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Hard Core Adventurers- KOTS 20.06 The Cathedral of Shadows
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<blockquote data-quote="Goonalan" data-source="post: 6196099" data-attributes="member: 16069"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px">KOTS Part 18a: A Dangerous Encounter.</span></p><p></p><p>18a.01</p><p></p><p>Jimmy nudges Gokan, the half-orc stares down at his much smaller brother, half-grins.</p><p></p><p>Jimmy half-grins back.</p><p></p><p>The pair are looking down at the broken body of Ninaran, the traitorous elf. The other three adventurers are in the vicinity- Ramm also keeping a close eye on the entrance to the chamber, while Tonka stares every now and then at the portal- which flickers and flashes.</p><p></p><p>The portal is active, or so it seems.</p><p></p><p>And yet this fact does not hold the adventurers’ attention, the group stare down some more at the forlorn figure of Ninaran, even in death the elf is beautiful.</p><p></p><p>[sblock=Info]</p><p> </p><p>At this point I need to fill in the gap, I forgot to include in my write up of the action here that Gokan, back in Winterhaven, tried to chat up Ninaran, or else... Well, he did his best, the event went a little like this... cue flashback.</p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Gokan thinks back, back to Wrafton's Inn in Winterhaven, the cold outside kept at bay by the crackling fire in the hearth. The low grumble of muted conversations, and perched next to the fire Gokan, swirling his drink and looking down at Ninaran- close by in a high-backed chair.</p><p></p><p>Over the other side of the tavern the four remaining members of the adventuring group keep a close eye on the action, and whisper to each other, ostensibly making bets on the outcome of the encounter.</p><p></p><p>Gokan swirls the remains of his beer some more and then stares down at Ninaran, his expression purposeful.</p><p></p><p>“So...” He lets the first word of his remark hang in the air a while, in an effort to secure Ninaran's full attention.</p><p></p><p>“So <ahem> you're a ranger?” It's meant as a statement, but Gokan makes it sound like a question - the half-orc raises an eyebrow to emphasise his point, and to make himself look a little mischievous, perhaps even dangerous.</p><p></p><p>Ninaran looks up, nods once, and then remarks with crystal clarity.</p><p></p><p>“Yes.”</p><p></p><p>Gokan grins, for less than half-a-second and then surreptitiously signs a thumbs-up to his supporters, who grin back and mirror his signal.</p><p></p><p>Sigur makes a gesture using his tongue and the inner cavity of his left cheek, repeatedly, and then snorts in to his beer.</p><p></p><p>Ninaran, without looking up, takes in the whole show.</p><p></p><p>The elf shakes her head, almost imperceptibly.</p><p></p><p>“I'm a ranger too.” Gokan adds- his eyebrow continues to do excellent work.</p><p></p><p>Ninaran nods, and then in a throw away gesture, smiles up at Gokan.</p><p></p><p>The half-orc’s entire face is consumed in a grin.</p><p></p><p>“We're heading out...” Gokan nods in the direction of his leering compatriots, and then continues, “... to the old keep- there's going to be...”, Gokan frantically searches for the right word, “... trouble.” He concludes- that wasn't it.</p><p></p><p>“Danger... I mean... It'll be dangerous.” The half-orc succinctly concludes, only tripping over the words once or twice.</p><p></p><p>“You're very brave.” Ninaran volunteers.</p><p></p><p>18a.02</p><p></p><p>Ninaran is still staring up at him.</p><p></p><p>The moment elongates.</p><p></p><p>“You've got to grasp life!” Gokan remarks, and nods sagely.</p><p></p><p>Ninaran suppresses a giggle, and then with incredible speed is on her feet, she grabs a full tankard of ale from the nearest table and throws the contents at Gokan.</p><p></p><p>Or at least at his crotch area.</p><p></p><p>The half-orc reacts with a small startled leap, his brain scrambles for purchase on reality, instantly he finds himself sweating- a sudden flush.</p><p></p><p>Ninaran is fumbling for another full tankard.