Sky Piracy by the Stormborn (Inactive)

Game Master leinathan

Round 4

Help eachother ? Wounded, she wasn't that keen on leaping into the fray once more. Lu grimaced and looked around, considering her options. In her true shape, the darkness of the arena didn't bother her as much and she could easily make out the three other duels taking place nearby.

Prae was tangling with a large werewolf - something that looked like it was dangerously likely to accidentally swat her. Similarly, the cloth-tentacely mess making a wrap out of Keiko was unappetizing for the same reasons. Thus, only the elf outside Spa's bubble remained. The small, fragile elf ...

With a mighty beat of her wings Lu jumped into the air and pounced towards Spa's bane. Sailing trough the air takes only a few moments and wingbeats, then she comes crashing down on the poor arcanist.

1 MP to use Fleet Charge (up to 200' thanks to her flying speed!) and then Full Attack Spa's Bane

Bite, Fleet Charge: 1d20 + 29 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 29 + 3 = 39

Bite: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (11) + 29 = 40

Claw: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (8) + 29 = 37

Claw: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (17) + 29 = 46

Wing: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (6) + 24 = 30

Wing: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29

Tail: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (13) + 24 = 37

Damage: Bite (This one ignores DR): 2d6 + 19 + 20 ⇒ (5, 5) + 19 + 20 = 49

Damage: Bite: 2d6 + 19 + 20 ⇒ (5, 3) + 19 + 20 = 47

Damage: Claw: 1d8 + 13 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 15 = 31

Damage: Claw: 1d8 + 13 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 15 = 34

Damage: Tail: 1d8 + 19 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 19 + 20 = 40

Damage: 201

Being made out of armoured scales and razorsharp claws once again proves to have an advantage over soft squishy flesh and barring any trump cards, the elven assailant ceased to be.

edit: Acrobatics vs AoO of the elf (vs CMD): 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (2) + 31 = 33

Inside his bubble Sparel nods his approval at Lu.

Non-action for RP purposes only.

Sparel's opponent doesn't see a dragon coming at all, lacking darkvision and focused on trying to dispel Sparel's protections. So when Lucrecia looms out from the darkness, all she has is a moment to scream before Lucrecia rends her limb from limb. Blood spatters Sparel's force protection and the dirt around them, and limbs fly in every direction.

Meanwhile, Keiko's opponent continues to try and constrict her, pulling her ever tighter and closer into the overlarge cloak that the girl wears. As Keiko gets pulled farther in, it's more and more apparent that there really isn't anything in there.

Grapple Maintaining (CMD 44): 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (8) + 37 = 45
Constrict: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (2, 2) + 12 = 16

While grappling Keiko, she speaks a few words of Celestial and glows for a moment, a simple grey. As she does so, 1d4 ⇒ 1 tarantulas, at least fifteen feet across, manifest around her and begin to skitter towards Sparel and Lucrecia.

Sparel's Bane - hp -93/119 AC 31, touch 23, ff 24, Fort +12, Ref +11, Will +10, (+2 vs. enchantment) CMD 28

Lucrecia's Bane - hp -77/275 AC 31, touch 12, ff 31, Fort +21, Ref +15, Will +22, (dragon immunities) CMD 40, SR 25

Praetorius' Bane - hp 84/190 AC 29, touch 9, ff 29, Fort +18, Ref +7, Will +6, (evasion), DR 5/-, 10/silver, CMD 32

Keiko's Bane - hp 102/243 AC 34, touch 16, ff 28, Fort +18, Ref +21, Will +18, (immune to death effects, disease, poison), DR 10/adamantine, Resist cold+electricity 10, CMD 42, SR 24

Initiative:

Lucrecia - 31
Keiko - 26
Praetorius - 24

Sparel's Bane - 22
Keiko's Bane - 18

Sparel - 11

Lucrecia's Bane - 8
Praetorius' Bane - 0

Sparel cracks his knuckles and neck and begins...

His voice, canter, and hand movements seem much stranger than normal casting. It's as if he's talking over himself. Overall the effect is unnerving.

