Lunging forward and hugging Sehhosep. Burying her face in Sehhosep's neck and mumbling, Ok I will do that. Thank you
Keeping her eyes down waiting for something in the silence. Then Turel speaks up. Glancing up at him then back at the ground. Sounding rather pitiful, I acted poorly conc... concerning your asking for help and I hi..struck Harmose. Crossing her arms over her chest to hide her hands and become a little smaller, That is what is wrong. And I completely understand if you want me to leave
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Before returning to the Tooth and Hookah, Polux pulls Ra-Khefer to the side - "You still up for that adamantine weapon you were looking for?" - he winks - "Maybe I know where we can find one"
"I also wanted to ask you - why adamantine? I know something about the properties of the material itself - why do you value it in a weapon?" - Polux inquires with the usual curiosity.
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On the same evening, and after they have arrived at the Tooth and Hookah, Polux looks for Sigrun but can't find her
He does meet with his companions for dinner - "Harmose, no shopping for me today" - he winks - "I have some... Things I need to take care of. But you can count on me tomorrow"
Turning to Kito, he follows up - "Will you be available tonight? There are two matters I would like your assistance with. Perhaps later on? In my room?"
Kito gets up early and has breakfast. She makes her way to the temple of Pharasma to meet with an instructor. The two of them go over the details of specific medical procedures.
After finishing with the she meets with Terhk Fourwinds and excitedly shows off her ability to levitate. "I finally got it to work!" she exclaims, hovering about twenty feet up in the central courtyard of his establishment.
Returning to the Tooth and Hooka, she decides she has enough time to continue work on the manuscript.
At dinner:
Turning to Kito, he follows up - "Will you be available tonight? There are two matters I would like your assistance with. Perhaps later on? In my room?"
Mildly surprised, Kito asks "What would you like help with?" That was a very improper invitation. Wonder what he is up to now?
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Harmose is sketching at the breakfast table, lost in his own world.
For Aleris, something in a cool color to bring out her fair looks and snowwhite hair. Perhaps something in midnight blue, minimal lace, clean lines. Not too showy, or she'll be embarrassed. For Qari, something dramatic with sharp lines in black, white and crimson. For Polux, maybe a loose silk shirt and some tight tailored pants to emphasize his...
Then Deseri's mournful voice cuts through his thoughts.
"Wha--? Oh." Harmose looks up from the fashion sketches he's been happily making in his notebook and sets it to the side. "Des... I don't care that you hit me that one time..."
Though it was kind of hot.
Down boy! Down. You're engaged now!
Do you think we can get Aleris to hit us like that sometimes?
Wrenching his treacherous thoughts back to the present moment, he takes Des's hand. "I'm not hurt now, and I forgive you. Just... don't make a habit of it, okay?"
...because the last thing I need is to daydream about hot angry women hitting me....
"Alright, so we lost Polux and Turel today. Should we do the ladies outfits first then in our shopping trip?"
Lunging forward and wrapping her arms around Harmose in a tight hug. Her skin feels even hotter than it normally does. Mumbling into his chest, Thank you.
The rest of Harmose's words seem to set in and while not letting go she lifts her head with a look of confusion, We are going where?
Harmose looks down as the buxomy redhead clings to him and mumbles into his chest. In his previous life, this would have been very welcome, but now that he's engaged... It's awkward.
"Yes, well..." He nervously pats Des on the back, keenly aware of Aleris's eyes on them both.
"Shopping!" He grabs the topic like a lifeline, and then slowly disengages from Des. Think of fabric. Think of couture. Think of anything but this warm, needy body in front of you... "It'll be you, me, Aleris, Qari and..." He turns, scanning the whole bar. "Where's Kito?"
Hearing Aleris voice she tenses, Way to bungle that one up. Quickly letting go of Harmose and mumbling, Sorry Glancing over at Aleris and mouthing sorry.
Taking a few steps back and looking over at Turel for a moment with an unsure look. Then back at Harmose then putting a smile on that only look slightly awkward though it seems to be from embarrassment. Shopping could be fun.
