Rystil Arden
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(OOC: I think it was a typo--I usually know that 3 + 9 =12 
Anyways, the AC to beat was 12 exactly, I believe)
Anyways, the AC to beat was 12 exactly, I believe)
Destiny's Tears: Varylys (Almost at Chapter 1!)
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Rystil Arden
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(OOC: My arithmetic-fu is fairly weak, but in this case I think I had it right and typed it wrong. It could easily be the other too though )
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Keia
I aim to misbehave
Zykovian T'Erilan Male Altanian Hps: 7/28
OOC: Perhaps her AC is not 22 by her actions, and is actually 21?
![:]](http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png "Devious :]")
IF not . . .
Zykovian didn't struggle in Satsuke's grasp, though he did try and roll with the strike that Ayame delivered. "Forgive me if I actually fall for the illusions of death and horror that you set up, my dear," Zykovian replied with a small smile. "I'm rather certain you would have acted similarly were you in my place. That said, if there are no dead here . . . then we can discuss matters in a more civilized manner."
OOC: Perhaps her AC is not 22 by her actions, and is actually 21?
IF not . . . Zykovian didn't struggle in Satsuke's grasp, though he did try and roll with the strike that Ayame delivered. "Forgive me if I actually fall for the illusions of death and horror that you set up, my dear," Zykovian replied with a small smile. "I'm rather certain you would have acted similarly were you in my place. That said, if there are no dead here . . . then we can discuss matters in a more civilized manner."
Rystil Arden
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(OOC: You better hope not--if Zykovian even came that close to killing Ayame, Sasuke would kill him, no more nonlethal damage )
"A loyal comrade and crew member would have more concern for his friends...and his captain. In any event, you refused my offer when it was given, and you really have no room for negotiation in any case. If you were willing to let your captain die, then your word and oath are not to be trusted. Thus, I offer you the choice of being knocked unconscious or simply tied up until our transaction is finished. And since you showed such brazen disregard for the lives of your friends, I'm sure you won't mind that the choice to spare their lives is not out of your hands and in the hands of those whom you must truly hate to pursue us this far and steal their prize."
)"A loyal comrade and crew member would have more concern for his friends...and his captain. In any event, you refused my offer when it was given, and you really have no room for negotiation in any case. If you were willing to let your captain die, then your word and oath are not to be trusted. Thus, I offer you the choice of being knocked unconscious or simply tied up until our transaction is finished. And since you showed such brazen disregard for the lives of your friends, I'm sure you won't mind that the choice to spare their lives is not out of your hands and in the hands of those whom you must truly hate to pursue us this far and steal their prize."
Keia
I aim to misbehave
Zykovian T'Erilan Male Altanian Hps: 7/28
"Not so much 'brazen disregard' as a willingness to save as many as could still be saved," Zykovian replied, undaunted by the woman's words. "I must admit to being surprised that you would disregard my word. My willingness to let my captain die in order to still attempt to accomplish the goals of the group is not easily done . . . and something I would think you understand. In addition, having visually witnessed a casual disregard for life by yourself with regard to my comrades, " indicating Molpe with a nod of the head, "you really left me very little choice in the matter."
"As to a hatred being the reason for pursuit, that is hardly the case," Zykovian explained. "Without that gem, an entire planet will suffer greatly. I was simply trying to return it to its rightful place and help restore an planet of people. I don't hate whoever wants it for ulterior motives, I just believe that saving a planet would be a better use of the item."
"The one you clubbed in the head," Zykovian pointed to Abdiel with nod of his head, "would be able to explain it much better than I ever could hope to, and could provide some healing for you as well. As for me, I would prefer to be awake, and unbound, but I understand if you believe you need to bind me."
"Not so much 'brazen disregard' as a willingness to save as many as could still be saved," Zykovian replied, undaunted by the woman's words. "I must admit to being surprised that you would disregard my word. My willingness to let my captain die in order to still attempt to accomplish the goals of the group is not easily done . . . and something I would think you understand. In addition, having visually witnessed a casual disregard for life by yourself with regard to my comrades, " indicating Molpe with a nod of the head, "you really left me very little choice in the matter."
"As to a hatred being the reason for pursuit, that is hardly the case," Zykovian explained. "Without that gem, an entire planet will suffer greatly. I was simply trying to return it to its rightful place and help restore an planet of people. I don't hate whoever wants it for ulterior motives, I just believe that saving a planet would be a better use of the item."
"The one you clubbed in the head," Zykovian pointed to Abdiel with nod of his head, "would be able to explain it much better than I ever could hope to, and could provide some healing for you as well. As for me, I would prefer to be awake, and unbound, but I understand if you believe you need to bind me."
