What happened here? Has the Borg cleaning crew been slacking off again?
JH arrives at the clubhouse. The sign of recent repairs is everywhere.
What the Sam Hill happened here?
*Flies in.*
Jack Hammer, you're here. Please, the Champion of Fire is loose again over in the Roleplaying Game thread. We need to hurry back, to help. We can't damage it directly because it's somehow taking its power from the Jacks, but we can keep it distracted while the Champion of Sea takes it out. Hurry and gather any Jacks who have not already joined in the fight and meet me there. I have to hurry back. There's no telling how many of our allies might be hurt in the time I've been away looking for help.
*Kisses him and flies off*
*Flies in.*
Jack Hammer, you're here. Please, the Champion of Fire is loose again over in the Roleplaying Game thread. We need to hurry back, to help. We can't damage it directly because it's somehow taking its power from the Jacks, but we can keep it distracted while the Champion of Sea takes it out. Hurry and gather any Jacks who have not already joined in the fight and meet me there. I have to hurry back. There's no telling how many of our allies might be hurt in the time I've been away looking for help.*Kisses him and flies off*
Jack Hammer runs after her but the priestess has flown off. The treant is in the courtyard. Simply nodding, JH runs to its side and they teleport to the RPG thread.
My roots tell me that Candle Lighter has the Cleaver. We are in danger.
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*Watches JH land in the volleyball court*
Hey, I thought you were off with Lynora saving the world. Oh well, while you're here have a beer with us and tell us about your travels.
Ouch! Boy that cat was touchy. *takes proffered beer and takes a big swig.*
Ah, that whole save the world thing is over-rated. Darn spellcasters. Once you get a run at 'em they teleport away. At least they throw a few minions your way. If you're lucky. Other than that you sit around on your butt while the super-powers mess with you and each other. No fun.
But I did get a new Dark and Stormy Knight™ registered. The hot babe that runs that new club. Want to see the video?
sniff, sniff
Sirs, am I the only one who smells zombie in the house?
sniff, sniff
Sirs, am I the only one who smells zombie in the house?
Ack! Zombie in the kitchen! Check your food for stray fingertips!
Now that the zombie crisis has been adverted JH sets up a cooler by the TV, and pops in a disk.
Boy, that Alaina sure nows how to loosen up.
You should check JRHM, she might even go out with you. You know, now that Fluffy the Cat disparaged you. If not, Frat Jack might be her new best friend. Or she his.
Cat, what cat? Did you find the Major?
Cat, what cat? Did you find the Major?
He's over in the RPG thread last I knew. *scratches bum where the ornery cat clawed him*
Wanders into the clubhouse
Hey guys! Look what I found over at ....
Observes the TV with the Jacks crowded about. Sees Alaina doing a kareoke rendition of 'What a Feeling' with drunken abandon. Just as MJ looks his TV self dashes Alaina with a bucket of water as she reclines on a chair.
Whoah! I knew I drank a lot last night, but WOW!
Sits down and cracks a beer.
Where'd you get THIS disc?
The action on the TV shifts to the beach outside Club Calistria.
Whoah ..
The disc winds to a close and Malice gets up.
Well, I guess it's time to head over and kill some crap. Hasta menyana, and don't watch that disc too much, you'll go blind .
Departs
Malice Jack stumbles back into the clubhouse, gripping the splintered remains of a M16 rifle in his metal paw
Man, them trolls are nawsty!
Several new scars and dents pepper his frame. He grabs the grinding wheel and begins to buff the worst of the damage out.
Lousy troll. Heh. At least we settled that Tsar's hash.
After an hour, Malice clomps up to his room, hangs the 'do not disturb' sign on the knob and closes the door. A few minutes later a cacopanous sound like a boat crashing into a train issues from the closed room. Malice is asleep.
After making sure LJ is safe, Jack Hammer returns to the Clubhouse. He tosses the Steel Tsar's helmet onto the bar, and says to no one in particular
This is whats left of one of Candle Lighter's stooges. Use it as a commode or decoration as you please. We've been using it for salsa.
