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She leans into him as he kisses her forehead. "I think one of the servants said the bathroom was on the other side of the upstairs ballroom." She smiles, slightly sleepy, "I'll go when you're done."
"I think its clean, although I did hear something about a bath near the other wing." Shakes her head, "Just the scratch at the end."
"We went in, down long stairs. Dim room and a sound like a thousand mosquitos out in the swamp. Three big suckers came diving down at us. Amaya and me, we managed to dodge them, but the last one latched onto Fiosa's neck. We managed to smash it before it had a chance to suck much, it turned into a gem and we bailed back up the stairs." A shrug, "They stopped chasing us about halfway up the stairs."
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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Cassian fetches a robe and wraps it around Calseinica's costume to give her some modesty and gently rouses her. "Calseinica. Wake up, jewel."
| Gravlax d'Antonio |
| Male Human Mobile Fighter 11 Acrobat 2 |
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"I don't know how much I'm going to sleep tonight. A bath might be the way to go...."
Gravlax nods as she tells the story. "It's important to know when to run. There were three giant spiders in my room, and a swarm of little ones. I fought them directly, but Melilot pretty much applied the killing blow to each. I wouldn't want to be on the opposite side of a combat from her."
"I'm glad you're not injured." He cocks his head to the side. "Does it bother you that I am not so ... demonstrative ... in public as Azhar is with Amaya? Or are you rather relieved by that?"
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At the predetermined time that works around everyone's schedule, the group mets at the safehouse. In addition to those who braved the Asomodean Knot to bring forth what you think is the Chelish Crux, are Arael and Ailyn - no where near each other but both ignoring the other's presence.
The small, red, rune-covered object which glows when touched but doesn't radiate a magical aura being the best candidate. There are no seams or obvious clues to a means to open the die when looking at it, but tracing the rune on the face causes that face to light up and remain lit.
Huzzah! You have found the sequence to press that opens the crux, which opens.
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (B).
Huzzah! You have found the sequence to press that opens the crux, which opens.
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (B).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (C).
Huzzah! You have found the sequence to press that opens the crux, which opens.
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (B).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (C).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (D).
Huzzah! You have found the sequence to press that opens the crux, which opens.
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (B).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (C).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (D).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (E).
Huzzah! You have found the sequence to press that opens the crux, which opens.
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (B).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (C).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (D).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (E).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (F).
Huzzah! You have found the sequence to press that opens the crux, which opens.
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (B).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (C).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (D).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (E).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (F).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (G).
Huzzah! You have found the sequence to press that opens the crux, which opens.
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (B).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (C).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (D).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (E).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (F).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (G).
You take x 2 points of fire damage [Reflex DC 15 to half damage] for your previous failure (H).
The die shakes in your hand, all the faces lighting up, the runes changing, resetting the puzzle.
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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Disable device , Rygel assist:
Disable device , Rygel assist:
Cassian swears on the first try, although the fire doesn't seem to hurt him. Rygel chirps, pointing to a face of the crux. "Got it, buddy." A moment later, and he has the crux open.
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As Cassian traces the last rune, the crux starts to open, slowly unfolding, giving Cassian a chance to put it down and move back (in case of exploding traps or summoned monsters). When the construction stops moving there is a 5-foot-square flat sheet of metal and wood.
Lying ontop of the crux's new surface are a pair of matched slender oak wands, a silver box engraved with dancing skeletons containing six gray stubby candles, three scrolls, a leather portfolio with an embossed and stylized letter "D", and a woman's head.
A identification which is confirmed by the flavor of her curses in infernal.
As soon as the light of the room illuminates the contents, the eyes on the head open. The woman's mouth opens, shrieking in anger and clearly cursing in infernal.
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Calseinica comes around slowly, the smile at the sound of his voice turning to large, shocked brown eyes, sleepily, "I didn't mean to fall asleep before you got back." Her cool body snuggling against his for warmth.
She smiles, "I was certainly planning on using the facilities," her smile grows amused, "it'll be one of the most pleasant things about the evening."
She rinses her shirt, thinking, and then shakes her head. "No. There is a difference between knowing someone has your back and feeling coddled. Azhar doesn't seem used to doing the first without the second."
A smile, mischievous, "Besides... This dungeon was far too... grimy to drag you off to do naughty things."
| Azhar Mithra Amin |
| Male Aasimar Ranger Skirmisher 13 |
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She leans into him as he kisses her forehead. "I think one of the servants said the bathroom was on the other side of the upstairs ballroom." She smiles, slightly sleepy, "I'll go when you're done."
