Rowaini Musketeers: One For All and All For One

[Rystil Arden]

Tristan stands in Maries sitting room, in front of the the closed doors to Maries bedroom. Tristan looks a bit comical with someones greatcoat draped over his chest, buttons straining to stay closed, his armor showing underneath. He smiles as he sees Marie and Jacen holding hands as they enter, gesturing for them to sit down. "I see I left you in good company Jacen" says Tristan with a wink to Jacen.

As Tommy enters, Tristan asks him to have a servant find Gabriels servant and send him up as well.

Tristan stands by the door however, not moving, almost as if he were guarding the door

*Normally a noble who was just called up to a room in his own house by a guest might balk at being tasked to go fetch someone like a common servant, but Tommy already looks up to Tristan, plus he notices the blood on the floor, so he heads out quickly. Sabine arrives, followed by Tommy again, stating that a servant is going to try to find Hyacinthe. Hyacinthe arrives next.*

(OOC: Tristan and Jacen can discuss things at any time in between there, including when it is just the two of them and Marie)

 

[unleashed]

"Pah! You just know you're going to lose. 'Diminished by my fighting conditions' indeed. Pah! You're the one who chose to use that rusted piece of crap. I see that excellent dueling sabre at your hip--it's clearly your weapon of choice. It isn't like I chose some weird weapon to confuse you, little girl."

*Meleagant swings again, but this time Gabriel manages to dodge it.*

“Believe what you will, but your arrogance towards anyone you consider to be of lower station is why your words have no value to me,” he says with a grin.

*Trying something less powerful but more direct this time, Gabriel thrusts straight at Meleagant, hoping to penetrate the man’s defenses with a simple counter.*

[SBLOCK=OOC]Gabriel’s Attack: Attack roll 22, damage 9

Well, apparently IC isn’t completely cursed for me, though the damage is a bit low. Just short of a critical threat too. Why does it tease me so? [/SBLOCK]

 

[Shayuri]

Jacen stops and stares at Tristan, for a moment too flabbergasted even to note his comment. As Tommy leaves, he blurts out, "Tristan! What happened? You look hurt!"

 

[Fenris]

*Normally a noble who was just called up to a room in his own house by a guest might balk at being tasked to go fetch someone like a common servant, but Tommy already looks up to Tristan, plus he notices the blood on the floor, so he heads out quickly. Sabine arrives, followed by Tommy again, stating that a servant is going to try to find Hyacinthe. Hyacinthe arrives next.*

(OOC: Tristan and Jacen can discuss things at any time in between there, including when it is just the two of them and Marie)

OOC: Well I figured it was better than sending Tommy directly. Nor did I want to order the Dulirand servants around (or can I?).

EDIT:OOC That and I didn't want Hyc left out of the conversation.

"All in good time Jacen, all in good time. I met a baker whose bread gave me some indigestion is all." says Tristan trying to stand and cover the pool of blood.

"And are you enjoying your evening Marie?" asks Tristan trying to change the subject.

 

[Velmont]

"Masters, how can I serves you?" tells Hyacinthe, as he arrives. Seeing how badly shaped is Tristan, he adres to add. "What happen master? You seems to carry your wound finely, but do you want a healer for a preventive intervention?"

 

[Fenris]

"Masters, how can I serves you?" tells Hyacinthe, as he arrives. Seeing how badly shaped is Tristan, he adres to add. "What happen master? You seems to carry your wound finely, but do you want a healer for a preventive intervention?"

"Yes, Hyacinthe, that would be appreciated." replies Tristan.

 

[Rystil Arden]

“Believe what you will, but your arrogance towards anyone you consider to be of lower station is why your words have no value to me. As for your fighting conditions, I have no complaint with the Debreuil blade or your choice of weapon, but the fact I cannot fight in my usual style certainly gives you the advantage. No doubt you can see I carry two very fine dueling sabres, which I wield paired, thus my statement that my ability is diminished by your fighting conditions. No matter though, I will make do,” he says with a grin.

*Trying something less powerful but more direct this time, Gabriel thrusts straight at Meleagant, hoping to penetrate the man’s defenses with a simple counter.*

[SBLOCK=OOC]Gabriel’s Attack: Attack roll 22, damage 9

Well, apparently IC isn’t completely cursed for me, though the damage is a bit low. Just short of a critical threat too. Why does it tease me so? [/SBLOCK]

(OOC: Gabriel would know that dueling both with one weapon is standard for all the standard duel systems, especially those that count touches (pretty much all of them), since it is obviously trivial to get more touches if you have two weapons. To bring two swords to a touch-count duel is generally only allowed for a novice as a (major) handicap while the more-skilled opponent fights with one sword. The implication would be that Gabriel is saying he needs a handicap advantage. Since you didn't know that but Gabriel would, I'm fine with your changing Gabriel's repartee or not as you see fit with the new information. I will not have Meleagant respond to that part.)

"Funny, I was just thinking that your nonsensical fetish for that lowborn witch is probably why you're such a little girl. It's a pity really. I bet we could be friends. After all, you fight like a man," Meleagant replies, surging forward but just barely missing as Gabriel's blade comes up, deflecting the powerful attack with a loud clang.

 

[Rystil Arden]

OOC: Well I figured it was better than sending Tommy directly. Nor did I want to order the Dulirand servants around (or can I?).

EDIT:OOC That and I didn't want Hyc left out of the conversation.

"All in good time Jacen, all in good time. I met a baker whose bread gave me some indigestion is all." says Tristan trying to stand and cover the pool of blood.

"And are you enjoying your evening Marie?" asks Tristan trying to change the subject.

*Looking at all the blood on the floor in her room, Marie swallows nervously.*

"By the looks of things, I think my answer is going to change very soon," she replies, full of anxiety now that Tristan is stalling out the explanation.

 

[unleashed]

16/29 hp

(OOC: Gabriel would know that dueling both with one weapon is standard for all the standard duel systems, especially those that count touches (pretty much all of them), since it is obviously trivial to get more touches if you have two weapons. To bring two swords to a touch-count duel is generally only allowed for a novice as a (major) handicap while the more-skilled opponent fights with one sword. The implication would be that Gabriel is saying he needs a handicap advantage. Since you didn't know that but Gabriel would, I'm fine with your changing Gabriel's repartee or not as you see fit with the new information. I will not have Meleagant respond to that part.)

"Funny, I was just thinking that your nonsensical fetish for that lowborn witch is probably why you're such a little girl. It's a pity really. I bet we could be friends. After all, you fight like a man," Meleagant replies, surging forward but just barely missing as Gabriel's blade comes up, deflecting the powerful attack with a loud clang.

“What nonsensical fetish would that be? I just deplore the mistreatment of women, no matter their status. As for being friends, well while I don’t think it likely, who knows what might happen in the future, as I’ll consider this matter concluded once the duel is over.”

*Having deflected Meleagant’s powerful attack wide, Gabriel riposte is like lightning as he lunges with the Debreuil blade.*

[SBLOCK=OOC]BTW did Gabriel hit with that last strike, as you didn’t say?

Gabriel’s Attack: Attack roll 23, damage 11
Critical confirmation roll 10
Yay, average damage, and a critical threat (assuming 23 hits), no success on the confirmation roll though, which is probably for the best.

Yeah, I'll do something with the repartee, just not sure what yet.

Edit: Okay, I've edited the previous post, tell me if that fits better.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Velmont]

Hyacinthe dont wait one more second and go back down to the servant quater. If he is not aware of it, Hyacinthe will ask if the Dullirand wouldn't have by chance a healer inside there house and if he couldn't see it. If he knows already that information, he will just directly go fetch the healer.