He vanishes from the sphere and reappears near Lu's tail (using her as cover from the other combatants.)

Spell synthesis to cast two spells simultaneously. One a converted cure Critical wounds to heal himself and the other Greater Teleport.

Healed 4d8 + 11 ⇒ (2, 6, 8, 1) + 11 = 28

Current HP: 54

Free action Knowledge check about Oni and Werewoves. I'm specifically hoping to remember weaknesses. Wasn't sure which knowledge to roll, so I rolled them all. Please pick what's appropriate.

fast healing 5
yep there is the terrifying ness
Ball lightning attacks since there still in the same square as him
Reflex save 1: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 7 - 5 = 13
Reflex save 2: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 5 = 20
Reflex save 3: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 5 = 19
Ball Lightning damage 1: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 2) = 12
Ball Lightning damage 2: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 6) = 14
Ball Lightning damage 3: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 1) = 8

Attack 1: 1d20 + 18 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 18 - 4 = 30
Attack 2: 1d20 + 18 - 4 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 18 - 4 - 5 = 29
Crit confirmation 2: 1d20 + 18 - 4 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 18 - 4 - 5 = 26
Sudden attack 1: 1d20 + 18 - 4 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 18 - 4 + 3 = 37
Sudden attack 2: 1d20 + 18 - 4 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 18 - 4 + 3 = 35
Sudden attack crit confirmation: 1d20 + 18 - 4 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 18 - 4 + 3 = 27
Attack 1 Damage: 2d6 + 12 + 2d6 + 3 - 15 ⇒ (2, 2) + 12 + (1, 5) + 3 - 15 = 10
Attack 2 damage : 2d6 + 12 + 3 + 2d6 - 15 ⇒ (3, 1) + 12 + 3 + (5, 1) - 15 = 10
Sudden attack Damage : 2d6 + 12 + 3 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 12 + 3 + (4, 1) = 25

full round action full attack
swift action sudden attack
ball lightning making there damage for being in his square
didnt get up so -5 to hit and to ac

Bane took 75 damage

Vicious damage to self: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 6, 2) = 17

Even while prone, Praetorius strikes brutally against his opponent, slashing him several times across the torso and stabbing him a new hole right below the one that exposes his lack of heart. The werewolf screams in rage, but stays standing (barely), and hefts his own weapon to bring down upon Praetorius with a vengeance.

Maul Attack vs. Praetorius, prone, power attack, furious focus (AC 27): 1d20 + 23 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 23 - 4 = 35 Damage: 1d10 + 17 + 12 + 4d6 ⇒ (6) + 17 + 12 + (4, 1, 2, 3) = 45
Maul Attack vs. Praetorius , prone, power attack (AC 27): 1d20 + 18 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 18 - 4 = 27 Damage: 1d10 + 17 + 12 + 4d6 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 12 + (4, 3, 2, 6) = 51
Maul Attack vs. Praetorius, prone, power attack (AC 27): 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 4 = 16
Bite Attack vs. Praetorius, prone, secondary, power attack (AC 27): 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 16 - 4 = 31 Damage, DR: 1d8 + 5 + 12 - 10 + 4d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 12 - 10 + (6, 1, 2, 2) = 19

This time, he strikes with brutal force, being able to sacrifice some accuracy due to Praetorius' compromised position. He ruthlessly slams his hammer into Praetorius' vulnerable spots, lunging in with his maw to clamp down on Praetorius as well.

115 damage to Praetorius, which I believe reduces him to gaseous form.

Praetorius' body just can't take all of the punishment levied at him, and dissolves into a fine mist instead of being destroyed. He has two hours to find his coffin before being permanently destroyed.