He looks at her, smiles, shakes his head, "Nope. You're tired. Much as I'd like to join you," a moment of mischief, "why don't you go first. I can wait."
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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As Cassian traces the last rune, the crux starts to open, slowly unfolding, giving Cassian a chance to put it down and move back (in case of exploding traps or summoned monsters). When the construction stops moving there is a 5-foot-square flat sheet of metal and wood.
Lying ontop of the crux's new surface are a pair of matched slender oak wands, a silver box engraved with dancing skeletons containing six gray stubby candles, three scrolls, a leather portfolio with an embossed and stylized letter "D", and a woman's head.
As soon as the light of the room illuminates the contents, the eyes on the head open. The woman's mouth opens, shrieking in anger and clearly cursing in infernal.
"The symbol for the Pathfinder lodge of Delvehaven in Westcrown," Cassian says, indicating the D on the portfolio.
Cassian responds in Infernal.
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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"The symbol for the Pathfinder lodge of Delvehaven in Westcrown," Cassian says, indicating the D on the portfolio.
Cassian responds in Infernal.
Based on the screeching tirade the head responds with, Cassian must have insulted whatever hell she was spawned from. "من می دانم. حرامزاده لعنتی من را در این سوراخ لعنتی گیر کرده فقط به خاطر اینکه من میل شدید خود را برای چسبیدن بچه بداخلاق و لوس اصیل در اتاق شکنجه خود اشاره شده است. شما می خواهم فکر می کنم بچه بداخلاق و لوس سپاسگزار تر خواهد بود برای مشاوره من می خواهم به او داده است. فانی خونین."
"و تو فقط یکی دیگر. لعنتی بچه ها. چه اهمیتی می خواهید در حال حاضر؟"
And you're just another one. F+%!ing kids. What the f&%! do you want now?
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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Cassian responds.
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She gives him a mock serious glare, the effect ruined by a yawn. "I'll stick you." The threatening words not at all scary.
She grabs a towel, some clothes and leaves. Coming back about thirty minutes later, skin and hair still steaming from her bath.
"It's amazing... hot and I mean water. And bath tubs." She sits on the edge of the bed, pulling a comb through her thick dark hair.
Calseinica looks from Cassian to the other person sleepily. Looks back at Cassian, "Why is the boy dressed up like you?" No doubt in her that the man holding her is the one that she has been sleeping with.
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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| Azhar Mithra Amin |
| Male Aasimar Ranger Skirmisher 13 |
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She gives him a mock serious glare, the effect ruined by a yawn. "I'll stick you." The threatening words not at all scary.
he grins, "yes, mam"
She grabs a towel, some clothes and leaves. Coming back about thirty minutes later, skin and hair still steaming from her bath.
"It's amazing... hot and I mean hot water. And bath tubs." She sits on the edge of the bed, pulling a comb through her thick dark hair.
he pauses, taking her in, "No. You're amazing." he takes a breath, "All right. I'd better go." he also grabs a towel and the spare clothes he brought to sleep in.
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She waves her comb at him briefly.
The bathroom is beautiful, porcelain and metal, with large tubs that fill remarkably quickly with water so hot it scalds if cold water isn't added to it.
Then the diva's attention returns to Cassian, "Is this part of why you disappeared for the second course?" To both, "I'm happy to help in anyway." Then in a quiet whisper, leaning in towards Cassian, Her voice trails off, then slightly louder, absolutely embarrassed, as something sinks into her sleepy mind, The dark blush rising on her cheeks.
For her part, Janiven is really trying to pretend that she can't hear Calseinica's whisper.
And failing.
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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| Azhar Mithra Amin |
| Male Aasimar Ranger Skirmisher 13 |
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She waves her comb at him briefly.
The bathroom is beautiful, porcelain and metal, with large tubs that fill remarkably quickly with water so hot it scalds if cold water isn't added to it.
It's nice. He mostly ignores it, bathing quickly and efficiently, though pausing just for a few minutes to luxuriate in the warmth, before drying, changing and returning to the room.
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Amaya is still awake, but in a losing battle against the sandman, when Azhar returns. "Do you want the bed?" Her voice unsteady with fatigue.
Janiven settles in a chair, pulling her legs up so she can pillow her head on her knees. "Sorry to intrude, but it should only be a few hours more until the sun comes up."