He heads to his room. The plants within part in front of him. The way to the bed is clear. Sleep. How long has it been? He places his broken hammer on the floor next to the bed and drifts off to sleep...
Gotta do something about that.....zzzzzzzzzzz
JRHM begins to do some soul searching for the first time in ages. He thinks about how he was on the side of right once again and he felt good about himself. He remembers all the pain and suffering he has caused others by violence and forced assimilations and has regrets. Maybe that darn poodle Courtfool was right. Maybe peace is the way. Maybe... Nah, I'm thinking a bunch of nonsense. I'm going to get a beer and find someone to catapult!
Wakes up and flips the TV on. Pads to the kitchen and pops open a Sam Adams. Sits on the couch and watches Baywatch.
Ahhh .. Peace and quiet.
The priestess wakes up as sun streams through her windows. She enjoys the warmth of it for awhile. She gets up, and sees her clothes still on the floor where she tossed them. She carefully folds the chain shirt and puts it in the back of her closet, donning her customary bikini instead. She goes to check on JH. When she opens his door she finds a riotous garden has grown in his room. She stops to smell the flowers, enjoying their glorious perfume.
The priestess wakes up as sun streams through her windows. She enjoys the warmth of it for awhile. She gets up, and sees her clothes still on the floor where she tossed them. She carefully folds the chain shirt and puts it in the back of her closet, donning her customary bikini instead. She goes to check on JH. When she opens his door she finds a riotous garden has grown in his room. She stops to smell the flowers, enjoying their glorious perfume.
JH hears the door open quietly. He tenses, but there is no warning in his mind.
Hi honey. Soaking up the sun today?
The priestess wakes up as sun streams through her windows. She enjoys the warmth of it for awhile. She gets up, and sees her clothes still on the floor where she tossed them. She carefully folds the chain shirt and puts it in the back of her closet, donning her customary bikini instead. She goes to check on JH. When she opens his door she finds a riotous garden has grown in his room. She stops to smell the flowers, enjoying their glorious perfume.JH hears the door open quietly. He tenses, but there is no warning in his mind.
Hi honey. Soaking up the sun today?
She laughs and is surrounded by a slight golden glow as she does so.
Indeed I am. I came to say a proper good morning, but I can't seem to find you in the midst of this lovely garden.
The priestess wakes up as sun streams through her windows. She enjoys the warmth of it for awhile. She gets up, and sees her clothes still on the floor where she tossed them. She carefully folds the chain shirt and puts it in the back of her closet, donning her customary bikini instead. She goes to check on JH. When she opens his door she finds a riotous garden has grown in his room. She stops to smell the flowers, enjoying their glorious perfume.JH hears the door open quietly. He tenses, but there is no warning in his mind.
Hi honey. Soaking up the sun today?
She laughs and is surrounded by a slight golden glow as she does so.
Indeed I am. I came to say a proper good morning, but I can't seem to find you in the midst of this lovely garden.
As if in response to the comment the plants part. JH stands and walks towards her. Offering a quick kiss he asks
Has Hungry Jack cooked up anything? I have one hecuva appetite this morning. For food too...
There is a disturbance in the common room as a large dwarf enters. He drops a large traveller's pack by the door.
I hear'd that this be the place for the Jacks. My name's Warforged Jack and I be a bit thirsty from the road.
Why do you all look like that?
As if in response to the comment the plants part. JH stands and walks towards her. Offering a quick kiss he asks
Has Hungry Jack cooked up anything? I have one hecuva appetite this morning. For food too...
Sounds like we need to raid the kitchen first. And after... she smiles up at him impishly
There is a disturbance in the common room as a large dwarf enters. He drops a large traveller's pack by the door.
I hear'd that this be the place for the Jacks. My name's Warforged Jack and I be a bit thirsty from the road.
Why do you all look like that?