Sparel's Bane - hp -93/119 AC 31, touch 23, ff 24, Fort +12, Ref +11, Will +10, (+2 vs. enchantment) CMD 28

Lucrecia's Bane - hp -77/275 AC 31, touch 12, ff 31, Fort +21, Ref +15, Will +22, (dragon immunities) CMD 40, SR 25

Praetorius' Bane - hp 9/190 AC 29, touch 9, ff 29, Fort +18, Ref +7, Will +6, (evasion), DR 5/-, 10/silver, CMD 32

Keiko's Bane - hp 102/243 AC 34, touch 16, ff 28, Fort +18, Ref +21, Will +18, (immune to death effects, disease, poison), DR 10/adamantine, Resist cold+electricity 10, CMD 42, SR 24

Initiative:

Lucrecia - 31
Keiko - 26
Praetorius - 24

Sparel's Bane - 22
Keiko's Bane - 18

Sparel - 11

Lucrecia's Bane - 8
Praetorius' Bane - 0

Reflex save 1: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 5 = 11
Reflex save 2: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 5 = 11
Reflex save 3: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 5 = 12
Ball lightning total damage: 9d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 4, 6, 6, 3, 1, 3, 6) = 40

The Mist formerly known as Praetorius somehow exudes the feeling that it is both sad and kinda happy as the Werewolf falls to the lightning orbs floating against it.

The Mist formerly known as Praetorius floats toward Sparel

Round 5

Lucrecia nods back at Spa, before moving up and intercepting the incoming spider. It would be bad if she first made Spa leave his bubble - then let him be eaten by a giant spider. And much wasted effort!

The dragon quickly darts in under the spiders guard and closes her fangs around one of the legs. With a *crunch* sound the exoskeleton of the spider shatters and the leg transforms into a chunky mess of goo. Sadly, the spider didn't seem all to bothered by this.

To Hit: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (8) + 29 = 37

Damage: 2d6 + 19 + 20 ⇒ (6, 2) + 19 + 20 = 47

Reflex vs Hairs, DC 22: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (14) + 23 = 37

Acrobatics to avoid AoO (DC 34): 1d20 + 29 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 29 + 2 = 45

Moveaction + Acrobatics to reach spider. Standard to bite him.

More swearing comes from Keiko's direction, to the effect of "Ignore the spiders, come help me," but with a fair deal more vulgarities and profanities sprinkled in there.

Trying to break grapple
CMB: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
...and no nat 20.

While Lucrecia tangles with the spider that "Keiko" summoned, Keiko herself continues to be constricted within all of the bandages and robes that her opponent wields. At the same time, the psychopomp seems to cast a spell, her voice booming whilst she asks her oni opponent a question. "WHAT IS YOUR REAL NAME?"

Grapple Maintain (CMD 44): 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (17) + 37 = 54
Constrict: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 6) + 12 = 21
Keiko Will vs. Confess: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

Fortunately for Keiko, she shakes off the magic that goes along with the question. Unfortunately, she's still trapped within the grapple and suffers some bludgeoning pain.

Meanwhile, the spider snaps at Lucrecia's dragon form...

Bite Attack vs. Lucrecia (AC 41): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

...but her draconic armor proves too tough to penetrate.

Sparel's Bane - hp -93/119 AC 31, touch 23, ff 24, Fort +12, Ref +11, Will +10, (+2 vs. enchantment) CMD 28

Lucrecia's Bane - hp -77/275 AC 31, touch 12, ff 31, Fort +21, Ref +15, Will +22, (dragon immunities) CMD 40, SR 25

Praetorius' Bane - hp -31/190, AC 29, touch 9, ff 29, Fort +18, Ref +7, Will +6, (evasion), DR 5/-, 10/silver, CMD 32

Keiko's Bane - hp 107/243, AC 32, touch 12, ff 26, Fort +18, Ref +21, Will +18, (immune to death effects, disease, poison), DR 10/adamantine, Resist cold+electricity 10, CMD 42, SR 24

Giant Tarantula - hp 68/115, AC 21 touch 7, ff 20, Fort +14, Ref +4, Will +3 CMD 34 (46 vs trip) Immune mind-affecting effects

Initiative:

Lucrecia - 31
Keiko - 26
Praetorius - 24

Sparel's Bane - 22
Keiko's Bane - 18

Sparel - 11

Lucrecia's Bane - 8
Praetorius' Bane - 0

With a hold word Sparel finishes a spell and reaches out to touch Lu's tail.