At that, Calseinica looks out the window, a sad, small escaping. She looks at Cassian, then at Janiven at the chair. A pause and then, with an obvious effort to be upbeat, "So... by help you pass for Cassian, you want me to do the talking if it is needed? Since you don't have his voice?" Looks at Cassian, "Anything else?"
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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He looks from woman to woman, slightly frustrated at having both of his lovers in close proximity, and yet not being able to have sex. "Well, how shall we kill the hours till dawn?" he asks. "I have a deck of cards, but they're useless for actual playing."
| Azhar Mithra Amin |
| Male Aasimar Ranger Skirmisher 13 |
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Amaya is still awake, but in a losing battle against the sandman, when Azhar returns. "Do you want the bed?" Her voice unsteady with fatigue.
"Yes, but you need your sleep, I'm used to the ground, and I've got to face your mother in the morning." he grins. "& you don't love me, yet. I'll take the floor. You sleep tight." he leans over, kisses her on the temple, then pulls his cloak out, lays it on the floor and stretches out on top of it.
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She starts to sink down into the bed, then blinks twice, looking at Azhar on the floor. "I'm not sure if you are trying to make me feel guilty..." her voice tired, "but I'm too tired to think about it right now. Tomorrow."
Janiven's voice, slightly muffled by her knee, "His deck's stacked... all the cards are identical." Calseinica looks both intrigued and shocked at the idea.
There is a deep, steadying breath from the woman curled on the chair, and when she speaks someone who didn't know her wouldn't hear the undertone of quiet want and sorrow she is trying to suppress, "It's okay, Cass. I'm a bit beat from the attic," there is a small smile on her lips, "Only one thing I can think of that I'd have the energy for... and that's off the table tonight."
Calseinica, looks at Janiven then at Cassian, A pause,
| Azhar Mithra Amin |
| Male Aasimar Ranger Skirmisher 13 |
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She starts to sink down into the bed, then blinks twice, looking at Azhar on the floor. "I'm not sure if you are trying to make me feel guilty..." her voice tired, "but I'm too tired to think about it right now. Tomorrow."
Azhar chuckles, "Tomorrow. or rather, later this morning. Good night, luv."
| Gravlax d'Antonio |
| Male Human Mobile Fighter 11 Acrobat 2 |
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"Yes, it might be years before I feel clean again," Gravlax says. "A bath will help."
"I know you're competent. You're probably more cautious than I am. If I had to pick one word to describe you, it would be survivor, so ..." He grins. "I think if I tried to coddle you, you might break my arm. And I wouldn't do it again."
| Gravlax d'Antonio |
| Male Human Mobile Fighter 11 Acrobat 2 |
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Gravlax's eyes look back and forth between Cassian and the woman's head.
His expression is neutral.
Gravlax is amused by Cassian's interrogation tack.
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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He stands up and begins taking off his armor and weapons. "Gravlax made her look haggard... normally she's a lot prettier," Cassian says, letting out another yawn.
He keeps stripping until he's down to his underpants, tented by arousal, before lying back onto the bed. He doesn't acknowledge or even seem to notice it. "Once we're out, we can either meet up at Calseinica's, or you two can go your separate ways."
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Cassian responds.Gravlax's eyes look back and forth between Cassian and the woman's head.
His expression is neutral.
There is a flash of hellfire in the woman's eyes, a hint to the power she must have once been, but it doesn't hide the way the jaw tightens nor the widening of the eyes.
Her voice does not turn pleasant but she does pull back on the most grating of the tones. "نام بچه بداخلاق و لوس آمریکو بود ... و یا چیزی شبیه به آن.اما بچه شکنجه شده و مرده را برای سال ها قبل از شیب حرامزاده گه من با کاغذ بازی و موم قبر گیر کرده است." A pause, "و پدر خود را به پسر دیگر که تقریبا به اندازه او دوست داشت." The coal-black eyes rimmed with red stare at Cassian, then travel to the others of the group. "چگونه دمار از روزگارمان درآورد من در سوراخ شده است که این همان چیزی است که به من خوشامد می گوید؟"
And his pappy had another son that he liked almost as much.
How the f%~* long have I been in the hole that this is what greets me?
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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Cassian smiles sweetly, speaking in reasonable Infernal.
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She wants to spit at Cassian, to rail at him, to rend him into little pieces... but can't. There is a pause, a quiet seething. "هزاره از خدمات خوب. کشتار در سکوت و کاملا.بازی لاتین الاغ خسته کننده از سیاست و قدردانی دوزخی."
