Thanks! Midioto then takes a large swig from the drink with no hesitation or fear.
Ya. that was good. Zingy? Not so sure, a bit more sour, but I did like it! BUT, can't give you credit for the POP!ing. Guys down in the department joke that I must have eaten Pop Rocks when I was a kid...
He then listens for a bit as the rest of the gathered crowd chat around him. Hearing the crow named Luca talk about "Traveling" makes Midiotos head spin.
Travel? Did you say travel? he asks, before ing over to his side, Man I love traveling! Its one of my dreams, to go traveling around the world! So far I am mostly stuck down in the lab, helping stabilize portals for others to travel through...
Still, I would love to hear some of your traveling stories!
He also continues to listen in on the rest of the gathering as they discussed the Death-and-Retrieval system with polite interest, but little actual reaction. After a bit, and with another he appears in the middle of the room once more and pipes up.
I'll be in charge of maintaining the portal back home, as well as our backup escape routes. In the case of one of our deaths then I should be able to create a return portal back home, HOWEVER! Such trips are limited and expensive. We can and should only reserve them for absolutely necessary or critical situations. Don't count on being able to come and go at your leisure.
Once Berith mentions the portal;
Oh! Rinal and Professor Flitwick finished inscribing the Runes did they? Excellent! I wasn't expecting those to be done until Midnight tonight at least!
Midioto nods excitedly, clearly impressed by his superiors skill.
Did they say anything else? I am curious, did they use the HeH and F'oR runes or did they go for the longer, more stable El'lrOh rune?
Lwazi wrinkles his nose slightly as others start drinking the odd concoctions. To his keen nostrils, their odors were far too strong.
To distract himself, he speaks to the odd teleporting man. [b]"I have traveled widely, as well. Would you hear some of my tales?"
Rivet fills out the required form quietly while trying to sneak glances at those filled out by others.
Barely noticing the goblin, Thorek's eyes narrowed. "Feelin a mite but curious, are ye, grobi?" While there was no anger in his voice, he still didn't sound amused.
"Eh, I'm not worried about anything killing me, I'm as immortal as any fresh intsha", the last word spoken in another language, "who has only barely learned to use a spear." There is a smile on Nesipho's lips, but his eyes hold a sadness to them.
Like Lwazi, Nesipho abstains from any drinking. Best not make a fool of myself just yet...
the imp blinks as the dwarf notices the goblin.
"Please ask the person who filled out the papers if you can read theirs, if you desire to read them."
"Of course, of course, if those are the rules hereabouts then I should be pleased to abide by them." Rivet makes sure to put someone else between himself and Thorek before finishing off his own form.
Rivet you said? well we need to talk. You gobo's are a;ways using fire and such and I am sure that my bombs can improve their abilities after we chat. Fire is so useful and fun.The dwarf lacking color states.
Midioto appears inbetween Thorek and Rivet, looking excited. Hi little guy. Names Midiotoziggeroto, whats yours? And what did you put on your form? What did you put for List of Goals?
But before you can answer, Midioto is gone with another , appearing next to Lwazi again.
Thats awesome! I would love to hear about your travels! Where did you go? Where did you come from? How did you get those scars?
Midioto is once again next to Rivet, speaking as if he never left...
One of my goals is to go exploring the world. heh. Another, distant one is to try and figure out a way of creating permanent portals between the cities, making travel and trade safer. Its a long way off, but I figure I got the tools here at White Butterfly to pull it off! Eventually...
A hint of a grin plays across Lwazi's lips at Midioto's antics, but aloud he says only, "It will be difficult to tell you a story if you hear only half of it, yes?"
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Nesipho leans over towards Lwazi and whispers, "Lets be sure to never let that man drink coffee."
Rivet blinks. "One dimensional anchor and the bouncing fellow would expire, I'm sure. That's not a skill of mine though." Addressing Herkymr directly, "My own people were magically altered and lack the particular nigh-religious insanity of the average goblin. Fire is certainly useful, but it is only one tool among many. If we both are sent on this expedition perhaps we may have a discussion on how to best fortify our camp, if you can create alchemist's fire and the like."
Luca makes a startled and decidedly unmasculine... yelp? As Midi pops in too close for comfort for the first time. "Need a bell for you. Like this one." He pulls out a crystal moth pendant with a bell under it. The holy symbol of the Nameless Moth. Somehow he's kept it silent this whole time.
Still sure your insights on fire could be fun,Rivet Strigh answers.
Opening his bag, Strigh pulls out lots and lots of vials and flasks. Sitting on a bench he begins to mix and match different herbs and such. He mutters under his breathe as he continues, "Mashed minglstorch and fleshroot helps with swelling. Terisap and willow bark for mending skin. Bone meal and ...........
"... If you trip, I worry our entire expedition would... heat up. Ooh, we could go get padding for your bag before we leave. Well, if I'm fortunate enough to be picked. I would say there is quite a bit of competition. I am still curious about the place that map from all those years ago came from."
