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While not considering dried up corpses as proper food, Kaisharga still bites the enemy.
Bite, charge, haste: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 2 + 1 = 38
damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

"MORE! FEED ME MORE!!!"

In gluttonous frenzy, Kaisharga spits out the corpse of the orc chieftain, and moves closer to the prone witch doctor. The eidolon enjoys watching its prey, which lies there unable to see the fate which awaits it. If Kaisharga had lips, it would be licking them hungrily. And it dives down to feed.

Bite, haste, bless: 1d20 + 16 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 16 + 1 + 1 = 35
damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Bite, haste, bless: 1d20 + 16 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 16 + 1 + 1 = 29
damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
grab: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 21 + 1 + 1 = 42

"FLESH AND BLOOD OF MORTALS! HOW DELICIOUS!"

After fighting all those strange creatures before, the orc sounds like a treat. Hungrily, Kaisharga sinks it's hundreds of teeth into it.

Bite, charge, haste, bless: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 40
damage: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
crit conf: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 16 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 25
extra damage?: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Grab: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 21 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 44

"KITTENS! MY FAVORITE FOOD!"

The metal man upstairs wasn't much of a treat, but the lions here look much more delicious. Kaisharga opens his gigantic mouth to take a big bite.

Bite, charge, GH: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 2 + 2 = 26
damage, GH: 1d8 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 = 18
Grab (if bite hit): 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 21 + 2 + 2 = 38

The ground starts to rumble. First, sand starts to appear on the floor, seemingly out of nowhere. Soon, the sand has covered a large area beside Amaranti's feet, and something starts to rise from the sand. It is big. A head appears - a circular mouth full of hundreds of small, sharp teeth. And the creature continues to rise, revealing its sandy, segmented body. Finally, it coils and settles its massive body on the floor, and all the sand disappears without a trace.

"I AM KAISHARGA! I AM THE DEVOURER WURM!" the creature booms in hollow voice, with unmoving mouth. "SUMMONED I COME! I EXPECT A FEAST OF FLESH AND BLOOD AND SOULS!"

Amaranti glides slowly along the cliffside, alert and ready to lash out. But after a while it becomes evident that no enemy is going to emerge from this rock, and the eidolon needs to pick up some speed to stay in the air. Then the eidolon senses sounds of combat from the other side of the cliff, so the enemy must be there. The dragonfly wings start beating again, and it soars through the dreamscape.

Fly check to turn more than 45 degrees, fatigued: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 - 1 = 29

Gracefully it rolls its great form, and flies around the cliff. Getting the remaining enemy in its sight, it speeds up to deliver itself and its rider to melee range. And there it opens the great maw wide open and sinks the teeth into the incorporeal form of the enemy.

bite, haste, fatigue: 1d20 + 13 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 1 - 1 = 27
damage, magic: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Kaisharga spreads it's wings wide and tilts its mighty body to slow down it's current speed. The eidolon wishes to lurk near the cliff, and launch the attack as soon as the woman comes visible.

Fly DC10, fatigue, shaken: 1d20 + 10 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 1 - 2 = 11

Ready attack: bite if ghost woman comes out of the rock

Dutifully, Kaisharga follows up on its masters assault, even if it has little taste for incorporeal women.

Bite, haste, fatigue: 1d20 + 13 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 1 - 1 = 15
Damage, fatigue: 1d8 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 1 = 12

Now I get the feeling the dice really hates me :)

Knowing it's master couldn't notice danger until it hit him right in the face, Kaisharga stays alert. It breathes the air of the strange new world, feeling the odd scents, and trying to detect anything out of place.

Sense motive x3: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 221d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 211d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Kaisharga, on the other hand, enjoys the hunting aspect of this visit. The eidolon serves the group with it's keen eyes and ears - slithering in the endless hallways, letting nothing escape it's hunt.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

A fog and a swarm of spiders? Still, no mortal flesh to feed upon, but battle must be joined. Reluctant but obedient, Kaisharga lashes it wings for momentum, and charges through the air. The massive creature rushes towards the spider husk, and reaches out with it's teeth-filled maw. Thousand of spiders disappear into the gaping mouth, making crunching noises as they are being smashed into pieces.

Bite, charge: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 2 = 36
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Trip: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 2 = 34

I hope it can be tripped... Kaisharga has AC 30/27/14 vs evil, minus the charge penalty (which I forgot to mention in Amaranti's post.) The eidolon flies at 5ft, and will use bodyguard on Amaranti, and any adjacent allies

Will save, devotion: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 4 = 20

If it succeeds...
Fly, turn 180 degrees: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Kaisharga spreads it's wings and starts breaking it's speed to turn around. And impossible as it seems, it manages to loop its massive bulk and reverse the flying direction. It's master called for it, but the worm cannot see the Garundi fighting anyone. Instead, there is a sparkling creature between the elf and the beer-smelling man. And Kaisharga will rather try to eat an enemy it sees.

