"It looks like a good place to do all of those things. It's okay by me," he says with a smile as he plops his haversack down and starts breaking out the food.
It can get a bit chilly at night, and there's little wildlife except for a few tough little lizards and birds. At night, the sky's usually dark and clear enough can see the Eye of Ningauble up there and even watch some of the slaadi surfing along the event horizon. Some use gnomish glowstones and a couple just gorge on monsterous fireflies until their whole skin is luminescent.
{hangs up her borrowed cloak, starts unpacking the cheese, bread, and a bottle of wine} Shoulda chilled the bottle first.
It can get a bit chilly at night, and there's little wildlife except for a few tough little lizards and birds. At night, the sky's usually dark and clear enough can see the Eye of Ningauble up there and even watch some of the slaadi surfing along the event horizon. Some use gnomish glowstones and a couple just gorge on monsterous fireflies until their whole skin is luminescent.
{hangs up her borrowed cloak, starts unpacking the cheese, bread, and a bottle of wine} Shoulda chilled the bottle first.
"Sounds like it should be a heckuva show then - can't wait to see it. And let me have that bottle for a minute."
He pulls out a wand of prestidigitation and chills the contents down to a more appropriate temperature.
"One of my favorite, multi-purpose cantrips," he says with a michevious grin.
"Sounds like it should be a heckuva show then, can't wait. And let me see that bottle."
We may not see much tonight. Chef Slaad went missing a while back, and I think the others are trying a ritual summoning of some sort. And poor Cobbie hasn't gone since he went all eight-legged, and now he's missing too. {quickly changes the subject to more pleasant thoughts}
He pulls out a wand of prestidigitation and chills the contents down.
"One of my favorite, multi-purpose cantrips," he says with a michevious grin.
That is handy. {decides not to mention anything about her own recent casting difficulties} I only have dwarven-fired drinking mugs. The delicate elven stuff never seems to last long.
And thanks for the "Az-per-in" stuff you had. I used to brew a tea from willow-bark for headaches, but your stuff works much faster and better.
We may not see much tonight. Chef Slaad went missing a while back, and I think the others are trying a ritual summoning of some sort. And poor Cobbie hasn't gone since he went all eight-legged, and now he's missing too. {quickly changes the subject to more pleasant thoughts}
He pulls out a wand of prestidigitation and chills the contents down.
"One of my favorite, multi-purpose cantrips," he says with a michevious grin.
That is handy. {decides not to mention anything about her own recent casting difficulties} I only have dwarven-fired drinking mugs. The delicate elven stuff never seems to last long.
And thanks for the "Az-per-in" stuff you had. I used to brew a tea from willow-bark for headaches, but your stuff works much faster and better.
"The stuff does come in handy. Keep the bottle, we've got plenty. And the mugs are fine - no need to dwell on formality up here. I won't tell if you won't."
Pours some of the newly-chilled wine in the mugs, hands hers over and starts slicing cheese and apples for some finger food.
"The stuff does come in handy. Keep the bottle, we've got plenty. And the mugs are fine - no need to dwell on formality up here. I won't tell if you won't."
Pours some of the newly-chilled wine in the mugs, hands hers over and starts slicing cheese and apples for some finger food.
{snatches a slice of apple and cheese} Mmmmmmmm.
How about a toast? {waits until he can raise his mug} "To absent friends, where ever they may be, and to new beginnings with new, um, companions."
{blushes} Sorry, I was never the best with speeches and words.
{smiles} You're better at this speaking stuff. Anything you wish to toast?
"The stuff does come in handy. Keep the bottle, we've got plenty. And the mugs are fine - no need to dwell on formality up here. I won't tell if you won't."
Pours some of the newly-chilled wine in the mugs, hands hers over and starts slicing cheese and apples for some finger food.
{snatches a slice of apple and cheese} Mmmmmmmm.
How about a toast? {waits until he can raise his mug} "To absent friends, where ever they may be, and to new beginnings with new, um, companions."
{blushes} Sorry, I was never the best with speeches and words.
{smiles} You're better at this speaking stuff. Anything you wish to toast?
"It was a perfectly good toast,"he says as he raises his mug and takes a drink.
He tries to look thoughtful for a moment, then gives up and clears his throat. "You probably just jinxed me, sweets, but here goes:"
"To friends and family, though some be absent but never far," as he pats his chest over his heart.
"To good times, better company, and always hungering for both," he says with a rakish twinkle in his eye.
He then gently taps his mug against hers as he leans closer.
"And to never being afraid to try something new - even if it flies in the face of convention."
