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 58 posts. Organized Play character for Kristev.
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M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Real name: John Franklin Newman.
PC name: Garikai Frendosherks.
PFS: #38519-4
Faction: Scarab Sages
Profession: Healer.
Well, this has been interesting. Thank you for letting me in. So, I know the game is over, but what happens now? Is there something I put on Garikai's character sheet?
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai promptly uses the wand on Kazzak.
Cure Lt. Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
He accepts the wand. Then he politely bows to Dailung.
"Do you still need any healing? Does anyone? If so, do speak now so I can tend to you. If not, let's net these tuna fish and drag them off to market, er, I mean, let's bring these people back to the proper authorities."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai watches as the wand was given to him, instantly reclaimed by Dailung before he even had a chance to use it, and then given to Jiggo. He says nothing about it, and wonders what the others mean to do with the captives.
Oh well, what matters is that the party got healed, not who did it. There's no point wasting time pursuing personal glory. What matters is that this turncoat gets found and dealt with. First these little bait fish and then the big whale.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
I'm really sorry to bother you all, but I just noticed that you all have a bar of information at the top of your posts that my characters do not, including Garikai.
I presume this is the status bar the DM referred to. How do I find it and work with it?
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"I am here," Garikai says.
He moves five feet toward Dailung, kneels beside her, and touches her gently, releasing his last healing spell into her.
Cure Lt. Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
"That's taken care of. I suggest you all remain beside me so I can use my shield to fend off enemy attacks."
When his healing spells are depleted, granting adjacent allies +2 to AC as an immediate action is his only remaining useful combat function. Basically, this means that so long as he's conscious, anyone who's standing immediately next to him has a practically automatic +2 to AC.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai will move his fifteen feet around the pillar, putting him not quite in range of Kazzak and Jiggo, but next turn he'll be able to reach them to either heal or defend them.
"I can't quite reach any of you yet, but I can offer you temporary protection in the meantime. Energize defense fields."
He unleashes his domain power, creating an aura that ranges 20 feet and, at this level, will last for one round. All allies within it +2 to AC and CMD.
I know it protects Kazzak and Jiggo. Does it also cover Dailung?
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai will put all of his attention on the healing and, if necessary, protection of his patient, Jiggo.
For now, Cure Lt. Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
I believe his hit points are now at positive 7, which should wake Jiggo up. Am I correct in this assessment?
If I am, Garikai then stands to the side, ready to offer Jiggo immediate defense with his shield, as his patient revives, having been brought back to the world of the living.
"Not all at once. You're still fragile and I've only one healing spell left. Stay behind me."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Fixed that. Though it would be splendid if I could heal D28 damage. . . At least the cure spells automatically stabilize a patient. The trick is keeping you alive for the next turn so I can cast another one. You may need all three, which would deplete my stock, but, hey, maybe when we reach level 2 I'll multi-class as cleric or witch so I'll have lots more cure spells.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Immediately, Garikai heads toward Jiggo, and kneels beside him.
He smiles, finally glad to be of use. Calmly, he touches Jiggo, releasing the power of nature that he knows so well to ensure Jiggo's stabilization and reverse part of his serious damage. It's going to take a second application, naturally, perhaps even a third, but this is a beginning.
Cure Lt. Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
"I'm here, mate. Just relax. I'll keep you safe, and patch you up."
At least Garikai is good for something. He is a medic. And more importantly, because Jiggo is immediately next to him, he can protect him with his shield, so Jiggo is not helpless. No coup de grace here.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai watches her, holding his action (but ready to use his shield to guard anyone who is under attack and is still next to him.)
"Magic missiles, no doubt," he replied. "I'd say I'm impressed, lady, but I'm not."
Holding his action. If she fires a magic missile again, he will counter by moving in front of the target and casting his Shield spell, which defeats magic missiles.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"If you mean they could refer to us, I agree," Garikai states. "The connection to fish and sea seems a bit too close for comfort to me."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Thank you," Garikai said. Then he turns to Kazzak. He looks at him, but says nothing.
Suppose you died because I couldn't offer your wounds any treatments? Would you prefer that, or do you even consider such things? If you were deprived of all ability to fight and could offer us nothing until you recovered, how would you feel? he counters bluntly in orcish, but prudently only thinking it rather than saying it.
And with that, he takes off, wishing this adventure would put them somewhere his skills could be useful, like a nice long ocean voyage.
He'll spend the rest of the day studying in the libraries for any useful information on the matters that concern us, see if they've learned anything about the creature he gave them yet, then sleep for his eight hours to replenish his spells.
Knowledge: History: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"I need to rest to replenish my spell supply, and see if perhaps I can get some equipment to stock a healer's kit. I know this will slow down the merry chase, but fresh minds and bodies would be in better shape to tackle the strange possibilities of this temple of losers."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Oh well, at least I'm not guilty of theft after all, Garikai thinks to himself glumly.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"When we do, could we also rest, please? And should we report this?"
