The Crux of the Matter

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Ah yes, Tenebrynn drew 4 for herself though.

Rinaldo and Hogarth still have a bit of their own will, they wouldn't try to twist the words, though they might not do exactly what Lust expects--for instance, Vanitri is going to try to carry her to safety. She can redirect them as a free action out of turn by talking, though by then it may be too late not to waste the action of the person whose turn it is, so it seems that when the first person who does something weird gets initiative, she will probably change her suggestions. As to Valeria, I gave you a bonus earlier and made the effects take longer, but now Lust has prevailed, as mentioned in your SBLOCK.)

(OOC2: It looks like while the area is Astral-esque and contains some Astral stuff, it doesn't have the exact same effects as being on the Astral plane)

 

[Velmont]

Rinaldo takes his sap and walks toward Ahsna, Tenebrynn and Laynie. "I'll show you how I know to beat." tells Rinaldo. As he raise his hand on Ashna, another hand grabs him. Hogarth push Rinaldo aside with difficulty, not yet used to his reduced strength. "What are you doing?"

[SBLOCK=Terran]"I'm her favorite, and I'll show her. Go back to Valeria, you love her, she love you. Think of your kids. Don't do something you'll regret. Anyway, you have no chance. Don't forget, Gundar is on my side, and for that, you can't oppose me. And now."[/SBLOCK]

Hogarth draw his mace.

"Don't be ridiculous Hogarth. She is playing with you. She is manipulating you. You don't have the charm to seduce Love. You are strong as the earth, but even then, in this place, you are no more stronger than Ashnar. You are not the kind of man she is seeking. Me, my charm is my best weapon. Hear the reason, Hogarth."

[SBLOCK=Terran]"She is not manipulating me. You asked me to follow you, that I would find a new purpose in life if I would come with you, I could do something more in this world. I've found it, and it is to be at Love side. You're my friend, Rinaldo, you obviously still affected by something, like when we were in the small library. You tell something but you'll regret it. Me, Gundar wards me from that effect. I know what I am doing, you not. Don't do something you'll regret. You still love Valeria. Think of Salvador, Isabella, Carlos. Go back to Orussus and leave me with Love."[/SBLOCK]

[SBLOCK=OOC]Thought it funny to see the two figthing each other for Love's affection. It starts with words, after all, they are friends, but give them a few minutes and who knows.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Yep, it's funny and appropriate--that works )

 

[Bront]

OOC: You know my plan then

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Sounds like a plan. Waiting on Tenebrynn then. Actually, since the enemies mainly already went, only allies come directly after Tenebrynn, at least among people doing anything. We can just skip our pixie friend and go to Laynie, who delays like in most fights, and then Ashna. Still Scorching Raying?)

 

[Knight Otu]

(If Ashna can get a hunch that Vanitri might try carry off Lust, she may delay and try to shoot Lust when she's a bit more vulnerable. Without knowing more about the nature of wraiths and aspects, Lust and Eve are the main targets. Sin is probably out of our league, and from what I understand, the Crux is still out of reach and sealed.)

"So typical. Well, I guess you have to get rid of those who might lust after your might, be envious of your power, and the like. Or those who commit the sin of standing against you. Now that they are no longer useful to you."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"It is far simpler than that. You want to destroy the Crux and kill us all. We don't want to die. Sometimes Good can be far more evil than Evil."

(OOC: I'm not sure if anyone can get a hunch of that--if Lust could predict it herself, she would just tell him now not to do it Sin is probably out of your league, yes. If you somehow manage to kill her, you will, however, receive treasure commensurate for the risk, since she has the absolute best equipment in this tower.)

 

[Knight Otu]

"I'm sure you've all enjoyed your live as aspects and wraiths, only having yourself and some exceedingly dangerous ghosts as company. Sure would have been a blast soon with the fabric of magic failing, too."

(Guess then we'll take the safe route, and give Vanitri more reason to hug Lust.)

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Meh, it's a living."

(OOC: So that's a Scorching Ray on Lust?)

 

[Knight Otu]

(It's currently either her or Eve. Shooting either will not really improve my standing with almost the whole room unless it takes the target out. It's unlikely in both cases, but I guess there's a bit more chance to hit Lust, and she is probably weaker anyway. I don't expect her to die/dissipate/whatever from just one hit, of course.
And the path to the Crux is still sealed, right? So that's not an option either.
Actually, before I decide, how many aspects are here now exactly? Sin (sleeping?), Eve (presumed), Lust... anyone else we've met (Xu, Envy)? How close/far, how clustered? With Sin stirring, does she seem she'll wake up at the sound of combat?)
"Well, that certainly sounds exuberant."

How confined are the minds and thoughts of the aspects? Joy could be sad. Lust could at least fake love.