</p><p></p><p>Is this some mad elven mating ritual? Or at least a precursor to... Gokan tries desperately to ignore the incident, and yet- he reddens, the heat is rising.</p><p></p><p>The contents of the second tankard splash on to his rear and left hip, instinctively he turns away- protecting his groin area.</p><p></p><p>“You're on fire!” Ninaran shrieks- clearly agitated, her passion obvious for all to see.</p><p></p><p>“You're not so bad yourself.” Gokan purrs, and grins, at last- he's back in the hunt, and closing in on his beautiful quarry it seems.</p><p></p><p>“You're on fire!” Ninaran shrieks, louder still, and then turns to gawp at Wrafton- the owner of the tavern.</p><p></p><p>Her enthusiasm is infectious.</p><p></p><p>“Oh baby!” Gokan growls and attempts to grab her.</p><p></p><p>The elven ranger has other ideas, she catches Gokan's hands in her hands- twists and spins him around, less than a second later Gokan finds himself facing the flaming hearth, his hands gripping the mantel tight.</p><p></p><p>And then...</p><p></p><p>And then...</p><p></p><p>Gokan shivers even as he recalls the event.</p><p></p><p>18a.03</p><p></p><p>The pitter-patter of Ninaran's soft elven hands on his backside, beating him, beating him- their slap on his rough leathers...</p><p></p><p>“You're on fire!” Ninaran shrieks, louder still.</p><p></p><p>Gokan's brain reels- “go with it, go with it!”, it screams at him.</p><p></p><p>The half-orc spins around- to confront Ninaran, a yawning grin plastered on his face, and is met- full-force by a tide of foul smelling liquid.</p><p></p><p>He's soaked.</p><p></p><p>Wrafton holds the now empty slops bucket in her hands.</p><p></p><p>A wisp of smoke curls up in to the rafters of the tavern.</p><p></p><p>Gokan looks down and notes the crisped and burnt parts of his leather armour- he remembers Ninaran's frantic words- 'you're on fire', and then looks down again at his blackened armour. He was on fire.</p><p></p><p>His four compatriots seem to be having some sort of episode, or else have been overtaken by some collective malaise- or fit.</p><p></p><p>Ninaran grins.</p><p></p><p>Gokan, with nothing else left to do, shrugs and grins back.</p><p></p><p>And seconds later Gokan is back in the dirty dungeon chamber- staring down at Ninaran's dead body, a tear comes to the half-orc's eye, absent-mindedly he wipes it away.</p><p></p><p>“Did you have sexual doings with the elf?” Sigur asks, the dwarf’s enquiry is met with a stony silence.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goonalan, post: 6196099, member: 16069"] [CENTER][SIZE="5"]KOTS Part 18a: A Dangerous Encounter.[/SIZE][/CENTER] 18a.01 Jimmy nudges Gokan, the half-orc stares down at his much smaller brother, half-grins. Jimmy half-grins back. The pair are looking down at the broken body of Ninaran, the traitorous elf. The other three adventurers are in the vicinity- Ramm also keeping a close eye on the entrance to the chamber, while Tonka stares every now and then at the portal- which flickers and flashes. The portal is active, or so it seems. And yet this fact does not hold the adventurers’ attention, the group stare down some more at the forlorn figure of Ninaran, even in death the elf is beautiful. [sblock=Info] At this point I need to fill in the gap, I forgot to include in my write up of the action here that Gokan, back in Winterhaven, tried to chat up Ninaran, or else... Well, he did his best, the event went a little like this... cue flashback. [/sblock] Gokan thinks back, back to Wrafton's Inn in Winterhaven, the cold outside kept at bay by the crackling fire in the hearth. The low grumble of muted conversations, and perched next to the fire Gokan, swirling his drink and looking down at Ninaran- close by in a high-backed chair. Over the other side of the tavern the four remaining members of the adventuring group keep a close eye on the action, and whisper to each other, ostensibly making bets on the outcome of the encounter. Gokan swirls the remains of his beer some more and then stares down at Ninaran, his expression purposeful. “So...” He