Cure Critical Wounds 4d8 + 11 ⇒ (8, 7, 3, 6) + 11 = 35

"Help Kieko. I'll take care of the spider. "

He then reaches down to a bag on his waist and pulls it open slightly. (move)

I guess we're up then =)? I'll get next round up for Lu after dinner (which is soon!)

Round 6

Lu jerks a little bit forward when the unfamiliar feeling starts to tingle in the tip of her tail. But at Spa's word and the sensation of her wounds starting to close she nods and slinks right around the spider. The combination of jumping and quick short flight looks somewhat undignified on the scaly beast, but it does the work and she manages to avoid leaving herself open to the spider.

Acrobatics to avoid spider AoO, DC 34: 1d20 + 29 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 29 + 2 = 39

Once past the titanic skittery bug Lu leaps with mythic swiftness trough the air towards the Oni-wrap. Landing ontop of the flailing package she starts to tear at the little girl and her dress, re-enacting some scene from the gory version of 'The Dragon and The Princess'. Her initial strike shreds right trough the creatures defences while the followups are blunted by the surprisingly firm texture of the wrap. But with the sound like nails on chalkboard fang claw and thorns rip trough the creature on sheer ferocity, scattering another foe over a significantly larger area then what is healthy for them.

To Hit, Bite & Fleet Charge: 1d20 + 29 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 29 + 3 = 41

To Hit, Bite: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (18) + 29 = 47

To Hit, Claw: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (5) + 29 = 34

To Hit, Claw: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (14) + 29 = 43

To Hit, Wing: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26

To Hit, Wing: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (9) + 24 = 33

To Hit, Tail: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (19) + 24 = 43

Damage, Bite (ignores DR): 2d6 + 19 + 20 ⇒ (6, 3) + 19 + 20 = 48

DR 10 is accounted for bellow

Damage, Bite: 2d6 + 19 + 20 - 10 ⇒ (3, 3) + 19 + 20 - 10 = 35

Damage, Claw: 1d8 + 13 + 15 - 10 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 15 - 10 = 19

Damage, Claw: 1d8 + 13 + 15 - 10 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 15 - 10 = 19

Damage, Wing: 1d6 + 8 + 5 - 10 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 5 - 10 = 5

Damage, Tail: 1d8 + 19 + 20 - 10 ⇒ (2) + 19 + 20 - 10 = 31

Total damage: 157 (with DR accounted for)

Actions: Fleet Charge (spending a MP) then Full Attack

With a quick leap and a flurry of claws and teeth, the final opponent of the Arena is accounted for when Lucrecia rips the Keiko-psychopomp limb from clothy limb. Somehow, this time there is no blood, but when she falls the spider disappears from existence and a line of stars, ringing the Arena, grow bright - they highlight the standing three combatants (and the mist that composes Praetorius as he floats into the bag of holding.

"CONGRATULATIONS, VICTORS!" booms the voice. "Take your loot and your just rewards, and the esteem of our Arena-master!"

As those words are said, a pin appears on each of your chests - a nimbus of flame with a pair of spears crossed over it, glittering in ruby and gold. Even if Lucrecia morphs back into human form it will still be there and Praetorius will have one upon returning to mobility.

Below, the wall that Sparel broke, sealed by wall of force, opens up again. An efreeti steps into the Arena and beckons the group inwards.

Somewhat surmised Sparel looks around cautiously as he telekinetically gathers the loot into a pile, binds and protects the sharp edges by wrapping excess cloth around them, and places them in an extra dimensional bag.

"We'll deal with this stuff when we're in a safer location." He says to the group. (a.k.a. We'll deal with it via discussion thread.)

Keiko stretches after being released from the pin. She gives Lu a nod of thanks, Sparel a nod of agreement, and then turns to stab the heck out of the Morrigna's corpse for another round or two before following the group towards the gate.

"Huh, look at that..." Lu comments as she shifts back to human form. As she does, she regains her accent. ...it stays on still. Strange, noh?"

Still hurting both here and there, she heads towards the efreeti and pesters Spa for another healing spell along the way.

"It seems similar to the wilding armor enchantment i've read about druids being so fond of." Sparel says offhandedly while looking at the exit hole.