Bite @pink: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 1 = 22
Damage (magic: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Trip: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 1 = 31

@GM: Kaisharga has fly speed of 70. Wouldn't he have reached the enemy last turn, and be able to attack last round?

The great winged worm continues on it's current flight pattern. The wings stop beating for a moment, and the massive body glides through the air above the enemy. Then it is just a flurry of teeth as Kaisharga strikes the odd creature from it's elevated position.
Bite, haste: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 1 = 16
Trip: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 1 = 20
Damage (magic): 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Bite, haste: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 1 = 29
Trip: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 1 = 19
Damage (magic): 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

EDIT: Oops, forgot flight check
Fly, to move under half speed: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Did I understand correctly that GM made the saves already, and Kaisharga sees the red critter? Does he need to make a new save?
Will save, devotion: 1d20 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 4 = 29
"HIDE AND SEEK!? OH, I DON'T MIND, I LIKE TO PLAY WITH MY FOOD! IT BUILDS THE APPETITE!"

The laughing Kaisharga makes a disgusting sight, it's gigantic maw contracting and the hundred little teeth quivering. The worm shakes it's mighty body, and a set of giant wings start protruding from under the sandy rings. A deafening buzz fills the room, as the wings start lifting the great form off the ground. And there, against all reason and laws of gravity, the eidolon flies over the crates to attack it's enemies.

Bite vs. Red, haste: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 1 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Trip: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 1 = 30

FYI, I ungrouped Kaisharga and Amaranti. I don't think Amaranti would have ridden the eidolon in a crowded elevator on a way to read more boring books...

"OOOH! LOOKS LIKE THIS DAY IS GOING TO BE MUCH MORE INTERESTING! NICE TO HAVE SOME SNACKS WAITING!"

A devil there, and invisible opponents somewhere. Unfortunately, nothing to bite right now. But judging from the beer-smelling priest's poor attempt to bluff, the invisible opponents might not be so invisible for much longer. So the giant worm prepares itself to sink it's teeth into any opponent that comes too close.

Ready action: Attack enemy if one comes or appears on Kaisharga's reach
Just a reminder: Kaisharga has Bodyguard feat, so adjacent allies might get +2 AC

”How interesting…” Kaisharga replies, not even bothering to look his master’s finding. For the first time, the new form of the eidolon speaks in a voice that hurt the listeners ears. ”But here’s a book that surely has your picture in it - The Idiots of Osirion”

Without hands or arms, the giant worm has limited means of perusing the archives. So it works with it’s eyes, scanning quickly through all the titles of the books in a crate.

”Finarin. The red book in third row. Titled Cargo Manifests of The Chimera 4,660 - 4,670

"CRATES OF WOOD AND DUSTY TOMES!?! IS THIS WHY I AM SUMMONED? I AM THE DEVOURER WURM, I REQUIRE PRAY OF FLESH AND BLOOD!"

But it cannot be helped. Upset as it may be, Kaisharga obeys it's master's will. It moves carefully in the constrained space and scans the documents with it's sharp eyes.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

"GO ON, LITTLE MORTAL. DRAW YOUR SWORD. I CANNOT WAIT TO TASTE YOUR LIVING FLESH!"

The great worm stretches upwards, staring the men of Pure Legion from the heights. It doesn't care about betrayals or missions, it only looks forward to feed. The thought of feasting on so many mortals makes the hundreds of tiny teeth twitch in its gaping mouth. But it knows it's masters will, and it will not attack without being ordered.

Intimidate aid, larger than target: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

"PURE LEGION!? LET THEM COME! I WILL DEVOUR THE GODLESS MEN! I DEVOUR THEIR BODIES AND I DEVOUR THEIR SOULS! AND WITH THEIR LAST BREATH, THEY PLEAD AND BEG FOR ANY GOD TO SAVE THEM!"

As the giant worm speaks, it stands up to it's full height. The voice booms out from the gaping, unmoving mouth, that lies now twice as high as any man. While at first this creature bears little resemblance to Kaisharga's earlier form, the serpentine shape and dragonfly wings are left to remind of the old eidolon.

Kaisharga is now large

Kaisharga would have been ready many heartbeats ago, but patiently the eidolon waits until it's master gives the command. It beats its dragonfly wings, creating the airflow needed to keep them both in the air. And it waits, and waits, watching the other mortals rushing into battle. It watches the small humanoid with dog charging in, knowing how much it's master will be annoyed when the small man gets there first. It waits, and smiles.