lets the first word of his remark hang in the air a while, in an effort to secure Ninaran's full attention. “So <ahem> you're a ranger?” It's meant as a statement, but Gokan makes it sound like a question - the half-orc raises an eyebrow to emphasise his point, and to make himself look a little mischievous, perhaps even dangerous. Ninaran looks up, nods once, and then remarks with crystal clarity. “Yes.” Gokan grins, for less than half-a-second and then surreptitiously signs a thumbs-up to his supporters, who grin back and mirror his signal. Sigur makes a gesture using his tongue and the inner cavity of his left cheek, repeatedly, and then snorts in to his beer. Ninaran, without looking up, takes in the whole show. The elf shakes her head, almost imperceptibly. “I'm a ranger too.” Gokan adds- his eyebrow continues to do excellent work. Ninaran nods, and then in a throw away gesture, smiles up at Gokan. The half-orc’s entire face is consumed in a grin. “We're heading out...” Gokan nods in the direction of his leering compatriots, and then continues, “... to the old keep- there's going to be...”, Gokan frantically searches for the right word, “... trouble.” He concludes- that wasn't it. “Danger... I mean... It'll be dangerous.” The half-orc succinctly concludes, only tripping over the words once or twice. “You're very brave.” Ninaran volunteers. 18a.02 Ninaran is still staring up at him. The moment elongates. “You've got to grasp life!” Gokan remarks, and nods sagely. Ninaran suppresses a giggle, and then with incredible speed is on her feet, she grabs a full tankard of ale from the nearest table and throws the contents at Gokan. Or at least at his crotch area. The half-orc reacts with a small startled leap, his brain scrambles for purchase on reality, instantly he finds himself sweating- a sudden flush. Ninaran is fumbling for another full tankard. Is this some mad elven mating ritual? Or at least a precursor to... Gokan tries desperately to ignore the incident, and yet- he reddens, the heat is rising. The contents of the second tankard splash on to his rear and left hip, instinctively he turns away- protecting his groin area. “You're on fire!” Ninaran shrieks- clearly agitated, her passion obvious for all to see. “You're not so bad yourself.” Gokan purrs, and grins, at last- he's back in the hunt, and closing in on his beautiful quarry it seems. “You're on fire!” Ninaran shrieks, louder still, and then turns to gawp at Wrafton- the owner of the tavern. Her enthusiasm is infectious. “Oh baby!” Gokan growls and attempts to grab her. The elven ranger has other ideas, she catches Gokan's hands in her hands- twists and spins him around, less than a second later Gokan finds himself facing the flaming hearth, his hands gripping the mantel tight. And then... And then... Gokan shivers even as he recalls the event. 18a.03 The pitter-patter of Ninaran's soft elven hands on his backside, beating him, beating him- their slap on his rough leathers... “You're on fire!” Ninaran shrieks, louder still. Gokan's brain reels- “go with it, go with it!”, it screams at him. The half-orc spins around- to confront Ninaran, a yawning grin plastered on his face, and is met- full-force by a tide of foul smelling liquid. He's soaked. Wrafton holds the now empty slops bucket in her hands. A wisp of smoke curls up in to the rafters of the tavern. Gokan looks down and notes the crisped and burnt parts of his leather armour- he remembers Ninaran's frantic words- 'you're on fire', and then looks down again at his blackened armour. He was on fire. His four compatriots seem to be having some sort of episode, or else have been overtaken by some collective malaise- or fit. Ninaran grins. Gokan, with nothing else left to do, shrugs and grins back. And seconds later Gokan is back in the dirty dungeon chamber- staring down at Ninaran's dead body, a tear comes to the half-orc's eye, absent-mindedly he wipes it away. “Did you have sexual doings with the elf?” Sigur asks, the dwarf’s enquiry is met with a stony silence. [/QUOTE]
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