"I, for one, will be glad to make our purchases and be on our way. "

Sparel takes his attention from the exit to removes the clasp and hold it in his palm to closely examines it under detect magic to determine it's properties.

Spellcraft 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (14) + 27 = 41

The clasp is actually not easily remove-able - it warps and bends under Sparel's hand. When he examines it magically, he finds that it's more of a mark, a magical rune that is identifiable by magic, specific to people and not quite physical.

Meanwhile in the mind of Praetorius in his coffin

They better have not all gotten killed.
And I need to go Shopping.
-A Beautiful dress for Tris
-Some new clothes befitting my new Job as a captain and a pirate
-a new instrument for Lu's midget and maybe also a music book
oh and A badass pirate outfit if we ever need to parlay for him as well
-do we have a flag? I bet I could buy an awesome one here like a skull and crossbones but like fire on the eyes like actual permanent flaming eyes, and a lightning bolt behind the skull thats crackling with well lightning. and put it all on a classic field of black. ok when I wake up I really got to go shopping.

Meanwhile in the mind of Praetorius in his coffin

They better have not all gotten killed.
And I need to go Shopping.
-A Beautiful dress for Tris
-Some new clothes befitting my new Job as a captain and a pirate
-a new instrument for Lu's midget and maybe also a music book
oh and A badass pirate outfit if we ever need to parlay for him as well
-do we have a flag? I bet I could buy an awesome one here like a skull and crossbones but like fire on the eyes like actual permanent flaming eyes, and a lightning bolt behind the skull thats crackling with well lightning. and put it all on a classic field of black. ok when I wake up I really got to go shopping.

I literally laughed out loud at this.

The clasp is actually not easily remove-able - it warps and bends under Sparel's hand. When he examines it magically, he finds that it's more of a mark, a magical rune that is identifiable by magic, specific to people and not quite physical.

"Interesting." Sparel says of the rune.

"Shall we be on our way then?" Sparel says as he heads toward the door.

"Yes, no sense to linger..."

I think we just manage to get the Brass badge .P

Keiko finishes stabbing the Morrigna, cleans her blades, spits on the corpse, and runs to catch up with the rest of the group. "I feel better now."

The party is greeted by an efreet at the hole in the wall that they created. He barely holds back disdain at their ability to overcome the Arena, spitting at Lu's feet as she passes. "I had two hundred iron on that match, you b#~%!."

The Lord of the Arena is much more outwardly gracious, congratulating each of the victors on their survival in the Arena, though he pokes fun at Praetorius (while the vampire can't hear) at his current helpless state. "You have what you came for." states the Lord, indicating the sigils on each of their lapels and the presence of Keiko. "I hope you have enjoyed your time in the Arena - if you wish to come and wager on your bodies again in the future, or even now...I will gladly accept and offers. We rarely get men and women in there that are that talented, even if you are...uncreative."

He smiles broadly in jest before ordering a quintet of guards to escort the pirates out of the Arena, and in just a moment they are booted onto the front steps of the massive Arena building. Outside, and free! AND victorious! Today is a good day.

Keiko's stomach rumbles. "I seem to have worked up an appetite. You guys know any place we could go to get a bite to eat and discuss our next move? Or did you have something else in mind?" She absently shifts back into the form of the young Shrine Maiden as she speaks.

"I need to find a powerful scroll shop. i believe there were some other things we needed as well. Once we get them I'll send us back to the prime. I wonder if that little mephit is still our assigned guide. "

I recognize that look everywhere! Someone lost a bit of money.. Heh. Lucrecia smiled to herself as she exited through the hole. And things only got better! With the efreeti's verbal and physical display of unhappiness Lu felt her own happiness soar. With her grin widening she laughed.

"A fool and his money ... Should have put zem on me! Heh."
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Once they reach the Master of the Arena, Lu makes sure to wipe away her smirk and once again be on her best behaviour. Now that they had everything they wanted for the moment, pissing him off seemed like too much work.