He tries to look thoughtful for a moment, then gives up and clears his throat. "You probably just jinxed me, sweets, but here goes:"
"To friends and family, though some be absent but never far," as he pats his chest over his heart.
"To good times, better company, and always hungering for both," he says with a rakish twinkle in his eye.
He then gently taps his mug against hers as he leans closer.
"And to never being afraid to try something new - even if it flies in the face of convention."
{quickly sips the elven wine to prevent saying something naughty} Mmmmm, always liked elven whites, even if this is a young one by their standards.
This was a good idea. I'm warming up nicely {smiles} *Augh, don't say that! Now he's gonna think I'm hinting at more.*
*But you are hinting at more...*
*Yes, but I don't want him knowing that!*
*I think you're way too late; he's figured you out long before now*
*Shush you- me! Augh!* {blushes at Devlyn}
{quickly sips the elven wine to prevent saying something naughty} Mmmmm, always liked elven whites, even if this is a young one by their standards.
"It is good (and I'm glad we were able to chill it). Remind me, and I'll see if I can get my hands on some Bristar white for you sometime, it's one of the better ones I've come across. I think you would like it too."
This was a good idea. I'm warming up nicely {smiles} *Augh, don't say that! Now he's gonna think I'm hinting at more.*
*But you are hinting at more...*
*Yes, but I don't want him knowing that!*
*I think you're way too late; he's figured you out long before now*
*Shush you- me! Augh!* {blushes at Devlyn}
He smiles and refills both mugs.
"Well, if you start getting cold again, just let me know. I think I have a thing or two that can ward off the chill if we want to stay up here awhile and enjoy the view."
WHEEEEEEE!!!!!
*starts tearing apart chefs with reckless abandon*
<grabs bunches of lettuce, tomatoes, bits of chefs, croutons and some eggs and mixes them together, forming them into a vaguely Slaad-like shape, in an homage to Chef Slaad>
Hmmm ... the tomatoes as eyes does give that imposing look, and the green from the lettuce should turn more brownish in a day or two ... but I feel there is still something missing ...
"It is good (and I'm glad we were able to chill it). Remind me, and I'll see if I can get my hands on some Bristar white for you sometime, it's one of the better ones I've come across. I think you would like it too."
Bristar... is that on Faerun? I haven't been there since {does some mental math} 1362DR? '63DR? Once I got free from that d*mned Red Wizard, I spent about 8 or 9 years roaming. Are you from those Dales?
He smiles and refills both mugs.
"Well, if you start getting cold again, just let me know. I think I have a thing or two that can ward off the chill if we want to stay up here awhile and enjoy the view."
I think we'll be ok. {scoots over beside him} See, warmer already.
*So much for subtle...*
<grabs bunches of lettuce, tomatoes, bits of chefs, croutons and some eggs and mixes them together, forming them into a vaguely Slaad-like shape, in an homage to Chef Slaad>
Hmmm ... the tomatoes as eyes does give that imposing look, and the green from the lettuce should turn more brownish in a day or two ... but I feel there is still something missing ...
{sneaks in, nibbles on Chef Slaad effigy} Ugh, it tastes like those... vaga-, vuger-, vegi-, those plant thingies. Needs some ham or boiled chicken egg or croutons... {wanders off for something more appetizing}
Augh, stop it! His big red eyes look like they follow me everywhere! {runs off}
Bristar... is that on Faerun? I haven't been there since {does some mental math} 1362DR? '63DR? Once I got free from that d*mned Red Wizard, I spent about 8 or 9 years roaming. Are you from those Dales?
"As near as I can remember, yeah. Old memories like that are pretty fuzzy things for Jacks, for some reason," he says with a shrug.
He smiles and refills both mugs.
"Well, if you start getting cold again, just let me know. I think I have a thing or two that can ward off the chill if we want to stay up here awhile and enjoy the view."I think we'll be ok. {scoots over beside him} See, warmer already.
*So much for subtle...*
"Yep. That works nicely," he chuckles as he puts an arm around her to keep the warmth in.
"To warm thoughts on cold nights, then," he says as he taps her mug in another toast.
"Yep. That works nicely," he chuckles as he puts an arm around her to keep the warmth in.
"To warm thoughts on cold nights, then," he says as he taps her mug in another toast.
*Mmmm, between the wine, the food, the view, and the company, he's definitely got my motor running.*
{spots honey jar peeking out from his haversack} *Mmmmm, I am in the mood for a snack... and the honey will be tasty too.*
*Mmmm, between the wine, the food, the view, and the company, he's definitely got my motor running.*
{spots honey jar peeking out from his haversack} *Mmmmm, I am in the mood for a snack... and the honey will be tasty too.*
Looks over his shoulder to see what's got her rapt attention. Ahhh... ;)
"Just make sure you leave some room for after that snack. The strawberries I brought are at their peak, and the chocolate won't stay warm all night without some...help," he says with an evil grin.