When the master finally gives his mental command, Kaisharga takes off. It flies over the shallow pool, briefly witnessing it's own reflection before the rushing air breaks the surface into ripples. It speeds up, and jaws wide open charges at the Gnoll.

Bite, charge, IC : 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 35
Damage, IC, acid : 1d6 + 6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 + (1) = 10
Trip, charge, IC : 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 23

Meanwhile, somewhere in the Elemental Plane of Earth

Ahh, peace and quiet. No tasks to perform for that stupid oaf of a master. Just blissful existence and relaxation.

Ahhhh...

Kaisharga lashes out with it's full fury, and then moves away to give its master some space to attack.

Bite, haste: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Bite, haste: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Tail slap, haste: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Note, Inspire Courage is not added to the rolls. So if it becomes active, please add +2 to hit and damage

Kaisharga had heard all the interactions just fine, but the eidolon decided to stand silent and let the events roll out. It could have transmitted all the spoken words to its master, but talking to the simple-minded Garundi is usually rather frustrating deal. Silence is golden, as they say.

By its master's will, Kaisharga flies forwards before the enemy is able to act out its threat. Once adjacent, the eidolon studies the enemy, preparing to strike should the enemy start casting spells.

Ready action: Strike if enemy casts spells

Kaisharga senses its allies losing their nerve, and turning on their heels to run away. But the eidolon doesn't care, it keeps attacking the enemy furiously.
Bite, IC, haste: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 21
Trip: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 26
Damage, IC: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Bite, IC, haste: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 26
Trip: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 26
Damage, IC: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Tail Slap, IC, haste: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 8
Damage, IC: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

Smelling extraplanar evil in the room even before the old human identified the creature, Kaisharga knows this is going to be a tough fight. The erinyes' diabolical skin will surely resist the eidolon's teeth. But no matter, it's purpose is to stand between the master and the enemy, so there it moves and attacks.

Bite, IC, haste: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 13
Damage, IC: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Kaisharga reaches out with it's long, slender body, and tries to grab the dwarfcicle into its jaws. But the cold, slippery surface proves impenetrable to the eidolon of the warm lands.
Bite, Charge: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11

Seeing its master already running to battle, Kaisharga has no option than to fly in and protect the fool mortal. With a buzz of its wings the eidolon jumps in, placing itself between the master and the enemy. Four-legs are famously difficult to trip, but Kaisharga will try nonetheless. Once an enemy loses its footing, the battle is practically over.

Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

[ooc]Damn, the dice are on fire...[/dice]

Kaisharga wrote:

I suppose Kaisharga goes at this point as well?

Seeing its master hurt, the eidolon reacts instinctively, lashing out at the Ulfen warrior.

Opps, forget that Kaisharga goes on its own initiative. My bad!

I think it can go either way. Previously Kaisharga has acted on Amaranti's initiative, but I saw it separate on the init list.

I suppose Kaisharga goes at this point as well?
Seeing its master hurt, the eidolon reacts instinctively, lashing out at the Ulfen warrior.
Bite : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
damage : 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Kaisharga Con check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
If the damage comes from the water, then yes Kaisharga can take the 5 damage. It'll drown next turn anyway...

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
The unconscious eidolon falls down and continues to ooze out it's life essence.

I think Kaisharga drops to the water. I wonder if would drown, then?

Kaisharga obeys it's master, suicidal as the instructions may be. Spreading it's translucent wings the eidolon takes flight, and moves to attack Tasutek with unbelievable speed. Appearing almost instanly next to the priest, opens it's mouth wide and lunges to the opponents legs.

Bite, haste: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 meh...
Trip: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Prep rounds: just move the charge line
Fulfilling the role it was bound to from the beginning, Kaisharga carries its master with pride, and with great sense of purpose. The distance is short, so the eidolon keeps its wings folded and slithers along the hot ground, still gaining enought speed to create enough momentum for a devastating charge.

The flying serpent lashes simultaneously with its master, using its speed to gain leverage.

Bite, charge, IC: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 14
Damage : 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Trip,IC : 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 13

ugh, the rolls are only matched by the quality of network down here...

This time Kaisharga joins the game, even if it might not officially be part of the test. After all, climbing is its natural format of movement, so it wants to create a competitive atmosphere. At first it stays along the faster climbers, seeing if they could add their speed. But soon it gets bored and starts moving full speed towards the top.

Climb, take ten: 10 + 17 = 27

Amatanti kept his eidolon unsummoned most of the journey so far. But now that the party have set their feet on dry land, Kaisharga's familiar shape takes form once more. Except.. since last time the serpent has grown a set of wings, similar to those of dragonflies. And so, Kaisharga tend to fly and hover above ground level, moving much faster than before. As a side effect, while the wings generate a tremendous lift in order to keep the eidolon's bulk in the air, they also generate a lot of noise.