Then, without asking anyone, he has a brilliant if somewhat unlawful idea.
Since he doesn't have a healer's kit (due to lack of money to go buy one), he will search the house for anything that he can use, herbs he can use to make medicines, and sheets he can use for bandages, any basic medicines like painkillers and antihistamines, sewing thread for suturing, what have you, and a bottle of alcohol or peroxide, or bleach for cleaning instruments and wounds. that he can use to create an imperfect substitute.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"I daresay we are dealing with wonders from another world."
He fends off the feeling of wishing for his father's guidance, and instead reviews quickly what options he has left. With his healing spells used up and his domain ability also spent, he can still provide protection.
Quickly he moves between Piety and Dailung, so that if they stay beside him, he can protect them with his shield.
Sorry, guys, he still has a lot of talent with the heal skill, but if you want to let your medic have healing spells you need to let him rest between battles.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Considering that out of water, I seem to be a complete klutz, I think it's better that I wait outside. If you find anyone, call me. I can give people checkups without breaking things."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Someone who is alive will leave traces of it. One must eat, drink, sleep, relieve themselves, and will show signs of some trace of activity, whether it be work or pleasure. So I suggest we search for things such as freshly poured drink, freshly prepared food, check the bed . . ."
Afraid of getting lost in words, Garikai becomes silent and assists in the search.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Oops, I think he broke something . . . I'm sorry. Some people should stick to the seashore.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Well I'd like to go back to turn this creature's body over and let it be studied, to get this rather severe weight off my back. Then I suggest we head straight to Fimbrik's address."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Personally, while I had always thought myself to be an excellent scholar, obviously I was wrong. I am ashamed, and Father certainly would be, at how poor of a showing I am making in terms of contribution to our knowledge base."
He hangs his head in shame, feeling rather useless.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"That is fine, for I do not like carrying this heavy creature anyway. I'd like to turn it in for examination and greatly lighten my load."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Clearly it was meant to be a reproduction of the old coins," Garikai said. "Anything esoteric to it?" he asks to Kazzak.
Garekai will search the place again, slowly and carefully. Do I roll or take 10 on this?
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai checks the room carefully, searching for anything that his training in history can provide insight into.
History: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Don't be so easily mislead by appearance, lady," Garikai states bluntly. Not rudely or hostile, just bluntly. "I have dwarven eyes but an orcish soul and the heart of the sea, though I veer more personally toward the dolphins than the sharks than I truly should."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"I do have some training as a historian," Garikai said. "Since I'm out of healing spells, I may be useful that way. And I don't plan on damaging anything, though one never knows quite what will happen. Life is a fickle thing."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
If you guys aren't talking, Garikai won't, either. He has the poorest charisma of any character I've ever played.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"What you said about the graveyards could also be said quite easily about the sea. There it's kill or be killed, and age works against you. The master of the terrain now wll age and lose his place to a younger competitor, but not always. Age and experience can teach things youth does not know."
Once they get to the graveyard, Garikai does not say much.
"If anyone thinks it would help, I have a periscope. Just ask and you can borrow it."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Did we bring the creature with us to be studied?
"Maybe we have a deeper problem going on here?"
He begins to search for Venture-Captain Dreng, asking around to see if he's been seen in the last couple of hours. He shows surprising social grace and tact in the effort, considering.
Diplomacy: Gather information: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (13) - 3 = 10
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"That's awful. Let's do this again. First you, then your cat."
Cure Lt. Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 For a second time on Kazzak.
Cure Lt. Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 On Puss if she allows it.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Cure Lt. Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 On Kazzak
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Then might I suggest that this creature be returned, and these letters reported, by one or two of us, and then after we return, then this place be investigated fully. Of course, it's just a suggestion. What would I know? I'm just the medic."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
It is only after the treatment of wounds is over that Garikai starts to think about things larger than healing and science.
"I wonder if my Father followed that same trail? He was always searching for the Great Beyond, and now that he's missing, I suppose I am, too. Could his great vision quest have brought him in the direction these letters obviously mean to take us, too?"
All of a sudden, Garikai is starting to remind me of Barbra Striesand's song, Papa, can you hear me? Sorry, everyone.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Yes, but we should also take this creature back with us. She's worth a fortune in biological study," Garikai declares. "And if any of you were injured, please let me look at the wounds. In addition to just plain curing them, I need to check for signs of contagion or infection because we don't know what damned diseases she might be carrying."
Because of his exceptional wisdom, he can cast Cure Lt. Wounds 3 times. Should I assume he brings the party back up to full health?
Heal variant: Check for infections or contagions.: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai will step behind Kazzak so that everyone except for Dailung can benefit from his saving shield feat if the need arises.