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Turning to Kito, he follows up - "Will you be available tonight? There are two matters I would like your assistance with. Perhaps later on? In my room?"Mildly surprised, Kito asks "What would you like help with?" That was a very improper invitation. Wonder what he is up to now?
"Well..." - Polux ponders - "The first is simply a matter of Linguistics - I need your assistance with Auran" - he smiles.
"The second is more complex to explain... I need you to 'oversee' and register, while I conduct an experiment" - the man adds - "I need your insight, and observant perspective"
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Polux has heard of a young up and coming armorsmith that sells quality equipment for good prices, called Menya the Whip. He has a shop in the north of Asp district, and in fact coincidentally enough Ra-Khefer has visited the guy before.
Sigrun is not absent for any particular reason, you can expect her and the Daughters of the Desert to show up at the Tooth and Hookah fairly late in the evening however after a rough day.
"Well..." - Polux ponders - "The first is simply a matter of Linguistics - I need your assistance with Auran" - he smiles."The second is more complex to explain... I need you to 'oversee' and register, while I conduct an experiment" - the man adds - "I need your insight, and observant perspective"
Taking a sip of tea, she listens. That first part is simple enough. Guess I'll just have to wait and see what he wants me to observe. Never considered myself all that observant though.
Setting down the cup and reaching for some bread and honey, she says "Certainly, that should be no problem! Auran shares some of the same sounds as Kelish, if you know that language."
She is willing to help Polux with his project anytime after she finishes her meal.
"Glad you are feeling better, Deseri. A little shopping will cheer you right up. We'll put you in something pretty to accent your...curves. You'll be the belle of the ball in no time," Qari clapped her hands in exclamation.
Grinning over at Qari, Is it safe to assume you will help me with the putting just a little more emphases on the last word curves.
"I'd be delighted! I'm sure the shop can whip us up something to die for in no time at all.". Her curly tail went all pitter patter back and forth at the thought.
Harmose claps his hands. "Well, we'll have to buy her outfit for Kito, then! I'm sure that between the four of us, we'll find something suitable!"
Watching Qari's tail twitch, Harmose raises an eyebrow. We'll have to make sure that any outfit Qari gets includes room for that tail.
Offering an arm to Aleris, he bows. "Are you ready, ladies? Let's see what we can find!"
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"You still up for that adamantine weapon you were looking for?" - he winks - "Maybe I know where we can find one"
Ra nodded eagerly. Anything to delay going back.
"Yes! Yes I am! Where are we going?" He inquired eagerly."I also wanted to ask you - why adamantine? I know something about the properties of the material itself - why do you value it in a weapon?" - Polux inquires with the usual curiosity.
Ra thought.
"Well I suppose I don't NEED adamantine. But since the adamantine flail found its way into our hands, I would be foolish to ignore the possibility that the gods WANT us to have an adamantine weapon." He said, speculating aloud."Also, it is cool as all hell." He continued. "Think of our battle cry! 'We may be Unbreakable, but you won't be!'
"Alright, that might need reworking."
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"Well..." - Polux ponders - "The first is simply a matter of Linguistics - I need your assistance with Auran" - he smiles."The second is more complex to explain... I need you to 'oversee' and register, while I conduct an experiment" - the man adds - "I need your insight, and observant perspective"
Taking a sip of tea, she listens. That first part is simple enough. Guess I'll just have to wait and see what he wants me to observe. Never considered myself all that observant though.
Setting down the cup and reaching for some bread and honey, she says "Certainly, that should be no problem! Auran shares some of the same sounds as Kelish, if you know that language."
She is willing to help Polux with his project anytime after she finishes her meal.
Polux smiles and nods, and once they are done in the inn's common room, he leads Kito up to his room.
Inside is a surprising array of flasks, bottles and samples, methodically spread out over the room's only table - it has been pushed away from the window and on to another wall, as a makeshift workbench.
Kito recognizes some of the materials from their previous encounters, namely the gigantic centipede poisonous saliva/mucous secretion and the sample of sand from Heshsharu the Sandman, both tagged and placed over parchment in their individual portions.
