perhaps surprisingly sharp edge of the sun head to slice through the ropes in one quick movement. They fell clean through, much to the surprise of some of the rebels below who happened to catch sight of them, and then a heartbeat later Raferties' wings snapped out to full span and beat at the air, giving him a hovering moment to orient himself before he spotted a clear place to land. With a gesture to Lilinum to indicate where he would set them down, he flew to the ground and landed with grace, setting her down.
Keldos, having heard the snapping net, dropped down without the hindering barrier in the way and thus all he had to do was wait until he was clear to flare his own wings, stopping mid-air with Khareesh held in a likewise manner to Lilinum before. Perhaps it might be a little bruising to the genasi's pride to be carried so, but at the moment the Archangel didn't think he was aware of anything let alone any possible ego. He landed beside his brother a moment later, setting Khareesh down and giving him a shake, trying to orientate him.
"I will be back," offered Raferties, as he flew up to the net to mend it. This was another small test of the limits of his ability in this place. He paused at the cut net and concentrated on the rope being made whole again, a spell that while simple enough for most spellcasters he was aware of was actually not one he himself could do. At the same time, he willed himself to beat his wings and hover utterly motionless much as Keldos could do, eliminating the subtle bounce that marked a Guardian angel's standstill flight. Much to his pleasure, the net fused back into a single creation, as if he had never severed it, and the whole time his body had been as level as if he had been standing on solid ground. With a satisfied grin, he returned to his brother and friends.
"More surprises from this place, Little Brother?" mused Keldos, sodalite-colored eyes sparkling in some amusement. Raferties chuckled, nodding.
"So it seems, Brother, so it seems! I am learning more with each moment." For a bit the two looked around, taking in their surroundings and at the same time letting themselves be seen by the rebels, both in the company of Lilinum and thus not enemies as well as understanding that they were probably as strange as a morning glory on a rose bush. Their guides certainly had seemed if not alarmed then at least amazed by their wings and abilities, and they had made something of a rather dramatic entrance. Some allowances for staring might be a perfect stepping-stone to a harmonious partnership.
((1030 words, Grab Bag: Stepping-stone, Around the House: Sink, Stones of Blue: Sodalite, Not From Eden - Morning Glory))
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Tidesweep
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Oct 2 2016, 09:21 PM
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Andreiw mumbled under his breath. Not really words per-say, but something along the lines of killing Richard and using rocks to sink his body into the nearest deep lake. Not that Lilinum and the others would ever let him do that...But they wouldn't bat an eye if Richard got lost in the forest for a few days. He had that sort of reputation. "Doesn't surprise me in the least on that. A five year old could take him prisoner."
Which...That had happened too. Hence why Richard also wasn't allowed in the daycare anymore. When they still had one that is.
"I will call a truce in this verbal volley...Oh hell. I don't like her. She doesn't like me. I'll probably scowl at you from now till time ends and probably more. So you will be please to know, my scowling at someone holds very little weight with the rest of the rebellion. Lilinum on the other hand..." He trailed off as one of the rebels stepped forward and gave Anari a weary smile.
"It is true. He scowls at just about everyone. Including his partner." She gave a small shrug before stepping back. The ledge was starting to get a bit crowded as they jostled to get a look at the new comers. Most of them were weary of the group, but none were down right hostile towards them. Trust was something they usually gave easily to people who had made it this far. After all, at this point, one wrong move and this base would be in enemy hands.
Ignoring the rest of what Shrayla was saying (see, he was trying at least), he watched as the angels came down. He was about to make a crack about having to find shifters to repair the net when Raferties flew back up to do so. Well, that was something at least. No need to worry about them not cleaning up a mess and if they stuck around, it would make net maintenance that much easier.
Moving over to the edge of the ledge, he pushed down the rope ladder. "This is there it gets fun. One at a time please. Unless you think your jumping skills are up to par..." He directed that comment at Shrayla without directly directing it at her. "The height is about fifteen feet or so and we are surrounded by nice pointy rocks on most of the sides." There was an area where the rope ladder ended that was clear of the stalagmites. But it wasn't very big. "Time for the big time waster."
