The Psionicle, Part XI

[Creamsteak]

Animus eats a full breakfast with his compatriots for the time being, waking up a bit later than usual because he expects to have a restless night. He listens to any idle banter they might have before he is forced to leave to find Jirlai.

 

[GnomeWorks]

Here is the thread for Animus, when you're ready.

 

[Jarval]

After a brief meditation to order his thoughts, Jansson joins his companions in a hearty breakfast, knowing that this might be the last meal he has in civilisation for several weeks to come. Noting the fairly cheerful mood, he joins in the chatter around the table, keeping the topics light and amusing.

 

[The Forsaken One]

Ruth dressed up in platemail and ready to go sits down with an uncharactaristic loud clang and looks a bit worried and far minded.

 

[Jarval]

"Something on your mind, Ruth?" Jansson asks.

 

[The Forsaken One]

Humpf.... Just that I think I need to visit someone again. I think he could offer some sound advice, but how to find him again would be a problem. I need some guidance in this, at first I found it some cool adventure and stuff like I'd been on before. You know, the whole drink and eat all day in the inn and then head out to strike down your vile enemies and take their loot and stuff. But it's different you know, this is serious. People's sisters are taken to far away lands, hearts are broken, blades shattered and people die.

I guess this is the real world, blood sweat and tears and all that. It's just that I've been away from it, from that reality for my entire life. Shielded by family, friends and some light spirited adventures killing some small kobold lair and taking their gold and stuff.

And now I find myself knee deep in guts from friends with hate and spite all around. The problem is you know, the fact that the sun still rises every day and people still go about their buisiness. Nothing has changed in the world even though my world has turned upside down. It's all just a bit overwhelming when you think about it in some ways.

I could use some guidance and I intend to seek it as soon as the next oppertunity presents itself. But don't worry, I'm not leaving untill we finish our buiseness or we got some time to do other stuff. But I do intend to found out where the person I seek is in the meanwhile.

So yeah there's something on my mind Jansson.

And with a faint smile she looks away towards a few sunrays seeping through a window.

 

[Creamsteak]

For TFO,

Spoiler

People's sisters are taken to far away lands, hearts are broken, blades shattered and people die.

If your referring to Animus here, I don't think Ruth (or anyone besides Animus and certain NPCs) is supposed to know that. Maybe I'm forgetting something, or maybe your character knows something that I don't know they know, but I've been trying to keep this secret, even though I know it's fairly obvious.

 

[The Forsaken One]

For Gnome and Animus.

Spoiler

Through the obvious things animus does Ruth with a 16 int and a not to shabby wisdom might just have figured it out or suspects something. She just means to show some understanding and compassion if it's the case and this is a means to find out. She doesn't mention any names but she suspects it. I'd like a sense motive attempt to see animus' reaction please

 

[GnomeWorks]

CS, TFO -

Spoiler

I'll concede that it may seem fairly obvious... however, Animus hasn't said anything to that effect, and none of the NPCs who know have said anything, either.

Of course, Jirlai's offer to Animus may have been a little suspicious - why would Jirlai offer for Animus to come with to save the girl, when there is almost no relation between the two?

TFO - as for getting a sense motive check to see Animus' reaction... I don't think I like the idea of having players bluffing and sense motive-ing each other. If Animus responds to what you said, then - if, as a player, you think Ruth would be able to figure it out, I suppose I don't mind... IIRC, there hasn't been anything said about her being Animus' sister anywhere, so I don't think you're metagaming. Just remember that, if Animus gives a convincing argument, that you should really try to figure out what Ruth would think, as opposed to using what your OoC knowledge.

CS - do you have a problem with TFO knowing?

 

[Creamsteak]

Spoiler

CS - do you have a problem with TFO knowing?

Does Creamsteak have a problem with The Forsaken One knowing? Not at all. Wouldn't give it a second thought, and I'm fairly certain that Sollir and perhaps Kalanyr know because it came up in #ir once or twice. Would Animus have a problem with Ruth knowing? Quite a bit. That's a completely different angle though, so which question are you asking?

Erm... and I just thought about it, and catch me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Animus has mentioned that he was looking for his sister to Ruth because I believe he found out about it before she joined the group, and hasn't talked about it since.

And I can delete posts after this resolves itself.