Polux never came across as a particularly organized one, but the working area seems to have been meticulously thought out - putting his backpack on the ground next to the bed, and removing his weapon belt and bandolier, he reaches for a notebook where many records seem to have been jotted down - "Ok, I still need to finish up on some of the preparation" - he removes his cowl - "we can start with the Auran lessons as I do, it actually helps me concentrate"
In fact, as Kito begans explaining the basis of the intricate language, even as Polux sits at the bench, arranging a few vials and testing some of the liquid components, he seems to be attentive, responding to Kito's teachings and detailed information as if he was paying him full attention, all the while not interrupting his own work.
After approximately two hours of conversation and work, interrupted when there is the need to check alphabet details, or writing examples, he begins stripping from the waist up - "I think we are ready Kito" - and motions for a particular, swirling flask with a murkish, brownish, thick concoction inside.
"So... I have been working on this for sometime now - ever since I came across this old book which detailed something called the 'Titan Brew', which supposedly increases your body's physical prowess, at the expense of mental acuity and overall reasoning..." - he hands it over to Kito, which finds the vial to be heavier than expected, as if the fluid was thicker than water - "It should be stable now, so I am going to drink it" - he smiles, reaching for a rope also from his backpack - "I want you to tie me down securely, and document the transformation as best as you can" - then pulls the chair from one corner, sits down, and extends the rope to Kito - "If something seems to be going out of control, please take no risks"
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"You still up for that adamantine weapon you were looking for?" - he winks - "Maybe I know where we can find one"Ra nodded eagerly. Anything to delay going back.
"Yes! Yes I am! Where are we going?" He inquired eagerly.
"Well, I have heard of a young up and coming armorsmith that sells quality equipment for good prices. He has a shop in the north of Asp district, and I think we should go pay a visit"
"I also wanted to ask you - why adamantine? I know something about the properties of the material itself - why do you value it in a weapon?" - Polux inquires with the usual curiosity.Ra thought.
"Well I suppose I don't NEED adamantine. But since the adamantine flail found its way into our hands, I would be foolish to ignore the possibility that the gods WANT us to have an adamantine weapon." He said, speculating aloud.
"Also, it is cool as all hell." He continued. "Think of our battle cry! 'We may be Unbreakable, but you won't be!'
"Alright, that might need reworking."
Polux chuckles loudly - "Ok, MAYBE the Gods want us to have an adamantine weapon, though... Well, you know what I think about that" - he shrugs - "But it IS definitely as cool as can be, I'll give you that" - the man continues smiling - "What about... YOU are NOT Unbreakable!!?, just like that? Might work" - they continue on their conversation just to find out that, in the end, when they arrive at their destination, it is already known to Ra-Khefer - "I should have suspected you probably already knew about the place" - he laughs.
Moving to follow the others. Grinning and mumbling mostly to herself, She is so possessive. It's adorable.
Raising her head and her voice so that it carries to the other three,So this is going to take time? As is a lot of time? I thought they had the clothing made and you find what fits?
"Not today, Des! Today Meehr wants us to look our best, and since she's agreed to foot the bill, we're going to see craftsman that will make outfits just for us!"
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"Alright, but first give me those instructions again but this time in Auran."
As she is tying him to the bedposts, she mentions "According to the ladies I was talking with last night, there should be an extra charge for something like this."
She double checks each of the knots and then asks "How is it? The knots look secure to me, hopefully you still have good circulation in your limbs."
Once he confirms that everything is good, she lays another coil of rope on his chest, saying "Insurance, in case something goes wrong."
She then retrieves the vial and sits on the edge of the bed. Looking down at him, she asks "Ready?"