And it would be. One at a time was the safest way to go down. The rope ladder could take more, but that was only for emergencies. Which this wasn't. The shifters who could, either flew or jumped off onto the ground. That still left quite a few people that had to use the rope ladder.
Good thing no one was in a hurry right?
Up above, Lilinum had to give a low whistle as Keldos's armor seemed to...Disappear. "I don't know why I'm surprise. I should probably stop being surprised by all you guys do." Chuckling, she shook her head and nodded. Flying down was a treat and if she thought about it, she would have laughed in delight like a child.
Landing, she nodded and watched as he flew back up and mended the net. Once he was back on the ground, she gave him a nod. "Thank you for that. You don't know how much time you have saved."
Moving away, she beckoned them to follow her. "The base should be a good point to regroup with everyone. I hope you do not mind questions...You may have to answer a lot of them and they won't all be war related." She gave them a warm smile. "After all, while most of the young ones are gone, we do have some...Wide eyed curious people among us." People she wish they didn't have. They were too young for this still, but she wasn't gonna turn them away. Not when they were also brash enough to fight the enemy anyway. At least if they were with them, they were safer...slightly.
(Around the House: Sink, 690 words)
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Oct 4 2016, 08:11 AM
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Despite her previous tone, Anari couldn't help a small chuckle of amusement at the few mumbles she heard, as well as the comment about this Richard's prowess. At least it was good to know that any sourness from Andriew wouldn't reflect unfavorably on the rest of them. When he dropped the ladder over the side, however, she couldn't help but frown. Her expression wasn't at his words, because she had never been afraid of heights or unfamiliar with the device. But they'd walked quite a ways, and her leg was rather aching her. Not that she let on, really, keeping her weight shifted mostly to her left and face showing more amazement of the place than discomfort. She'd been practicing not reacting to pain for a while. For a moment she studied the rope and the ground below, rather skeptical and agreeing that while this was a highly defensive obstacle, it was something of a time waster.

Keldos' faintly amused smile didn't leave his face as Raferties' repaired the net, a small part of the angel enjoying surprising Lilinum and perhaps even sensing to some degree her enjoyment of the flight. Perhaps when this was over or there was a spare moment, he or his brother might fly her around again. Then Raferties had landed, and nodded in response to the woman's words of thanks.
"My pleasure! It was only right, as I was the one who cut it in the first place." He chuckled, already feeling eyes on him. "And I know I do not mind questions. One cannot learn if one never asks them, after all."
"In this," Keldos spoke up, giving his brother a small nudge with one wing, "you have tapped into a fondness of my brother's. He is Lorekeeper in our home heaven, and thus the storing and sharing of information and lore is part of his very nature. Though I do not mind answering questions, if I can."
"Perhaps, brother, we can expedite things a bit though?" Raferties gestures to where the others stood atop the ledge, as the rope ladder fell. "That cannot be a quick process, but if we were to carry some down..."
"Wise thought." With just a few wingbeats, the brothers alighted upon the ledge, careful that their wings didn't knock anyone aside or too perilously close to the edge; they'd taken well note of the spikes below that promised a rather painful landing at the very least. "Would anyone care for a lift?" Raferties teased, a sparkle in his eye.
Anari perked up a bit, and glanced at Andriew.
"Well, perhaps not such a time waster after all, at least this round. How do you feel about flying?" Clearly, she would be all for it, taking a few steps towards Raferties as she figured the stronger Keldos would be the better one to carry Andriew and Gwydion in their turns. Shrayla either could manage with, by her guess.
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Oct 9 2016, 08:11 PM
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"That is good to hear." She hesitated for a second as if she wanted to say something more but refrained. Lilinum would wait to see if she could trust them with more than just the base. After all, at least here they were all fighters. Rebels with a cause and if their base was discovered and attacked or even betrayed...Well, that was just the risk of rebellion. At the mention of the rope ladder, she looked over and nodded. "It is not a quick process. But it is a small price to pay in the end. Or a great one, but we have to make do with what we have."