Her voice grows harsher, the venom in her words seeming to almost add to the red of her hair. "لعنت به تو تنها یک چیز کم است و ناگهان همه نوبت جهنم." Her voice raises, clearly not speaking to anyone currently present. نمی توانست فقط به من کشته شده اند. تخریب بدن من. دستان من در اطراف مانند یک اسباب بازی است."
Looks back at Cassian, "قمار من را به لعنتی انسانی."
Her voice grows harsher, the venom in her words seeming to almost add to the red of her hair. "You frag a single little thing and suddenly everyone is Dis turns." Her voice raises, clearly not speaking to anyone currently present. Couldn't have just killed me. Destroyed MY body. Handed me around like a toy."
Looks back at Cassian, "Gambled me away to f@#!ing human."
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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Cassian nods sympathetically.
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There is the light of intelligence behind the madness of years. The eyes narrow hatefully, but the words are tempered. "بنابراین من به شما کمک کند و من به شما کمک کند؟"
A pause, "و فقط شما کیسه کمی از خون قرمز می خواهم می خواهم؟"
A pause, "And just want do you little bags of red blood want?"
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Barely noticeable, Janiven's arms tighten around her legs, an almost silent groan.
Then Calseinica's eyes spark and she whispers, A hopeful smile as she snuggles into his side. A pause,
Not quite as silent this time, a sound that is halfway between a pained laugh and a groan from Janiven.
She smiles, straightens up on her knees, pressing a soft kiss to his lips. "Glad we have that clear." A pause, "But it is good to know I have someone to watch my behind."
She moves easily to her feet in a smooth movement. "Do you suppose the bath has towels or..." she starts to open drawers and doors with the skill of someone who has tossed a few houses in her day. And comes up with a pile of plush cotton.
A smile, "Race you?"
Fiosa holds herself perfectly and totally in check until the pair gets back to the room. Then she sinks down on the floor (far easier for a halfling than the over large chairs) shaking.
| Gravlax d'Antonio |
| Male Human Mobile Fighter 11 Acrobat 2 |
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Gravlax shrugs, and speaks in Infernal.
He looks around the room for dissent.
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There is a spark of cunning in the eyes, "من زندگی می کردند وجود دارد." A pause, "با لواط بز دوزخی.زمانی که او در نوسازی مانور، او رفت به تماشای بیش از بوت لیس زدن آلت تناسلی پتفایندر." Some of the coherance fades from the eyes, "پسر حرامزاده شیطان صفت خفاش بالدار سینه.پس از به اطاعت به یک کیسه قرمز جادوگر زننده فانی. و من به او کمک کرده است.او همه چیز در مورد رفقا فاک در دیو گفت. کمی از اسرار است که او را به سمت خوبی از هزار معاملات دوزخی.و بز خونریزی دوست داشتن آلت تناسلی کمتر حرامزاده هنوز به من انداختند. ناسپاس."
| Gravlax d'Antonio |
| Male Human Mobile Fighter 11 Acrobat 2 |
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Gravlax winks. "Did you say watch or wash?"
"You're on. One two three...."
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She bolts to the door, which actually gives Gravlax a small head start since she is slowed down by opening the door where he gets to bolt through it. But she catches up, using walls to get a little extra speed on the turns.
Breathing hard she tags the bath door before him. And then makes a small sound of surprise as it opens, letting a slightly damp Azhar out.
Just as Azhar finishes washing up, there is a heavy thud against the bathroom door. Opening it he startles Mathalen, who must have slammed into it, and sees Gravlax tearing through the upper ballroom.
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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| Azhar Mithra Amin |
| Male Aasimar Ranger Skirmisher 13 |
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Just as Azhar finishes washing up, there is a heavy thud against the bathroom door. Opening it he startles Mathalen, who must have slammed into it, and sees Gravlax tearing through the upper ballroom.
Just having finished pulling on his clothes, Azhar opens the door. Seeing Mathalen, and Gravlax somewhere in the distance, he inquires with a surprised, "Umm...something wrong?"
| Azhar Mithra Amin |
| Male Aasimar Ranger Skirmisher 13 |
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"Anyone care to fill in those of us who do not speak infernal?" Azhar looks around as if he is searching for something or someone specifically, but his eyes pass by all of members of the group.