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"I see," is all the lavender-haired woman says for a moment, then she speaks in Larakese to her companion before turning back, "That particular poison is one of the only ones I have that works against fey. It kills small animals, causes great harm to larger mortals, and puts fey into a catatonic slumber for a time. Poison or not, your disregard for your captain is deplorable. In our world, a vassal whose leader is slain by his own actions is the worst pariah possible--this so-called 'cause' or no cause. Your willingness to disregard her life and your egregious act of drawing and readying a weapon during a negotiation where you were told to drop them proves that you cannot be trusted in the clutch, though you may have convinced yourself that this is not so and might attempt to prove this to yourself and me by acting honourably, the chance that your true nature arises cannot be taken. You will be tied and guarded, and perhaps you will be killed, though from what I hear of our client, I doubt it."
*Ayame deactivates Lyveria manually, ties up and blindfolds Zykovian, and sets Sasuke to watch over Zykovian and the unconscious forms of his eight comrades.*
*After some time, hours that seem to fade into days to the blindfolded captive, Ayame returns.*
"You may be in luck today, Zykovian T'Erilan. Tell me, which of the following best describes you:
a) Toadies and lackeys of Zaryl Barryn or some other selfish Dragonlord who wants the Jewel to increase his personal power
b) Crazy short-sighted eco-terrorists who want to activate the Jewel immediately without regard to the obvious consequences
or
c) Genocidal conspirators of the Elder Preservers who wish to slaughter the planet through inaction"
*Ayame deactivates Lyveria manually, ties up and blindfolds Zykovian, and sets Sasuke to watch over Zykovian and the unconscious forms of his eight comrades.*
*After some time, hours that seem to fade into days to the blindfolded captive, Ayame returns.*
"You may be in luck today, Zykovian T'Erilan. Tell me, which of the following best describes you:
a) Toadies and lackeys of Zaryl Barryn or some other selfish Dragonlord who wants the Jewel to increase his personal power
b) Crazy short-sighted eco-terrorists who want to activate the Jewel immediately without regard to the obvious consequences
or
c) Genocidal conspirators of the Elder Preservers who wish to slaughter the planet through inaction"
Keia
I aim to misbehave
Before tied and blindfolded discussion with Ayame:
"So you say, my dear," Zykovian replied with a wry grin. He didn't put up or struggle, knowing that he had likely tested his limits with the woman.
During rest time:
Zykovian didn't converse with the monk, though he did listen for anything that the monk might do or say. Instead, Zykovian rested and hoped to replenish at least some of his arcane abilities.
When she returned:
Zykovian tilted his head to the side, favoring the side Ayame had hit previously and also allowing him to hear a bit better. "Hmmm, what interesting wording on the choices," Zykovian commented. "I wonder if the wording was yours or your contacts. I would throw in a D there that would explain ourselves better, but I anticipate that would be counter productive to this exercise, yes?"
Zykovian waited for an opportunity to add a D from Ayame, otherwise he would quickly lead into his determination of the selections.
OOC: Any clues from the wording or intonations as to what she is really looking for?
"So you say, my dear," Zykovian replied with a wry grin. He didn't put up or struggle, knowing that he had likely tested his limits with the woman.
During rest time:
Zykovian didn't converse with the monk, though he did listen for anything that the monk might do or say. Instead, Zykovian rested and hoped to replenish at least some of his arcane abilities.
When she returned:
Zykovian tilted his head to the side, favoring the side Ayame had hit previously and also allowing him to hear a bit better. "Hmmm, what interesting wording on the choices," Zykovian commented. "I wonder if the wording was yours or your contacts. I would throw in a D there that would explain ourselves better, but I anticipate that would be counter productive to this exercise, yes?"
Zykovian waited for an opportunity to add a D from Ayame, otherwise he would quickly lead into his determination of the selections.
OOC: Any clues from the wording or intonations as to what she is really looking for?
Rystil Arden
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"It belongs to my contact, so you'll need to pick one of the three. She stated that clearly you must be at least close to one of the three groups listed. If you want to claim your group to be something else, like a collections of Silkworm Farmers who is still interested in the Crazan Arris, or more likely loosely affiliated bounty hunters, please do not--just choose based on what you wanted to do with the Jewel or hand the Jewel over to do. Don't lie or you may find yourself dead."
(OOC: She gives no indication as to which one she is looking for)
(OOC: She gives no indication as to which one she is looking for)
Keia
I aim to misbehave
"Fair enough, all things considered," Zykovian replied. "Now to the question . . . I've never willingly been someone's lackey or toad so A is right out. Now as to the other two, as I said previously, Abdiel would know more of his purpose for the gem than would I. However, I believe that the purpose would not be inactivity, otherwise we wouldn't be here. Therefore that rules out option C. While I would think that some thought on the Arris's use was given by Abdiel, I must select option B as the only viable option."
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