She would stop about halfway to the base and grin as the brothers flew over to help out. These strangers were interesting, that was for sure. Looking at the one that would most likely to panic, she tilted her head at Khareesh. "You gonna come with me willingly or do I have to try and drag you for your own safety?"
"I feel like it is falling with style. I'll stick to the ladder." Though that didn't mean he wouldn't let anyone else not be flown down. The rest of the rebels edged a bit closer to the brothers and started firing off questions.
"What kind of bird has that many wings?"
"How do you keep that half form so well? Isn't is painful to have your wings on all the time?"
"You are pretty..." That one came from a clearly younger member of the rebel force. Only there cause the elders knew that the feisty little shifter would have gone off with only half a deck of cards in his hand and gotten himself killed. He also had a knack for pointing out things that most people either haven't noticed or wouldn't point out to begin with so he had his uses. Even if his ways sometimes created awkward moments. "Are you guys new people?"
Jumping down when he was about halfway, Andreiw rolled on the ground. Standing up and brushing himself off, he started walking towards Lilinum. Despite the bigness of the base, with most of the buildings up against walls, it was surprisingly easy to find most anyone. Especially from a height. When he was within distance, he gave the siren a genuine smile before frowning. "Richard did it again."
Lilinum sighed and closed her eyes. Trench waters. Couldn't that boy stay out of trouble for five minutes?
Tide shook her head and moved to the rope ladder. "I will take the ladder. Just so everyone can get down faster you know? Since there is only two of you and that way that only leaves a few members of the group to take down and besides...I think you have attracted an audience." Laughing, she disappeared over the ledge. Not as fast or daring as Andreiw, she climbed all the way down before making her way towards the gathering point apparently.
Moving over, Tide gently took Khareesh's hand. "Khareesh? You with us?"
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Oct 17 2016, 12:36 AM
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The brothers let Andriew take the ladder with a chuckle from Raferties for the turn of phrase and from Keldos a smirk, then the Lorekeeper bend slightly when Anari was before him, one arm behind her shoulders, the other behind her knees, he soon had her up in his arms across his chest. He inclined his head towards Gwydion and Shrayla, and spread his wings.
"Safe climbing, Tide," the Lorekeeper encouraged as he leapt from the edge, making the woman in the his arms give a small gasp of surprise despite being fully aware of what was about to happen, and flew down to the others. Keldos would wait for the others to decide their course and either fly them both down in turns or return himself, as the case happened to be. (Tactical Archangel that he was, this also kept him from having to be the center-point of the attention. While he was willing to answer question, large groups like this were somewhat unsettling, so he would leave it to his Little Brother."
Raferties set Anari down after he landed, then barely had time to glance back towards his brother before the flood of questions hit. He laughed, his wings that were the focus of such attentions twitching slightly in reaction.
"I cannot think of a bird that has as many wings as my brother, though I suppose there may be somewhere. I certainly do not know of one personally. And no, it does not hurt because I nor my brother have never not had our wings. Even when we choose to make them invisible, they are simply ethereal rather than gone." The compliment that followed made the Guardian Angel's cheeks turn slightly pink in modesty, though he otherwise just inclined hid head in thanks for it. Even aside from Belial, he, and most all angels of the Chorus, were aware that many mortal betting tended to think angels beautiful. It was partially a physical response, and part, at least in Raferties' mind, a spiritual response to the holy nature of their being. "I suppose I would say that yes, we are most certainly new here, and have come to help what we can."
Keldos, able to somewhat hear the Q-and-A session, smiled. There was the other reason for his allowing his Little Brother the floor: unlike Raferties, Keeper and Scribe of Prophecy, he had no ability to conceal secrets. That last question, so innocently put, would have seen him revealing that not only were they new to the base, but to the world as well, and the rebels might not be ready for such a thing. Only Tide could say for certain if they even had concepts of worlds having life other than their own. In withholding that, Raferties had left it up to Andriew and Lilinum whether the full story be known.
Anari, after she had settled from her brief flight, moved over to stand with Tide, and Khareesh, resuming her protective duties even as she got a look at the base - and she was whole-heartedly impressed! Yes, it was underground, but there was a level of sophistication to their set-up that amazed her. Some of the rebels she had briefly run with had hid in a cottage that had virtually no security to speak of, let alone a reliable water source or room for a dozen people.