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Mender’s Row: While Wati’s sister city of An exports far more raw textiles, Wati dominates the trio of southern sister cities in the creation of finished garments, funerary wrappings, and rugs. Mender’s Row -- more often referred to as “the Mend” by locals -- is the core of Wati’s textile industry, stretching from the Rising Phoenix dye market for several blocks to the city’s only textile mill, run by the Essesh family. Competitive pride keeps several dozen independent weaver’s shops churning out quality clothing at a steady pace and in a variety of hues. The Rising Phoenix’s technique for creating a distinct reddish-purple dye from the local giant crayfish remains a closely guarded secret of the proprietors, and ensures that Wati’s fashions stand out in markets as far-flung as Absalom.
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"I'm good Kito. Do it" - Polux smiles - "We'll talk about the extra charge and those ladies you have been in contact with later" - he adds with a wink.
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Kito pauses with the vial in hand. Looking directly into Polux's eyes, she says "I was told this is where we are supposed to have some sort of safe word." Pausing a moment, she then leans down and whispers the Auran word for calm into Polux's ear. That should do it. That word is almost impossible to say when angry.
Kito carefully unstoppers the vial and sniffs it. Crinkling her nose in disgust, she shakes her head before slowly and carefully pouring it into Polux's mouth.
She then stands back and waits to see what effect the concoction has.
Harmose wanders the shops along Mender's Row, pointing at one with a number of gorgeous ball gowns in the window. "Let's try there first, and then we can cruise some of the men's shops."
Stepping inside, dressed to the nines in his own fashionable outfit, he approaches the proprietor. "Can I get your help dressing four of my friends for the party the Okhenti family is holding tomorrow night? I have some ideas for designs, but also am very open to suggestions."
He pulls out a writ signed by Meehr Zet. "My friend Meehr has agreed to finance the outfits, but only if they're top quality and can be made in time." He then gestures to Aleris, Qari and Des. "I have three of my friends here. The other one, Kito, is built very much like Aleris -- same general height, weight and body type -- but has a completely different skin tone. She's a spring, and looks good in greens, while Aleris is a winter and needs darker tones for contrast. Kito's also fairly modest, so we don't have to go with as form-fitting a dress as I'd normally recommend for a high society occasion."
He looks to the others, sharing his notebook around. "What do you think of these ideas? Are they something you'd like to go with, or would you like to see a variety of dress styles modeled for you and then we'll pick?"
The sketches include the two outfits described earlier, as well as a high waisted dress with a flowing skirt and plunging neckline for Deseri, to accomodate a possible future pregnancy.
As Turel makes his way to Shamihn Hep's shop in the Mender's Row, he is glad for some time alone to sort his thoughts out. Lately he has felt the need for introspection more, especially since the talk of Harmose's impending nuptials has come to the forefront.
I should be happy for him, and I am...still I know I do have feelings for Aleris...I know not how deep they run...Time will sort this out for me, no need to force anything...
Once he arrives at the shop, he immediately seeks out Shamihn Hep. Once he finds her he gives her a bow in greeting. "It is an honor to make your acquaintance once again Missus Shamihn. Unfortunately I must impose upon you for the favor you promised me earlier. My friend has invited me to a party hosted by Meehr Zet and I need suitable clothing for it." Here he gives Shamihn an uncomfortable look. "I would prefer an outfit that is...simple and comfortable for me to wear. Can you help me?"
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"We probably need to pick up something for the other boys as well. We can't have them looking all ramshackle or they'll be terribly uncomfortable with the whole thing. Besides, I'd give plenty of gold to see Ra-Khefer sporting a bow tie."
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"Master Garaldo, it's such a pleasure to see that you chose to take up on my offer!" Shamihn Hep welcomes Turel into her shop, obviously happy to see him. "I'd be delighted to find just the right outfit for you. But in order to do that, I need to know a little about you..."
Shamihn proceeds to make some small talk with Turel, asking about his origins, what sort of a community he comes from, what dress codes were like there, whether he found them overly confining and too conservative for his tastes, or the opposite, if he found them too revealing and liberal in his opinion. By spending some time talking to Turel about his background and preferences, Shamihn gets a bit more acquainted with the monk, and makes her best effort to try to gauge just what sort of an outfit he would like.