Looks over his shoulder to see what's got her rapt attention. Ahhh... ;)
"Just make sure you leave some room for after that snack. The strawberries I brought are at their peak, and the chocolate won't stay warm all night without some...help," he says with an evil grin.
{big grin} Mmmm, strawberries and chocolate! {excitely anticipates strawberries and chocolate}
{big grin} Mmmm, strawberries and chocolate! {excitely anticipates strawberries and chocolate}
Devlyn reaches over into his haversack and pulls out a sealed jar of chocolate sauce, and uses some more prestidigitation to warm it up just enough to be useful, then pulls out another container and opens it. Two dozen huge, bright red strawberries, their scent wafting up to tantalize her sense of smell.
"This stuff acts amazingly like paint when it's this temperature," he says off-handedly as he holds the jar of chocolate up. He dips one of the strawberries in, making sure to cover it thoroughly. "The only thing missing is a proper canvas to paint on," he says with a playfully hungry look in his eyes.
{sneaks in, nibbles on Chef Slaad effigy} Ugh, it tastes like those... vaga-, vuger-, vegi-, those plant thingies. Needs some ham or boiled chicken egg or croutons... {wanders off for something more appetizing}
Augh, stop it! His big red eyes look like they follow me everywhere! {runs off}
Hmmm ... apparently it needs more Chef ...
<works more bits of the sacrificed chefs into the effigy, along with more croutons and even more eggs>
Still missing something ...
AH HA! Got it!
<reassembles a chef from various pieces and places it at the Chef Slaad effigy's feet ... making sure the piecemeal chef has a look of abject terror on its face and an egg implanted in its belly>
That's better.
Devlyn reaches over into his haversack and pulls out a sealed jar of chocolate sauce, and uses some more prestidigitation to warm it up just enough to be useful, then pulls out another container and opens it. Two dozen huge, bright red strawberries, their scent wafting up to tantalize her sense of smell.
"This stuff acts amazingly like paint when it's this temperature," he says off-handedly as he holds the jar of chocolate up. He dips one of the strawberries in, making sure to cover it thoroughly. "The only thing missing is a proper canvas to paint on," he says with a playfully hungry look in his eyes.
Nine Hells, my restraint only has certain limits. The strawberries will have to wait. I need the main course now! <pounces! on Devlyn>
{also attempts to set a speed record getting out of the chain shirt and leathers}
Hmmm ... apparently it needs more Chef ...
<works more bits of the sacrificed chefs into the effigy, along with more croutons and even more eggs>
Still missing something ...
AH HA! Got it!
<reassembles a chef from various pieces and places it at the Chef Slaad effigy's feet ... making sure the piecemeal chef has a look of abject terror on its face and an egg implanted in its belly>
That's better.
{scribes a small wooden plaque and lays it at the effigy's feet:} "What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear their lamentation as your larvae feasts on their flesh."
Nine Hells, my restraint only has certain limits. The strawberries will have to wait. I need the main course now! <pounces!>
{also attempts to set a speed record getting out of the chain shirt and leathers}
They break the land speed record for getting skyclad, as we fade to black...
They break the land speed record for getting skyclad, as we fade to black...
{sneaks in, nibbles on Chef Slaad effigy} Ugh, it tastes like those... vaga-, vuger-, vegi-, those plant thingies. Needs some ham or boiled chicken egg or croutons... {wanders off for something more appetizing}
Augh, stop it! His big red eyes look like they follow me everywhere! {runs off}
Hmmm ... apparently it needs more Chef ...
<works more bits of the sacrificed chefs into the effigy, along with more croutons and even more eggs>
Still missing something ...
AH HA! Got it!
<reassembles a chef from various pieces and places it at the Chef Slaad effigy's feet ... making sure the piecemeal chef has a look of abject terror on its face and an egg implanted in its belly>
That's better.
What's the next step in our Chef's Slaad summoning?
Reanimating the dead chef?
They break the land speed record for getting skyclad, as we fade to black...
Ham boil burn serving ink dandelion brain parchment exit vampire smile worse tomorrow going bear fluid woods lately hat father's juggling symbolism for pipe eloquent a cell tome designed whenever tasks main dump needed yet talking root will up meeting dragons completely mysterious in lost rope fearing under worm.