Perception: FT included
| Gravlax d'Antonio |
| Male Human Mobile Fighter 11 Acrobat 2 |
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Gravlax skids to a (mostly noiseless) halt. he says to Mathalen.
"Azhar, hello ... er ..." Gravlax looks down at his feet, up at Mathalen, back to Azhar. "Nothing wrong. Nothing wrong at all. Nice facilities we're having this evening, isn't it?"
| Gravlax d'Antonio |
| Male Human Mobile Fighter 11 Acrobat 2 |
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"Anyone care to fill in those of us who do not speak infernal?" Azhar looks around as if he is searching for something or someone specifically, but his eyes pass by all of members of the group.
Gravlax's expression is thoughtful.
"Cassian presented our bona fides. The head offered to help. I asked about Delvehaven and the shadow beasts. Basically."
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Mathalen shoots a smile over her shoulder at Gravlax,
She looks up Azhar's height, shakes her head, "All quiet." And she slips past the larger man into the room.
And Cassian wakes up seconds before Janiven's hand gently touches the arm that isn't claimed by Calseinica. There is sunlight streaming in around the dark curtains in the windows.
There is a pause as she looks down at him,
| Azhar Mithra Amin |
| Male Aasimar Ranger Skirmisher 13 |
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Gravlax skids to a (mostly noiseless) halt. "You win, well done," he says to Mathalen.
"Azhar, hello ... er ..." Gravlax looks down at his feet, up at Mathalen, back to Azhar. "Nothing wrong. Nothing wrong at all. Nice facilities we're having this evening, isn't it?"
Azhar rolls his eyes, takes on a scolding tone, "Kids these days. Don't you know you're not supposed to be running races when adults are trying to sleep?" he tries to keep a straight face, fails and grins widely, he claps Mathalen lightly on the back or shoulder, "so you beat him, huh? Congratulations. Well, I'll let you two have your fun. Have you tried the facilities here? Amazing." his eyes sparkle and flash, before he takes a few steps towards his room, he says over his shoulder, "Just remember it's only a couple hours until sunrise." he flashes them a smile before continuing on his way.
"Ahh. Thank you."
Azhar looks around again.
Perception:
| Cassian Merro |
| Male Human Rogue 13 |
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"Anyone care to fill in those of us who do not speak infernal?" Azhar looks around as if he is searching for something or someone specifically, but his eyes pass by all of members of the group.Gravlax's expression is thoughtful.
"Cassian presented our bona fides. The head offered to help. I asked about Delvehaven and the shadow beasts. Basically."
Cassian nods. "Sorry about that, Azhar. I just, you know, assumed."
| Azhar Mithra Amin |
| Male Aasimar Ranger Skirmisher 13 |
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Cassian nods. "Sorry about that, Azhar. I just, you know, assumed.""Cassian presented our bona fides. The head offered to help. I asked about Delvehaven and the shadow beasts. Basically."
Azhar shakes his head, "No worries. One of the things I left on a far away island." his brow furroughs, "I can see why you think I might know, but..." he looks around at the others. "I didn't know infernal was that common."
| Gravlax d'Antonio |
| Male Human Mobile Fighter 11 Acrobat 2 |
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"Thanks," Gravlax says. "But I think I'm too wound up...."
He slips into the bath room after Mathalen.
"It's the official tongue of business here," Gravlax says. "Which is why I know all the ways to say Breach of Contract."
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Azhar shakes his head, "No worries. One of the things I left on a far away island." his brow furroughs, "I can see why you think I might know, but..." he looks around at the others. "I didn't know infernal was that common."
Janiven shrugs, unconcerned, "There are enough people here that do that I figured I'd be able to piece it all together accurately later."
She looks at Gravlax and loses most of the annoyance in a half-cough, half-laugh, "But I don't think I can take him even in a dirty fight, so I guess I have to put up with it."
The bathroom is roomy, with porcelain and metal tubs. Like the basins in the room these have both hot and cold taps, suggesting the water will be just as hot here.
| Gravlax d'Antonio |
| Male Human Mobile Fighter 11 Acrobat 2 |
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Gravlax laughs.
"Catch him in an awkward position showing off for Amaya. Dump a ferret down his pants. Then run. That's how I'd beat him in a dirty fight if I were you."
Gravlax experiments with the hot and cold taps, playing with the water until he has a good mix. Not stoppering the basin until he is satisfied with the temperature. He doesn't direct the comment at Mathalen, but of course no one else is present.