Shamihn puts together a very good looking outfit that is designed to show off Turel's physique with either bare skin or skin-tight fabric in just the right spots. But while the outfit itself is good, the best thing about it is that she seems to have really listened to Turel's preferences so that it stops *just* short of making him feel exposed or uncomfortable. It's tailored to his body, yes, but even more importantly, to his personality.
Unfortunately, she got the wrong idea about the party, and the outfit is perhaps on one hand a little too "black leather", and on the other hand a little too "bling" for the occasion. Since Meehr has not provided Harmose with enough of an accurate dress code to follow, you will only find out upon arriving at the party tomorrow. For now, Shamihn reassures Turel that the outfit will be perfect for the occasion. Boy will her ears be red later on.
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Making sure to glance over Aleris shoulder to look at the sketches. When first bring her herself behind the paler woman she mumbles, [Please know that I did not mean anything bad by hugging Harmose. I ove.. But then her eyes fall on the sketches. Pressing into Aleris's back while leaning around her, using her friend as a balancing point, as her eyes widen comically.
Leaning far enough on Aleris to stare at Harmose, What kind of party is this Harmose? It is pretty but won't my breasts fall out of that?
Harmose looks at the picture he sketched, and then glances once, professionally, at Des's bosom, before turning back to his sketch. "Huh. You're right. I wanted to balance out the full skirt with less on top, but with your bosom this neckline might too showy."
Using prestidigitation, he erases his pen marks on the sketch of the top, and then draws new lines in. "How about this? We could make the top higher, but bare the shoulders?"
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I do not mind being showy. And that would certainly catch a lot of attention. Grinning impishly, I mean I would follow someone wearing that.
Letting seriousness take over her voice for a moment, You are the one who knows where we are going and I trust you on what I am to wear I was just curious.
Reaching around Aleris and grabbing the paper. Once she has the paper secured she lets go of the overly patient Sylph and moves over to where Qari is. Holding out the paper, What do you think Qari? Harmose seems confused on more bosom or more shoulder. Leaning in closer to mumble, He is a strange man. I thought all of the would prefer bosom. Does marriage really change city men that much?
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Qari stared at the quite revealing outfit, trying to respond appropriately. "Ah, yes. Your rather ample chest is framed quite nicely by the dress. My only worry if there are to be many elderly individuals at the party...you know giving heart attacks and all," Qari laughed. "Either way is fine. I think the dress looks amazing as is. I don't think I would change a thing. As often as we are in various states of armor, being allowed to dress one night for fun is going to be a ball. Keep the dress like it is!"
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Harmose laughs. "Fine! You want to be showy, be showy!" Harmose alters the neckline to the original.
"So... Aleris, what do you think of this one?" He rolls out the sketch for Aleris's dress. Midnight blue, form-fitting, and the smallest amount of lace on the bodice as an insert. "I was thinking a matching hairpiece to put in your hair? What do you think? I could make myself an outfit that incorporates some of the same blue."
He pulls out Qari's sketch. "Qari, I'd love to something different with yours. Asymmetrical top. Plunging back to your waist then a skirt with room for your tail. Dramatic. Exotic. What do you think?"
Smiling broadly at Harmose, I will be showy! Pointing to her chest and then turning to wiggle her rear at the others. Turning her head to speak over her shoulder, It was mentioned that I should have something to accentuate my curves. And so long as it stays on then yes.
Handing the sketch back and peaking at the one for Qari. Looking the Tiefling up and down with a small smile. But the tail would lift the skirt up and that would be fun. Not proper I suppose. Talking as she watches Qari's tail move. So what is going to be happening at this party? I am going to assume it is very different than anything I attended in the desert.
Grinning at Aleris, He has a good understanding of the female form right?
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"Stop with the teasing" - Polux can't help but laugh - "You're gonna make me choke"
Eventually settling down, he manages to down the drink his companion pours down his throat - the taste is a strong one, just slightly less then the consistency, but it is not a bad one - "Ain't too bad" - Polux comments - "I expected worse" - and keeps on smiling.
Minutes go by... And nothing happens...