Knowing about the map might give us a heads up on possible things to expect. That inturn would allow us to know which items to take. One of those chosen should definitely take a tent to sleep in until a base camp can be established.
Agreed, we will need to trap the escarpment we establish against those things that might hinder us. If there is fauna there that would help but if their is not then we shall have to use stone or a material similar to it. Strigh says while he continues his concocting of stuff.
He pops something into his mouth and with a gasp of pleasure and achievement, Ah ah finally I have useful gum.
This time Lwazi's grin is much more than just a hint. "That should not be hard where we go, though there may be stranger things there, yes?"
In walks a tall, sandy blonde haired elf covered in a green cloak, two swords sheathed over his right shoulder. His gaze drifts around the room, observing all the other applicants.
"Excuse me, is this where I apply for the expedition?" He ask politely.
The tengu waves the newcomer into the room from his new seat by the aisle. Now that his hand is extended, his claws make it clear that speaking won't be the only thing he can help with.
"Head on in friend! Nestle in. It is hard to find this place, right?"
"More difficult than I believed it would be, my friend. If I may ask though, who is the employer here?"
the elf asks with a light smile.
Luca answers while pointing at the Berith. "The big man downstairs."
The employer for the most part is reputable and I mean in the good way. Tell me what is it you bring to the party room and company excursion? There are forms up there to fill out as well.A small hairless albino dwarf says to the new elf Pointing to the podium.
"Thank you both, and as for my trade, I have been a healer for a number of years, using mainly my skills in alchemy for more serious injuries."
With that the Elf walks over to the podium and takes a form before sitting down in a near by chair. As he sits down and fills out the form, his cloak rests behind him, bringing into view a chain-mail shirt
and another sword that is strapped to his hip.
"But armed well enough to defend yourself, I see," Lwazi comments to the elven alchemist approvingly. "It will not be a safe journey. It is better we are all prepared for the dangers we will face, yes?"
as the elf fills out his form he lets out a light laugh.
"Very true, not all dangers are easily solved with medicine and alchemy, some require a bit more metal to solve."
Looking up from the paper, the elf looks up at the catfolk.
"I am Gin Ammopha. I believe I have failed to mention this as of yet."
His tone polite and friendly.
Midioto happened to POP! into existance next to Rivet at just the right time to hear him speak of a Dimentional Anchor.
Ya. Those things are really anoying. We have one if those things in the lab as a failsafe and it went off once. It was... Unplesant. Midioto gave off a shudder as if the action would shed off the unplesant memory.
BUT I can run really, really fast! I could probably outrace just about anything. So even then, I can still move freely and thats what matters! :P
He gives a sheepish look once he realizes he has been bragging.
But anywwys, Im going to talk to that catperson, he has Travelling Stories!
Midioto is back next to Lwazi.
Ya, your right, sorry. I'm just excited to see all these people! But I will give you my undivided attention!
fidget... fidget...
twitch... glance...
Oh hey! Theres a new guy now! Midioto got completely distracted as the elf enters and the group starts talking to him.
Names Midiotoziggeroto. I work here for the White Butterfly company, so I may be able to answer some of your questions. If not, Har-Barith-Zantas, the Imp up there should be able to answer the rest. His Master, Rinal, is the Big Boss here, in fact she founded this company many decades ago.
Now Lwazi here was just about to tell me some traveling stories! Have you done much traveling yourself, Mr. Gin?
a rather short and lithe tiefling walks into the room, whippy, spaded tail swishing behind her as she walks. Her curled horns curl back and under her ears.
"Glad to see such a good turnout. And who might you all be? I'm renal."
"Luca Bloodbeak, hopefully soon to be at yer service, milady." The tengu gives a dopey salute to the company owner.
"I haven't been called Mr in some years. Just Gin is fine. and my travels? Well I haven't left my home town to often, only to gather supplies for my work.
Gin says to the energetic Elan. and when the tiefling enters, he watches her for a second before going back over his forum.
the tiefling nods, and takes the papers from the imp, mulling over them.
"Would everyone kindly tell me what they're here for in person?"
Thorek chuckled softly at the question. "Gold. There be a job. I do the job. I get paid. Pretty simple, really."
the tiefling smilies. "as good an answer as any."
"I'd like to help what looks to be a good cause, satisfy my curiousity, and acquire the resources available from a cash prize. In that order." Luca explains succinctly.
"I'd like to help what looks to be a good cause, satisfy my curiousity, and acquire the resources available from a cash prize. In that order." Luca explains succinctly.
"Also a good answer."
says the tiefling, her smile unwavering. She rocks back and forth on her heels.
"It seems to be a good way to practice and improve my skills, and my sister used to say 'when you can help someone then to not help them would be similar to harming them.' I believe my skills could be of use here, so I came to try do just that, help."
the teifling raises an eyebrow.