"I know, I know... I do not have to be commanded for every single action. I am self-aware creature, and I can read the battlefield just as well as you," Kaisharga sends back a frustrated reply, and after a small pause adds: "...o' Master!" However, the irony withing the last comment might be lost with the Garundi summoner.
And as it stated, the eidolon know what to do. With the benefit of it's unnatural speed, it shoots towards the laughing enemy. The stone floor grinds and almost warms up with the passing of the serpent. It feels no pity for the cackling Aspis, instead just finds the fallen enemy an easier prey to chew.

Bite, IC, haste: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 9
Damage, IC: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Settled in a good spot by the wall, the eidolon coils back, and tries to stay hidden. What could be more pleasurable than a surprise bite from shadows.
Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 Not very stealthy, this eidolon...

As commanded, the serpentine eidolon moves to the wall, and uses it to climb down to the ground level. There it pushes forward, stalking the meaty enemies who make noise just around the corner.
Double move, I calculated 15 ft movement down. Hope that was correct...

Kaisharga listens to the conversation in silence. The recent experience has left the eidolon feel uneasy. It does not fear death - an immortal creature such as Kaisharga does not even truly understand the concept of permanent nonexistence. But being trapped in stone forever, that is ... unpleasant thought. So there are fates worse than death, and even immortals are subject to those.

Thinking about this makes the creature feel more sympathy to the mortals it is surrounded with. "Thank you ... for taking me back to life" it says to the Pathfinders as it learns how the petrification was undone.

Completely uninterested in dwarven history, Kaisharga moves on, leaving the mortals to wonder about inscriptions. The eidolon slithers past the door, to scout the western corridor with its outsider eyes.

Sneaking, stealth +9. Not sure if these are the rolls GM secretly makes

Smelling the enemy up ahead, Kaisharga moves to the hole where it can see Cyrus battling something. Through the crack, it sees its prey - the kobold.
Bite, IC : 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9

Kaisharga lunges for an attack, but finding it's way through the hole proves harder than it estimated.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Escape Artist: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

After many frustrating trials, Kaisharga is finally able to find a way past the rubble, and move to the other side. The kobold is right there in its sight, but too far for a bite.

Kaisharga moves quickly forwards, trying to reach the sniper before it can shoot more.

Is the door to the corridor closed?

Kaisharga slithers into the room, checking for traps as it moves. Should it not find anything by perception or by accident, it informs it's master when the route is clear.

Kaisharga looks back at Finarin. For a long time it remains still, unknown thoughts behind its glowing green eyes. Then the eidolon tilts its head slightly, and its mouth opens slightly, awkwardly trying to form words.
"No need..."

"...for gratitude"

"Protection ... is what I do"

The forked tongue flickers back and forth a few times, the eidolon remaining still once more. Then with a quick movement, the serpent turns to move away, back to its master. But it stops, turns back to Finarin. "You kill good ... for mortal," it says before withdrawing.

What is this? Has the eidolon been taking speech lessons from the elf!?!!

Kaisharga slithers into combat, past the allies. Almost over now, the last enemy remains. The eidolon does not care much about Gunari's speech of surrender; prey is prey. Revealing it's fangs, the serpent creature strikes.

Bite, haste, IC: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 9
damage, IC: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5

Kaisharga hears the sound of cutting blades inside the hut, and manages to see a glimpse of the man who supposedly is the one called Fiveknives. In an effort to clear out the way for pathfinders, the eidolon concentrates its attacks on the enemy in the doorway.

Bite, IC, haste: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 9
Damage, IC: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Bite, IC, haste: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 10
Damage, IC: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Tail slap, IC, haste: 1d20 + 0 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 0 + 1 + 1 = 8
Damage, IC: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

I better leave the dice rolls to GM Damo... Dingus is prone, but these are horrible rolls...

Kaisharga climbs down the tree, since there's no access to the huts here. Swiftly the eidolon moves the tree trunk supporting the hut, and starts climbing. Its path passes next to its master, who casts a protective spell on it.

accelerated climb, take 10 : 10 + 15 - 5 = 20

20ft down, 5ft to next tree, 20ft up, 5ft next to doorway. Lockwood K if I haven't moved already when you wake up

Kaisharga shoots into movement, and in a blink of an eye, is already up in a tree. Serpentine body tightly coiled around the tree trunk, the eidolon lashes at Wingus.

Climb, take 10 : 10 + 15 = 25
Bite, IC, haste : 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damage, IC : 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Trip, IC, haste : 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 24

Crit confirm : 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damage, IC : 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

look at those twenties... Will move token once I get off breakfast table...