JH hears the ruckus and heads out into the common room. He sees a rather large heavily tattooed dwarf when he had expected one of the lost Jack Clan.
Hail Warforged Jack. What can the Jack Cult do for you? Other than offer you refreshment for your dry throat?
JH heads to the bar and pours a pint of Bitters. Looking over his shoulder at the dwarf, he decides to make it two. Then two more for himself.
The dwarf thanks his host and quickly downs the 1st pint. Then the second. Before Jack Hammer can react he takes a third.
Aren't you thirsty? Or don't you metal men drink?
The dwarf thanks his host and quickly downs the 1st pint. Then the second. Before Jack Hammer can react he takes a third.
Aren't you thirsty? Or don't you metal men drink?
JH can't help but laugh at the comment. He likes this guy. He grabs the last Bitters while he still can.
Well you certainly drink like a Jack. Why do they call you Warforged?
JH pauses as he notices the dwarf's eyes...
Warforged is my business. I'm a blacksmith. And no better one will be found I tell you. If it's metal I know how to work it. If it's a weapon I know how to make it.
I'm called to places of war. looking around It's nicer than I expected. And your drink is passable. Have you need of a smith?
Walks to the fridge, nodding politely to the dwarf as she passes him. Frowns.
There's no more alcohol in here. The others are going to be up soon, and they'll want something to drink. What did I do with my cooler? I brought it with me when I came.
Rummages around the kitchen for a bit before she finds it hidden behind a stack of empty beer cans.
Here it is. There's nothing quite so handy as an everfull cooler.
She opens it and pulls out a screwdriver.
Just think of what you want to drink and it will be there. Maybe I should put a note on it or something.
Hastily scrawls a note and tapes it to the cooler so the other Jacks will know how to use it.
Either of you want anything? she asks JH and the new arrival.
Warforged Jack stumbles when he sees lynora-Jill. He quickly takes to one knee, his right arm crossed against his chest and spilling his drink there. He drops the mug, and his head.
'My apologies Mistress', he mutters. 'Had I known you were here I would have cleaned myself up a bit more.'
JH looks at the dwarf. He looks smaller than a moment before. And a bit nervous.
I'll have a Dark & Stormy and mayhaps our new friend here would like something more dwarven. Thank you.
JH looks at the dwarf. He looks smaller than a moment before. And a bit nervous.
I'll have a Dark & Stormy and mayhaps our new friend here would like something more dwarven. Thank you.
NO! It is my place to serve!
The dwarf rushes to the bar, refusing to look at LJ directly.
What may I get for my Lady, or her friends? I don't know what a Dark & Stormy is but I learn quickly.
Warforged Jack stumbles when he sees lynora-Jill. He quickly takes to one knee, his right arm crossed against his chest and spilling his drink there. He drops the mug, and his head.
'My apologies Mistress', he mutters. 'Had I known you were here I would have cleaned myself up a bit more.'
She seems a bit taken aback at the dwarf's greeting. No need to apologize. You look fine to me. Umm, you can get up now. There's really no need for formality. None of the other Jacks use any.
She pulls a Dark and Stormy out of the cooler and hands it to JH. Here you go, honey. And let's see...She rummages around in the cooler for awhile before triumphantly pulling out a large mug of dwarven ale.
Here you go, she says, handing the drink to the newcomer.
Warforged Jack stumbles when he sees lynora-Jill. He quickly takes to one knee, his right arm crossed against his chest and spilling his drink there. He drops the mug, and his head.
'My apologies Mistress', he mutters. 'Had I known you were here I would have cleaned myself up a bit more.'
She seems a bit taken aback at the dwarf's greeting. No need to apologize. You look fine to me. Umm, you can get up now. There's really no need for formality. None of the other Jacks use any.
She pulls a Dark and Stormy out of the cooler and hands it to JH. Here you go, honey. And let's see...
She rummages around in the cooler for awhile before triumphantly pulling out a large mug of dwarven ale.
Here you go, she says, handing the drink to the newcomer.