"Well... I guess I have to get back to..." - the man begins, but stops short - "No, wait..." - as suddenly his body contorts in a single spasm, so strong it makes the wooden bed creak as his body pulls against the ropes - "I... I think something is wrong Kito" - he manages to say, as another, even stronger spasm hits his body, making Polux double over so hard the bed's beams groan in protest.
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At the back of his mind, he is on the streets again, running from the older, devious kids which continuously extorted everything he ever managed to scrap - his stomach roars in a desperate two day hunger, and his lungs threaten to break down from the frantic attempt to escape. Again a wrong turn like so many years before, and again he is cornered into a dead end, as they pounce upon him in the worst beating he has ever took.
Once the job is done, they motion to leave, believing him dead, and in fact he had been halfway between life and death for two weeks. But not this time.
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"We're not done yet" - Polux roars at Kito, his eyes bloodshot and wide open, but his mind absent - "I'm not dead yet!" - his voice is completely different, guttural and harsh, almost as an animal growl which gave way to a low murmur - "I am strongest now - you are puny" - and a blood curdling - "Bones will be crushed yes, but not mine!"
Again he strained against the ropes and bed - Kito can see the physical changes in Polux's body taking place - the bulging muscles in his arms, torso and neck gaining mass before her very eyes - "I will NOT be contained here FOOL!" - the tension is evident, and clearly either the ropes or bed will give way first, as the man tries to stand up against all odds. The ropes prove the weakest.
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The first kid simply flew against the wall like a rag doll, the Polux of years before laughing like mad, his hands reaching for the neck of a second one and snapping it like a twig - most ran for their lives, but one stood, defiant. Polux's hands reached for his skull, gripping it as if in a vice.
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"I am going to enjoy this" - Polux smiled, though it was not the good nature smile he had wore before, but an unbalanced, askew one, as he got rid of the snapped ropes - "You should have ran like the others" - the same guttural voice again, as he seemed to mock Kito - "You will be an example" - he added, taking a step forward, his massive frame now apparently taking all the available room in the close quarters, his face inches from hers.
Yet Kito stood his ground, staring at Polux, Thera nervously jumping up and down on her shoulder, and a word of arcane magic dancing on her lips - "Polux..? That is it? Your mind snaps like a twig? I expected more" - she asked calmly.
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His knuckles whitened as he pressed hard on the boy's skull, and he laughed, oh how he laughed. The victim's frantic hands scratched at his face and neck, trying to get away, but to no avail. Yet the skull did not gave way, and the doubt crept in. He stared at the boy's face, but saw Kito calmly staring back at him.
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"More?!" - he veritably shouted in her face - "There is no more! Never again will I be the weakling! I am IT! " - and it all seemed to happen at the same time. His hands reaching for her neck with lightning speed, the incantation leaving her lips, Thera flying away to warn the others...
" Dramatic. Exotic. I like the sound of that, Harmose," Qari says with a grin. "If I can hold a candle to Deseri' attire, I'll be quite pleased. I say we give it a try!"
He seems confused...I'm not sure he knows what he is doing right now.
Deciding she best defend herself, Kito lets out her Misfortune curse against Polux. I don't want to injure him.
After releasing the curse, she asks "Polux, what is my name?
"Kito" - he speaks at the same time he remembers, his hands barely an inch from her throat - "Kito!" - he says again, his form still massive, but his stance changing ever so slightly - "I'm sorry" - the mad eyes seem to recede, less glazed over than they had been just a few moments ago - "I... Did I hurt you?" - he stammers, then seems to lose his footing, falling to his knees and staring at his bulging arms - "Did it... Work?" - just before passing out at her feet.
"Don't leave..." - he manages to whisper before blacking out.
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Well, that was exciting!
She leans down and checks his pulse and breathing. She then turns him so he is flat on his back and makes sure he is alright.
Speaking in Osiriani to Thera, she notes "He seems to be alright, other than some rope burns. I wonder how long he will be unconscious? Thera, please remind me next time to ask more questions before helping Polux with an experiment."
The small bird nods her head several times.