"Do you wish me to tend to your injuries?" he asks Kazzak in orcish.
If he does, Garikai will cast Cure Lt. Wounds on him. If not he, will wait until someone else is injured and then immediately tend to them.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Wait!" Garikai barks out. "You put him down, let us just talk. I can offer you healing for your wounds, and it would certainly be a more effective way of us finding out who you are, what you are, and what you're doing here. So go ahead, put him down, and come to me. You can talk to us and I can aid your injuries."
Let's see how diplomacy works for somebody who has less charisma than a tree.
Diplomacy: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (6) - 3 = 3
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai draws out his big fishing net.
"Come here, barracuda. I think we may well have a good catch tonight."
He then twirls it around his head as if it were a lasso in hopes of gaining speed and accuracy, and then throws it at the creature. He is not intending to do damage to the creature, merely to entangle and ensnare it.
Here goes everything.
Improvised thrown weapon: Fishing net: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14
The penalty is -4 I believe, and his dexterity is + 2 for a total of -2. Unless, of course, I've forgotten something.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"If your cat has been injured give her to me and I will tend her," Garikai offers. "If anyone has been hurt, just tell me."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Remember, everyone, if you are adjacent to Garekai, he can use his Saving Shield feat to give you a +2 to ac against attacks as an immediate action, so just ask me and he'll happily do it.
"By earth and sea, I hedge out thee," Garekai declares. Nature herself defends this company!"
He uses his domain power, granting all people within 20 ft. +2 to ac and CMD for what, at his level, lasts for one round.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Careful now," Garikai warns, putting his shield at the ready. He has not drawn his club, so he has a free hand to cast spells with. "I suggest I go second so that, should whomever go first be attacked, I can offer ready defense and treatment."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai is quite nervous at the idea of crossing the plank to begin with, and when it cracks, he covers his mouth.
"This was probably a terrible idea," he said.
He sighs, feeling stuck with the decision, since there are two people quite literally behind him. Nervously, he waits his turn at the rope, and hopes that he doesn't fall.
"If this were water instead, I'd have no fear at all."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai, being a medic and protector, should stay in the dead center.
"Of course one should be cautious. The earth is impermanent, despite its appearance. All things decay and come to dust."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Garikai nods his head with relief at the words of Aram. He is curious at the mention of the shop, but does not say anything. Instead, he prepares to go behind Jiggo in the retrieving of the package.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"I like you, sir," Garikai says to Kazzak in orcish. "You are like a shark on land. Which is good, for what most fishermen, and people in general, fail to realize is that, without our ocean predators, the entire sea gets thrown off kilter. So I honor you, Landshark."
Garikai then switches languages to common.
"It isn't wise to be so liberal in expressing our goals and intentions. One never knows where traitors lurk."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Thank goodness I'm in the medical unit. To us, our task is to tend the wounded. We don't break anything, Garikai thinks to himself.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"I daresay it is quite loud in here," Garikai remarks. "But yes, this is where it began before the society itself was officially formed. My idea of a lot of noise that I'm happy to be around is high tide with the seagulls."
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
Finally realizing what this is and why people do it, Garikai allows the handshake.
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Have you considered writing her name backwards, or as an anagram? Her true identity might lie there."
Garikai looks at the offered hand, pondering it, trying to determine the intentions.
"What does this signify? Is your hand injured?"
M Dwarf (but raised mostly by a half-orc.), St 12, Dx 14, Cn 10, In 12, Ws 20, Ch 5, Hp 8/8, AC 18, FT 4, RF 3, WL 8, 1
"Then I suggest we form a pact. I'll help you find your lady if you'll help me find my Father. His name was Mako Friendofsharks. Naturally that is not his true name, but it was his choice to abandon his given orcish name upon completing initiation and accepting a name that comes from nature, for a mako is one of the world's swiftest of sharks, and he was a friend to all sharks in the harbor.
"You've no idea how much sharks need friends in fishing communities. People want to kill sharks on sight, even the relatively calmer species that show up following fish and seals. Father would offer them protective spells, advice on the changing of the fish migration patterns and the water's changes, warn them when the shark hunters were looking, and where they were looking so they could flee to sea without being caught, and, of course, offer them healing through both magic and medicine. And there was more to healing sharks than just fishermen and hunters. Other sharks, especially during feeding frenzies, and several other kinds of marine life, could challenge a shark. The worst were the orcas, which you would probably just know as killer whales. They kill sharks, you know, including great whites, once in a very rare while. One almost got Bianca but Father and I were able to negotiate a peace treaty between them just in time. Oh, well, you probably don't need to know any more than that.
"And, if it helps, I happen to be a specialist in history as well as medicine. Now, what was your lady's name?"
Is Garrikai slowly making a friend? :)
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