"This is incredible," she said quietly to Lilinum. "You and yours have done quite well." She wanted to say more, but baffled a but. How did you say "I've been here, doing this" without coming across as a braggart? Thankfully, Andriew rejoining them to give his partner the news of this Richard's deeds, gave her a distraction from anything more awkward.
"If you need to go take care of this, we can wait here, or wherever is best for you."
((642 words, Houses - cottage))
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Oct 24 2016, 04:50 AM
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Lilinum gave Anari a wide smile before resuming her frown. "Thank you. We have done the best we could and as you can see..." She trailed off, nodding her head to the rebels still making their way down the ladder. "It has its faults. But if it had been perfect, I think most of us would have called it a trap. That is our only issue and even then, it helps makes the base easy to defend so I can't really call it a true issue you know?"
Thinking it through, she came to a decision before nodding slowly. "I think what is best is if you come with us. While most of the rebels will not attack you, I wish not to tempt fate too much. The werewolf....Has a temper and I do not want it to be accidentally sparked. I mean none of that as an insult." Pausing again, she considered her words and organized them somewhat. "But I do not know what sets her off just yet. Other than stupidity. Or threatening to attack. Other than that, I know next to nothing about any of you. Other than you are all friends at the very least and are unfamiliar with our situation. So I think it would be safer if you stick near Andreiw and me for awhile longer. Plus it would keep you from being overrun by questions and such."
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"Don't take my silence for agreement. That would be a mistake."- Gertude Weavian
"I will protect what is mine with a will forged like a diamond."- Mildred Fresi
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Oct 27 2016, 06:44 AM
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Anari gave a wry smile Lilinum's way.
"I get it, believe me. You turned a fault into a strength, as it were." Yes, she really did get it. How often had she been in such camps, far less defensible and more haphazard! In response to her following words, Raferties turned from those who were speaking to him and gave a half-bow of respect and acceptance.
"While I actually believe my brother can speak more accurately of Shrayla than even I can, I know her to be a true ally and protective of her friends, as well as a skilled warrior. But you do speak truth: you know very little of any of us, and much of what we can do may be unusual or even unheard of to you. I do not believe any of us would want to cause any alarm or fear, when we mean no harm." He chuckled, posture and expression utterly relaxed and friendly. "Knowing more about the situation at hand would be appreciated, so I have no worries with remaining in either of your company for as long as you believe it wise. But, as a note, I do not mind answering any question posed to me. Such sharing of knowledge is a responsibility of a Lorekeeper."
((Will post Keldos' part later, either as a second post or an addition to this one. Waiting on input from others))
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Nov 8 2016, 07:47 AM
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Suddenly there was a fog. It seemed to come from everywhere and nowhere. It swirled around everyone but...None of the rebels panicked. In fact, the only ones that ever saw it were the Dreamers. Those from a different world. The fog gathered around them and whispered into each of their ears...
Time is up. The clock went boom. I will send you back so you don't face their doom.
And with that...All the Dreamers would wake back up in their beds. Right where they belong.
Though a couple may get a bit of a surprise when they woke up.
(AN: This Adventure has ended. I missed the deadline and have decided not to call in my waver. I do not know if I can do this or not, but if I can, if you character has made something in the dream world, they are more than welcome to keep it upon waking or if the idea is vetoed I understand completely. I left it open for a reason just in case. Hope you all enjoyed this short adventure and you never know...Maybe the Illogical Field may decide to let you help out Flare again...Maybe.)
Kay edit: Any items may be kept, or not, as desired by the character/player. Nothing was 'world breaking' if anything actually can be considered world breaking in a world where it breaks itself on a regular basis. XD
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"The waves have their own music...Are you listening?" - Tidesweep
"Don't take my silence for agreement. That would be a mistake."- Gertude Weavian
"I will protect what is mine with a will forged like a diamond."- Mildred Fresi
"Healing can take time. Lucky for you, you should having nothing but it for awhile."- Jeremi Kgute
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