"Thank you, my most gracious lord!" Lu bowed. "Should we feel the urge, we will most certainly return to the Arena."
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Outside! Once outside, Lu stopped a moment to stretch and unwind a little bit. The day had been somewhat long and hard. Not every day one gets a good fight! Keiko's comment had also made her keenly aware that her own personal chef was in another dimension altogether, far removed from herself. No matter, been a while since I were at a restaurant...

"Yes, I could go for a bite. Zen, I wish to return to the store we visited earlier and rub this badge so hard into the clerks nose she can't smell her own s~!* for a week ..." She paused and looked around, searching for the mephit. "I hope you are right Spa. I hate to search for food when I am hungry ... " I wonder if they have something pickled? That is one thing humans get right.

Keiko nods in approval at Lu's comments, then turns to face Sparel. "At some we ought to discuss business if I'm to be joining your crew. I'm still sorely lacking in details about this whole venture."

Keiko nods in approval at Lu's comments, then turns to face Sparel. "At some we ought to discuss business if I'm to be joining your crew. I'm still sorely lacking in details about this whole venture."

"Words wouldn't adequately describe the situation. Tell you what. Let us finish our business here. Then when we're back on the prime we'll discuss details. If you don't want to join I'll drop you off anywhere you want. Sound good?"

"We should probably kill some time until Prateorious is up and about again. Let's find a restaurant."

Sparel proceeds to find a restaurant and get a table for 4. The empty chair is for Praet. Once he's back with us we'll go on our way and back to the scroll shop.

"Don't forget this." The voice of an efreeti guard behind them and then the sound of a body collapsing on stone causes the party to turn and see a guard standing over another - Radazik, stripped of his mithril breastplate and his ranseur and wearing thick steel manacles. He appears to be unconscious. The standing guard takes a step forward and holds out a key for somebody to take. "To the manacles." he explains. "I'd be careful with that one. Loyalty's a little suspect. But a deal's a deal, and he's yours now." The efreeti scoffs. "Enjoy."

The mephits who pass by begin to approach them from time to time, but then the mephits eyes fall upon the sigils on their chests. The mephits look apologetic and bow a little before retreating.

It's easy enough to find a good place for the crew to eat - about forty minutes of walking and looking in a few too many greasy pits finds them a good-looking building where everything is wood-paneled and it smells pleasantly like honeyed barbecue.

Ten minutes till Praetorius rejuvenates.

"oh right." Sparel says casually. "I believe that's yours. Don't forget to walk it and feed it. Or at least be sure it goes on the paper." he jests at Lu.

Then changing his tone. "We can probably put a Gease on him if you really do want to keep him. Up to you."

While the efreeti is handed over, Keiko is busily looking around looking for any nearby restaurants or other locations at which to procure some food.

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (16) + 21 = 37

We sit and order as we wait for Praet. Ten minutes later...

Praet you're up.

While everyone is sitting at the table an eerie mist crawls out Spaarels bag into the empty seat then solidifies into the form of Praetorius

"ah sweet we are getting food I hope they have a vintage blood of the virgin, Also Sparel good job not dieing, I didnt want to find a new wizard your so handy, Also Keiko welcome to the crew dont mess with the halfling its lu's dont mess with Tris or I will kill you and dont mess with the ship or Aiesha will find a way to make your life hellish... she made the ship and loves it."

turning to face Lu

"Lu either you can explain why you kept it from me that you can become an awesome dragon and have never let me ride you; or help me get a fantastically beautiful dress for Tris. When we are done with one we will do the other"

"I aim to please, Sir." Sparel says with more than a hint of sarcasm

"Also, we're going to discuss the details of Keikos possible tenure on the prime. I think showing will be more useful than telling. "

"I was wondering about the whole dragon thing. Can't black dragons not usually turn into humanoids?" she says in response to Praet's comment.

"Wait, /show/?" Cue eyebrow raise.

When the waiter comes, she orders a nice dish with a lot of meat.

(What kind of restaurant did we end up at?)

"I was wondering about the whole dragon thing. Can't black dragons not usually turn into humanoids?" she says in response to Praet's comment.

"Wait, /show/?" Cue eyebrow raise.

