Rowaini Musketeers: One For All and All For One

[Rystil Arden]

Tristan laughs loudly and startles poor Tommy "I can tell that lad. I know you have spent more time with books than with swords, but I guess that also applies to women eh? What have you to be nervous about lad? These girls are just your type, believe you me. Tell you what, I'll dance with Triel next and you can dance with Angelique. She's a little more reserved and should make you a little less nervous, and trust me lad, she is very attracted to you. Just relax, and stop drinking! Just talk about the angels, and you'll be fine. That'll keep you focused and less nervous and will find a very receptive audience. You can dance at least right lad?" says Trisatn grabbing several small plates a cheese in one hand, and gently again steering Tommy back to the Dechevres sisters.

*Tommy murmurs something incomprehensible about Father Armin in the desert and vultures and oases, but it's too quiet to be heard over Tristan's forthright advice. With his last effort before being pulled back to the sisters by Tristan, he reaches out and grabs a plate with some cheese, though the grab is a bit clumsy and a little bit drops. Still, he at least had his wits enough about him to remember the alibi, as Tristan's strong arm steers him back to the sisters.*

"Oh--cheese!" Triel smiles and takes a small piece, "Thank you Tommy, you're such a dear!"

 

[unleashed]

"Well, I'll give you one thing. On the follow-through, you're certainly quite persistent, either way," Valerie shakes her head and laughs, "You are a funny one, Gabriel Marteau. Have you ever considered moonlighting as a jester or merrymaker of some sort?"

Gabriel shakes his head, “No, I can’t say that I have. Then events happening around me tonight since I met Zoe have been quite strange by my standards, and as I recount them even sound somewhat unbelievable to my own ears, but they are true nevertheless,” he chuckles. “Oh, if you’re interested in confirming that I’ve told you the truth of Zoe’s first prank on me this evening, I’m sure Elise or Julie could provide such.”

 

[Shayuri]

(gah! Sorry!)

Jacen quickly steps past Guillarme's guard and with a twist and a quick arm, aims a hard swat with the flat of his blade at the other boy's momentarily unprotected hind end.

To hit: 15 http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1410913

 

[Rystil Arden]

Gabriel shakes his head, “No, I can’t say that I have. Then events happening around me tonight since I met Zoe have been quite strange by my standards, and as I recount them even sound somewhat unbelievable to my own ears, but they are true nevertheless,” he chuckles. “Oh, if you’re interested in confirming that I’ve told you the truth of Zoe’s first prank on me this evening, I’m sure Elise or Julie could provide such.”

"Nah, it doesn't really matter. The real question is, if that was Zoe, what would you have done then?"

 

[Rystil Arden]

(gah! Sorry!)

Jacen quickly steps past Guillarme's guard and with a twist and a quick arm, aims a hard swat with the flat of his blade at the other boy's momentarily unprotected hind end.

To hit: 15 http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1410913

*Jacen's swat connects with a thwack.*

"Oof, lucky shot, and that was a dirty trick. That's yours. Next bout."

*Guillaume and Jacen back up for the next bout. This time, however, Guillaume gains the momentum and attacks first, with a powerful, or perhaps just incredibly lucky, poke to the chest (with the safety on of course, so it just knocks the wind out of Jacen and doesn't cause any real damage).*

(OOC: Guillaume won init and then rolled 19 for a crit threat)

"And that, of course, is mine. Last bout. Winner takes all."

(OOC: This time, Jacen wins init)

 

[Shayuri]

To hit: 20
http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1410981

Jacen rubs the spot Guillarme hit with a guilty grin, then resumes his stance.

"You're good with a sword, Guillarme. Ever think of joining the Musketeers yourself?"

When he comes in, he does it straight this time. No tricks, just honest swordmanship. The two men have each other's measure now, and what's left of the duel is...as most real duels are...rather short. A blur of steel, a clink of blades...and suddenly all movement stops as Guillarme finds Jacen's safetied swordpoint poised just over the hollow of his throat.

He pushes it forward just enough to gently poke him, then whips it back to essay a courtly bow.

"Well fought, sir."

 

[Rystil Arden]

To hit: 20
http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1410981

Jacen rubs the spot Guillarme hit with a guilty grin, then resumes his stance.

"You're good with a sword, Guillarme. Ever think of joining the Musketeers yourself?"

When he comes in, he does it straight this time. No tricks, just honest swordmanship. The two men have each other's measure now, and what's left of the duel is...as most real duels are...rather short. A blur of steel, a clink of blades...and suddenly all movement stops as Guillarme finds Jacen's safetied swordpoint poised just over the hollow of his throat.

He pushes it forward just enough to gently poke him, then whips it back to essay a courtly bow.

"Well fought, sir."

"Hmph," Guillaume appears quite disheartened by his loss, "Such a disgrace to lose to someone who disrespects his art so..."

*Another man emerges from the bushes like a silent shadow. He is somewhat older than Guillaume, maybe in his late twenties or early thirties, though he is still in perfect physical condition, and he moves with a fluid grace.*

"No, Guillaume. You lost because you disrespected yours. You have forgotten why we train and lost your discipline to your anger. Your passion is commendable, but you must channel it constructively. And above all, you fought when you were told to wait and continue training. This Musketeer has shown more promise tonight than you."

"B...but!"

*He turns to Jacen.*

"I am Jean Darsanne il'Jurai, Initiate Blademaster. You have fought well, young man. If you have had time to catch your breath, perhaps you would like to duel against me to test your measure?"

 

[unleashed]

"Nah, it doesn't really matter. The real question is, if that was Zoe, what would you have done then?"

“Exactly what I did do, concentrate on my partner and the dance ... anything else would be discourteous to the lady I’m dancing with. If you’re asking what I might like to do with you though, lovely Valerie, well I think a dance would be a good start, after the mistreatment I’ve suffered thus far this evening at your ever so lovely hands,” Gabriel replies taking one of the hands in question and raising it to his lips, as he gazes into her eyes.

 

[Fenris]

*Tommy murmurs something incomprehensible about Father Armin in the desert and vultures and oases, but it's too quiet to be heard over Tristan's forthright advice. With his last effort before being pulled back to the sisters by Tristan, he reaches out and grabs a plate with some cheese, though the grab is a bit clumsy and a little bit drops. Still, he at least had his wits enough about him to remember the alibi, as Tristan's strong arm steers him back to the sisters.*

"Oh--cheese!" Triel smiles and takes a small piece, "Thank you Tommy, you're such a dear!"

Tristan takes a moment to enjoy the cheese and down the rest of his wine.

"Well that was a good start to the ball, a little dance to get the heart warmed up, and some wine to get the head warmed up as well. Now Tommy, what was that story you were telling me on the way over to the cheese? About that preist and the angel......" trails off Tristan trying to prompt Tommy into calming and familar waters.

 

[Rystil Arden]

“Exactly what I did do, concentrate on my partner and the dance ... anything else would be discourteous to the lady I’m dancing with. If you’re asking what I might like to do with you though, lovely Valerie, well I think a dance would be a good start, after the mistreatment I’ve suffered thus far this evening at your ever so lovely hands,” Gabriel replies taking one of the hands in question and raising it to his lips, as he gazes into her eyes.

"Hmm...nah. I'm not in the mood right now. Besides which the music isn't playing. I think I'm going to go get a new drink--I spilled my last one, you know," she raises her lovely lips just a bit in a small half-smile, then turns away towards the drinks.