IC: Dichotomy's Age of Worms Redux, Part I

[worthley]

[SBLOCK=TI and the Princess of Whales]"IT's morning and they are in my room, just down the hall. They seem ready to head out to the office where Nav died." says the broad, young man who is still leaning on his scythe, but not clenching his side, which indicates that it's from the effects of last night and not yesterday at the miner's office.[/sblock]

 

[TiCaudata]

"Down the hall you say? Well let's see about finishing this fight then!"

Breth slings his pack onto his back and walks down the hall to Trenton's room. When he gets to the room he looks back and forth at Boldak and Alexis.

"I hear you're wanting to finish off these spiders. I have a couple tools at my disposal to help us out. I can provide fire for me and maybe one other person, do the rest of you have anything that can help? How about a back up plan in case things go awry again? Since he drank with me all night I'm assuming one of you two are responsible for the dramatic lack of wounds, and with the armor, I suspect it's you m'lady. Do you still have enough tricks up your sleeve to help us out if the day goes wrong?"

 

[o3caudata]

Alexis is still giggling softly to herself when Breth and Trenton return.

"Hello Trenton. And I don't believe we've been properly introduced. My name is Alexis." she says all too cheerfully.

"Trenton and this bird we've been hearing so much about seem taken with you. It would seem fortune has granted us a second chance. Your earlier rudeness is forgiven, surely you were looking out for what was best for your friend the same as we were."

Alexis stands, gives a sly glance and a smirk to Boldak, and turns to face Trenton. "You though, are still injured, and i fear my usefulness in that department is quite exhausted. I can do a small bit more for you today, but if we're to face that evil swarm again a good nights rest, and some food will go a long way i have no doubt.

Assuming there are no objections, what say you all to a day of gorging and getting to know our fellow traveler. I'd be interested to know what else this bird has taught him." Alexis resumes her giggling.

 

[michael_noah]

Boldak scowls at the newcomer for some time before replying, "Aren't you even going to tell us your beardless name?"

Assuming he receives a response, he'll continue, "I look forward to seeing these tricks of yours. As Alexis said, we'll be going tomorrow, so make any preperations you need. If you've got fire to hand out, I'll take it, since I normally have no need of such. Otherwise, I think we'll just need to try to fry the little buggers a bit better than we did last time."

[sblock=OOC]Upon conclusion of the conversation, Boldak takes a walk about town, looking for any chance he might have to gain a few coins with which to get more supplies. If Dourstone has something that would take less than a day, he'll do it, though he won't have many more options.[/sblock]

 

[TiCaudata]

Breth nods to Alexis and looks down at the dwarf. "I suppose you could be forgiving for forgetting my name after the day you had yesterday. The name is Breth. I am almost certain that I haven't received yours however."

Breth will wait for the dwarf's name, or for him to leave before continuing. "I didn't say I was a charity to hand out fire willy nilly! Our coin will most likely be much better spent on torches and oil than gorging ourselves with food and ale. If you didn't have much use for them before it seems you do now. We really ought to go over what didn't work against these spiders before and what we can do to get through this intact this time."

The tall man sits on the nearest flat surface (bed, chair, table, floor if he must) and addresses the group.

"Getting through this better than last time is a woefully insufficient plan. A plan needs to be made. Do we want to face them in the building or out? As a group or individually? Would a torch work as a sword? How are your throwing arms?"

He looks around the group, examining each person as he speaks and seeing if any of them appear to agree with him, or if any of them have some information to provide.

 

[michael_noah]

"Just because I have a beard doesn't mean I'm old and senile, you coot. If I've forgotten your name it's because it was thrown about in the same breath as threats to throw me in jail. And are you some sort of general in disguise? That's certainly what you're playing at. I'm sure that Trenton's already given you a complete rundown of what happened at the office. We know the things can be burnt, and it's obvious that slicing one spider with a sword isn't going to do much."

Boldak has gradually relaxed as the talk turns to killing the aweful swarm, and puts himself at ease, leaning against a nearby wall.

"I doesn't rightly matter where we face them, but I suppose that outside might be better, as we'll have more room to spread out and run away if needed. If the weather's as bad as it's been though, we could have trouble with the fires being put out. We'll most likely need to play it by ear, as it were."

 

[TiCaudata]

[sblock=ooc]I'm assuming that Boldak gave his name, because if he didn't the rest of MNW and my speeches never happened and Breth would just ignore anything he says... Let me know if this isn't ok.[/sblock]

"I figure I must be since none of you seem to want the job. For all your years of experience, Boldak, you seem to be much better at bitching than planning. The little I know about this Nav indicate that luck was with him as often as not. I can't say that my luck is so good, and so I plan in advance.

"Fires such as mine don't tend to last long enough for rain to put them out, but oil could take out the whole building if it burns too well. Torches tend to burn even if it's raining, so I'm guessing outside might be the better option, IF the torches work against these things. What do you think dwarf? Will a brand of fire strike against more than your sword alone?. Does anyone even have a torch?

Breth looks around at everyone again.

 

[o3caudata]

"Planning fits some peoples better than others Breth. Your fire will be one part of our attack. I have some coin left, which we can use to purchase torches and oil if we feel we need. We should begin our attack inside, but if they advance, we need to withdraw outside. My suggestion would be Breth and myself enter the office. You two remain outside, with torches and oil. Details can be worked out as we walk. I though, need a good meal, and it looks like dear Trenton could as well." Moving to leave, she looks to each person in the room in turn, "Let's see about being a bit more cordial to one another as well, there's no reason to squabble like children."

 

[michael_noah]

"How many times do I have to tell you the same thing? We don't know what else might work. Trenton never even had a chance to get his torch lit before Nav was done for."

Obviously having had enough of this planning business, Boldak leaves, going about his business for the day. He plans to meet the others on the road the following morning.

 

[TiCaudata]

Breth watches Boldak storm out of the room and then turns to the others.

"Well there would be the first thing we should try to avoid. Let's make sure our torches are lit well in advance."

He proceeds to work out a rudimentary plan with the other two.

[sblock=ooc]I don't expect the plan to be much different than what Alexis and Breth have already stated. If anyone has other modifications we should include them though. After a plan is fleshed out we can go eat and purchase what supplies we might need[/sblock]