Kito then collects the broken rope and grabs a pillow from the bed. Carefully lifting his head, she slips the pillow in place.
Once again in Osiriani "I'm not sure that I'm strong enough to lift him back on the bed. Best I just leave him there for the moment." It isn't clear if she is talking to herself or Thera.
She then sits and starts writing up her observations for Polux while keeping watch for when he awakens. I will have to ask him about some of this. I suspect his own recollection may be hazy though.
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" Dramatic. Exotic. I like the sound of that, Harmose," Qari says with a grin. "If I can hold a candle to Deseri' attire, I'll be quite pleased. I say we give it a try!"
Deseri's eyes widen is surprise at Qari's words, You don't mean that. Harmose came up with a good dress for you and you will look stunning in it!
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"It's beautiful," she beams. "And so are the ones you made for Deseri and Qari. How are you so good at this?"
He blinks, surprised. "I am good at this, aren't I? Maybe I could go into fashion design if the adventuring ever starts to pall." He smiles, pleased, as he hands the designs off to the seamstress so that she can turn his ideas into reality.
"You know, I never told you this, but that's how I met Meehr. We were at a party, and she was crying in the woman's bathroom. I was also there, hiding from a tall blond ex-flame of mine named 'Henrik' who'd been stalking me all evening. Some society biddies had made fun of her dress, calling her a sow in silk. Her dress was a style meant for someone built more like Sigrun -- you know. Tall." He gestures with his hands.
"So I introduced myself, and after she stopped screaming and throwing things at me, we started talking. I told her that I thought we could fix it. We made some strategic cuts, got rid of the worst of that ruff whe was wearing around the neck, opened up the sleeves, and tore off the atrocious outer layer of poofy lace that was on the top. Moreover, I offered her something that the other biddies couldn't have -- me as arm candy, all night long. I told her that we'd protect each other from people we'd rather avoid... you know? But she was so funny and sweet that when she asked me to come out with her again, I said 'Yes.' We've been best friends ever since."
Grinning at Aleris, He has a good understanding of the female form right?
"More of a general appreciation, Des. I appreciate the male forms as well." Harmose waggles his eyebrows. "Male, female, or in between. I find all sorts of people interesting to watch or interact with."
" Dramatic. Exotic. I like the sound of that, Harmose," Qari says with a grin. "If I can hold a candle to Deseri' attire, I'll be quite pleased. I say we give it a try!"
Deseri's eyes widen is surprise at Qari's words, You don't mean that. Harmose came up with a good dress for you and you will look stunning in it!
He laughs so hard there are tears in his eyes. "Oh, Des! That's wonderful! Don't change! Don't worry, Qari won't hurt the dress! That was just a figure of speech."
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"More of a general appreciation, Des. I appreciate the male forms as well." Harmose waggles his eyebrows. "Male, female, or in between. I find all sorts of people interesting to watch or interact with."
Shooting a smirk at Harmose, Well it would be boring any other way. Besides having options is nice. It would be rude to refuse to appreciate all the varied forms the Gods have surrounded us with.
He laughs so hard there are tears in his eyes. "Oh, Des! That's wonderful! Don't change! Don't worry, Qari won't hurt the dress! That was just a figure of speech."
Pulling her eyes from the wiggling tail to look at the man laughing at her. Mumbling, City folk are strange.
Glancing at Qari with confusion, Did I misunderstand you? What did you mean with the candle? You do not have to burn my dress to look good in yours.
Conviction takes over her voice, You just will
Smirking at the Tiefling, If you want me out of mine there are better ways to ask?
Qari smiles at the slight misunderstanding. "Oh no, you are hot enough as is, without any additional candles needed! That was just a poor turn of phrase on my part. I simply meant if I looked nearly as good in my dress as you did in yours, I'd be really happy with Harmose's design!"
"That's a nice thing you did for your friend, Harmose. If we make any real gold in our explorations, maybe you could make a career out of designing looks for discerning ladies!"
Looking confused, I cannot help the temperature thing... Or does hot means attractive?