Ham boil burn serving ink dandelion brain parchment exit vampire smile worse tomorrow going bear fluid woods lately hat father's juggling symbolism for pipe eloquent a cell tome designed whenever tasks main dump needed yet talking root will up meeting dragons completely mysterious in lost rope fearing under worm.
Someone has been sneaking into the Jack's 'special' beer to test for poison...
What is everyone's opinion on shredded red cabbage? Does it make me taste different, or just add color?
Ham boil burn serving ink dandelion brain parchment exit vampire smile worse tomorrow going bear fluid woods lately hat father's juggling symbolism for pipe eloquent a cell tome designed whenever tasks main dump needed yet talking root will up meeting dragons completely mysterious in lost rope fearing under worm.Someone has been sneaking into the Jack's 'special' beer to test for poison...
Fades out of black for a moment.
Fades back to black.
What is everyone's opinion on shredded red cabbage? Does it make me taste different, or just add color?
*NOM*
No you still taste the same. But since you are alreay red, maybe add some orhlain shiners*? Better than red peppers and each one is a differet color...
{almost purrs} Mmmmm, morning. Morning? {glances around, sighs} Ok, way past morning. I'm getting to be a late sleeper.
What is everyone's opinion on shredded red cabbage? Does it make me taste different, or just add color?
Cabbage gives me gas, but otherwise fine. Gives you a little added Zip. You're not planning on mutating into coleslaw, or worse, sauerkraut, are you?
*NOM*
No you still taste the same. But since you are alreay red, maybe add some orhlain shiners*? Better than red peppers and each one is a differet color...
I think I can help with that... {runs off down the road}
What is everyone's opinion on shredded red cabbage? Does it make me taste different, or just add color?
Personally, I think it does a little bit of both. But, hey, your a slaad. Change is always a good thing for us.
Has anyone seen that lazy husband of mine?
inspects effigy of Chef Slaad to see if anyone's hiding in it
...maybe add some orhlain shiners*?
I think I can help with that... {runs off down the road}
{runs back dragging a screaming short man with a red jacket and fez} Here ya go, Tossed Slaad, one shriner. That little horseless cart he was in moved pretty quick, but I still got him.
{almost purrs} Mmmmm, morning. Morning? {glances around, sighs} Ok, way past morning. I'm getting to be a late sleeper.
"Well, it was a late...pre-dawn, I think?" Devlyn says with a yawn. "Anyway - you looked like you needed...the...sleep," he says as he stretches out on the ground.
"Well, it was a late...pre-dawn, I think?" Devlyn says with a yawn. "Anyway - you looked like you needed...the...sleep," he says as he stretches out on the ground.
You are surprisingly wide awake for someone so energetic last night.
You are surprisingly wide awake for someone so energetic last night.
"Well, it was a late...pre-dawn, I think?" Devlyn says with a yawn. "Anyway - you looked like you needed...the...sleep," he says as he stretches out on the ground.
"Oh, I have my ways," he says with an twinkle in his eyes and a conspiratorial smile.
I know he's around here! I can smell the strawberries I put in his lunch!
I know he's around here! I can smell the strawberries I put in his lunch!
I know he's around here! I can smell the strawberries I put in his lunch!
We haven't seen him ... which is why we've built this effigy in an effort to channel him back to the Maelstrom.
<looks back at the wilting lettuce effigy>
Maybe we should animate the piecemeal chef ...
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We haven't seen him ... which is why we've built this effigy in an effort to channel him back to the Maelstrom.
<looks back at the wilting lettuce effigy>
Maybe we should animate the piecemeal chef ...
{lands with thump via Jackapult} Whoa, Dudez! {spots effigy} Are you making your own slaad? K3wl! Bet she won't be half as hawt as the slaad babe I just made with the Jack-dudez machine!
{pats self down} Aw, man! I lost my pipe! That's a bummer! {spots poodle skull, decides to make it into a bong}
I know he's around here! I can smell the strawberries I put in his lunch!We haven't seen him ... which is why we've built this effigy in an effort to channel him back to the Maelstrom.
<looks back at the wilting lettuce effigy>
Maybe we should animate the piecemeal chef ...
The leader should be able to find that lazy, good-for-nothing husband of mine. It's his turn to watch the eggs!
twirls rolling pin
I know he's around here! I can smell the strawberries I put in his lunch!We haven't seen him ... which is why we've built this effigy in an effort to channel him back to the Maelstrom.
<looks back at the wilting lettuce effigy>
Maybe we should animate the piecemeal chef ...
The leader should be able to find that lazy, good-for-nothing husband of mine. It's his turn to watch the eggs!
twirls rolling pin
We have a leader? How un-chaotic!