When the waiter comes, she orders a nice dish with a lot of meat.

(What kind of restaurant did we end up at?)

"yes. Show on the prime. If you don't want to join I'll drop you off anywhere you like."

"This sounds perfectly acceptable to me, I'm just curious as to the nature of the job such that it is so much more easily conveyed by being shown." Keiko shrugs.

@Keiko, it's like a really nice steakhouse that specializes in unusual forms of steak - that is to say, meat from creatures that you normally wouldn't get to eat. It caters towards Material Plane travelers who would find the greatest amount of novelty from it.

"This sounds perfectly acceptable to me, I'm just curious as to the nature of the job such that it is so much more easily conveyed by being shown." Keiko shrugs.

"flying pirates." Sparel says as he cuts into his baselsk steak. "Again, words don't properly convey. You'll see for yourself soon enough. "

"Sounds interesting, at the least! To be clear, are we talking pirates on a flying ship of some sort, or literally pirates who fly under their own power? I'm perfectly fine with either." She speaks between bites of her bulette steak. It seems to be very tough, unsurprisingly.

"oh right." Sparel says casually. "I believe that's yours. Don't forget to walk it and feed it. Or at least be sure it goes on the paper." he jests at Lu.

Then changing his tone. "We can probably put a Gease on him if you really do want to keep him. Up to you."

"*Groan* I do hope by ze gods zat he is housebroken ..." Lu sighs and pockets the key. She adds a silent nod to the Gease thing and when one of the mephits approaches, she grabs him out of the air. In a commanding tone she attempts to take advantage of the mephits new respect and points to the unconscious efreeti. "Watch zis for me. I will return in a few hours, don't let him leave!"

Hopefully that will be enough so we can have our meal in peace : )

turning to face Lu

"Lu either you can explain why you kept it from me that you can become an awesome dragon and have never let me ride you; or help me get a fantastically beautiful dress for Tris. When we are done with one we will do the other"

Why *do* vampires enjoy virgin blood so much again? :P

"Shouldn't you focus on trying to 'ride' just one of us, Captain?" Lu replies with a small smirk. A mouthful of wine leaves the juvenile joke hanging for a bit longer and gives Lu some more time to think about a proper answer. She had had over an hour now, so the extra seconds was unlikely to help. Buuuut anyway... honesty and humor? Lets try. "I guess it is just easier zis way noh? Less people running away screaming. Less people asking for joyrides ..." But flying just a *bit* more wouldn't hurt, would it?

"Now, about zat dress..."

"I was wondering about the whole dragon thing. Can't black dragons not usually turn into humanoids?" she says in response to Praet's comment.

"Wait, /show/?" Cue eyebrow raise.

When the waiter comes, she orders a nice dish with a lot of meat.

(What kind of restaurant did we end up at?)

"It is a talent possessed by many dragons, yes. Some are more adept zen others!"

After a lot of bickering with the waiter, and eventually almost yelling and pointing to her badge, Lu manages to get a whole jar of pickles as a main dish, despite 'clashing with the wine' and 'we don't really serve that maam'. Once it arrives, she abandons her glass and shifts to fishing pickles with a long silver fork instead, consuming more of them that ought to be healthy.

"Huh. Now zat I zink about it, I zink almost everyone *can* fly ..."

Once everyone is sufficiently fed Sparel drops the appropriate amount of gold on the table and stands. "I'm eager to finish our business and get back. I recommend we stay together if for no other reason than to facilitate a speedy departure. Shall we?"

Keiko nods in agreement. "This sounds agreeable. However, would it be possible for us to make a couple quick stops to sell whatever items we don't wish to keep, and to purchase items with the profits? From what I've seen, Brass has a far better market than most Prime cities."

A mysterious woman who is totally not your new party member may or may not be stalking your thread until she appears.

"Keiko you are absolutely right we need to go shopping, i don't believe we need to stay together if sparel wants us to be speedy we could all do our shopping then meet up at a specific location and time

Although Keiko please dont get in trouble again"

turning all his attention on Lu
"Now Lu would you so kindly help me find gifts?"