The dwarf looks aghast when LJ offers him the drink. He prostrates himself on the floor. His heavily muscled back has as many tattoos as his bald head.
Warforged is my business. I'm a blacksmith. And no better one will be found I tell you. If it's metal I know how to work it. If it's a weapon I know how to make it.
I'm called to places of war. looking around It's nicer than I expected. And your drink is passable. Have you need of a smith?
We could always use a smith. *shows Warforged his vorpal sword* Do you think you could fix some of these nasty defects in my sword? Hitting that Tsar took it's toll on it.
We could always use a smith. *shows Warforged his vorpal sword* Do you think you could fix some of these nasty defects in my sword? Hitting that Tsar took it's toll on it.Warforged is my business. I'm a blacksmith. And no better one will be found I tell you. If it's metal I know how to work it. If it's a weapon I know how to make it.
I'm called to places of war. looking around It's nicer than I expected. And your drink is passable. Have you need of a smith?
The dwarf refuses to raise his head, or acknowledge JHRM.
The dwarf looks aghast when LJ offers him the drink. He prostrates himself on the floor. His heavily muscled back has as many tattoos as his bald head.
LJ looks alarmed at this.
Please get up, mister dwarf. This is unseemly. I'm not anything so grand as all that. I'm just a priestess.
The dwarf looks aghast when LJ offers him the drink. He prostrates himself on the floor. His heavily muscled back has as many tattoos as his bald head.
LJ looks alarmed at this.
Please get up, mister dwarf. This is unseemly. I'm not anything so grand as all that. I'm just a priestess.
The words seem to make the dwarf more nervous. He visibly shakes.
My hammer and anvil are yours to command, Priestess. If you deem me worthy...
Angel of Violence walks up to the bar.
Hey can I get a Dark and Stormy and a Mexican Dew?
Turns to Jack Hammer
So JH, is Candle Lighter destroyed?
LJ points to the large cooler on the bar with a big note that says:
Think of what you want, reach in and pull it out. This is an everfull cooler. No abusing it. It's a holy relic. LJ
Angel of Violence walks up to the bar.
Hey can I get a Dark and Stormy and a Mexican Dew?
Turns to Jack Hammer
So JH, is Candle Lighter destroyed?
Unfortunately no, but he got his tail singed pretty good.
JH watches the dwarf, unsure of what to make of him and the change in his demeanor.
The dwarf looks aghast when LJ offers him the drink. He prostrates himself on the floor. His heavily muscled back has as many tattoos as his bald head.
LJ looks alarmed at this.
Please get up, mister dwarf. This is unseemly. I'm not anything so grand as all that. I'm just a priestess.The words seem to make the dwarf more nervous. He visibly shakes.
My hammer and anvil are yours to command, Priestess. If you deem me worthy...
I'm sure you're very worthy, mister dwarf. And the Jacks could certainly use your help. Many weapons were damaged during our last battle, and we probably need better ones before the next one. Whenever that ends up being. Hopefully not for a good long time.
...Please get up.
Angel of Violence walks up to the bar.
Hey can I get a Dark and Stormy and a Mexican Dew?
Turns to Jack Hammer
So JH, is Candle Lighter destroyed?LJ points to the large cooler on the bar with a big note that says:
Think of what you want, reach in and pull it out. This is an everfull cooler. No abusing it. It's a holy relic. LJ
WJ sees the priestess point and jumps to get at the cooler first.
I'm sorry Mistress, but I don't know what to think of in order to serve...
Angel of Violence walks up to the bar.
Hey can I get a Dark and Stormy and a Mexican Dew?
Turns to Jack Hammer
So JH, is Candle Lighter destroyed?Unfortunately no, but he got his tail singed pretty good.
JH watches the dwarf, unsure of what to make of him and the change in his demeanor.
You can bet we haven't heard the last of him either.
Walks over to JH and whispers, What am I supposed to do about this guy? He's kind of creeping me out. I mean, I think he could be really helpful if he'd just relax a little bit..