"If you're being honest, then you are a very odd man. If you aren't, I suppose you have your reasons."
I am here for most of the mentioned and then more imprtant as an herbalist and alchemist I gotta see what new things I can discover and make. And I bet some of them will really make a bang.Stright answers with a gusto at the last.
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the teifling looks at stright, and her smile fades a bit.
"Yesss... I remember you. Invisible ink."
Lwazi gives Renal a small bow. "I am Lwazi. I am a hunter, a warrior, and a guardian. You will need all three in an unfamiliar wilderness... and unfamiliar wildernesses are where I most want to be."
He grins. "The challenge of new beasts and the wonders of new places both call to me."
Lwazi gives Renal a small bow. "I am Lwazi. I am a hunter, a warrior, and a guardian. You will need all three in an unfamiliar wilderness... and unfamiliar wildernesses are where I most want to be."
He grins. "The challenge of new beasts and the wonders of new places both call to me."
her smile returns a bit, as she looks to lawazi.
"I don't normally employ people who do things purely for challange, as those are the type of people who tend to do foolish things like give thier foes a fighting chance. Regardless, you might be a great asset nonethless."
But without a desire for challenge nothing ever changes. I challenge what I know everyday and learn I don't know half of what I would like to or I learn that I don't know what I don't know until I know I didn't know it.
I can supply things to help Lwazi with his hunting and providing as well as help with identification of edibles...plants not other. And for playing fair or giving a fighting chance, I have poison to solve that problem.The albino states in support of the catfolk.
Nesipho, took to lounging on one chair, his feet up on another, stands up as Renal introduces herself.
"Nesipho Inkosi" he gives a slight nod with his head. "I study other cultures and their languages, so this sounds like an opportunity of a lifetime to meet other worlders and learn about them. I'm also curious about the White Butterfly's modus operandi. You ever considered seeking to tame the Mwangi Expanse, or parts of it anyway?"
Midioto ports to a position close to the Tiefling.
Hia Renal, Ma'am. How'd it go down below with trying to stabilize the portals? Hows Professor Flitwick doing?
Me? Well I'm here on Professor Flitwicks orders, he says that having a Hyperdimensional Technician on the crew would be invaluable. If for nothing else, having a known warp signature on the other side would be ideal for connecting portals and making adjustments from there. Plus we have created a couple of contigencies in case something goes wrong but only someone who knows how they work can use them.
Midioto gives a sigh
Flitwick would have done it but he says hes getting too old.
Still... he says, becoming more animated, I would LOVE a chance to explore a new world! I can just imagine the kinds of wildlife and flora and rock formations it must have! I mean, we know almost nothing of whats out there, whops, was I not supposed to say that?
Anyway, I would be invaluable for the team and it would be fun.
Remal glances to midioto.
"Hmm? Oh, you're going? Yeah, that's fine. I already know your backround and desires well enough."
then she looks to nesipho.
"I'm not sure if that was a business proposel, but we can talk about othe lands and our potential business there when you return. As for how we operate, it varies from branch to branch, and city to city. We do our best to blend in in every region, while still bringing nature's influence to man. And working on side projects like these is also important, as the more we can find plants and animals useful to humans and humanoids, the more we can make the two rely on each other."
Rivet coughs gently. "Ahem. As for myself, I need to contract a wizard of sufficient power that they normally filter out those of much lesser ability. Success in this endeavour should give me the standing to catch their eye, to say nothing of the gold required to pay for the use of their magic.
"It does occur to me, Lady Renal, that one who opens gates to distant planes, and who bound an imp as a familiar many years ago might well be able to assist me. Is it possible that spells of the Eighth Circle are within your ability?"
"Just something I've been mulling over in the back of my mind since I heard about what your company does, but you are right, there are much more immediate tasks at the present to attend to."
Rivet coughs gently. "Ahem. As for myself, I need to contract a wizard of sufficient power that they normally filter out those of much lesser ability. Success in this endeavour should give me the standing to catch their eye, to say nothing of the gold required to pay for the use of their magic.
"It does occur to me, Lady Renal, that one who opens gates to distant planes, and who bound an imp as a familiar many years ago might well be able to assist me. Is it possible that spells of the Eighth Circle are within your ability?"
"Indeed they are."
she cracks her neck, a bit."What spell are you looking for?"
the woman rifles over the applications.
"Alright, so, I've decided. Based on what and who I know...
Thorek, you're going. Rivet, you're going. Midioto, you too. Lawazi as well. And gin, too."
she stops and looks over the Applicants for the linguist position for quite a while.
"... Well, between the two of you, I... Think Luca will be going."
Thorek nodded. "Ye have me axe then. It'll be honor to serve with the rest o' ye, T'be sure."
"Whoo! Then you have my um..." Luca scratches his beak.
"No hard feelings I hope Mr. Inkosi?