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Yomegami Since: Jan, 2011
#351: Aug 4th 2012 at 12:17:59 AM

West Balcony

Guinevere was silent for a few moments. Well...that's an interesting way of putting it. she responded to Tempest. If this sort of thing is an accepted practice and both parties are happy with it...then I guess it's okay, though personally I find that sort of thing to be morally ambiguous at best.

She faced downwards and sighed. Where I come from, souls aren't good for anything if they're not in use. In other words, to use soul-based magic is to do anything from ripping life force away to actually tearing the soul out of the body - either way, it's excruciatingly painful, if not outright fatal, to the victim. About the only good way to use a process like that is using Uffern-spawn as fuel, and even that is a questionable practice given how they're formed.

She looked up again. Personally, I think that anyone who's actually willing to go that far might as well offer their services to Uffern, because either way they can't go down any lower. Then again, I'm but a human. A being such as Tempest might think very differently.

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Tehpillowstar Giant alien spiders are no joke. from the remains of the Galactic Federation fleet Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
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#352: Aug 4th 2012 at 1:41:51 AM

[East Balcony]

He walked towards the East Balcony, but the brilliant colors of the sunset tapered down to the softer colors of near-twilight. At the horizon, he could discern a rainbow of colors from the red, orange, yellow, the faint band of green and then blue.

He looked up towards a small fairy, someone who looked Japanese (Or possibly Korean. Or Chinese. He couldn't tell.) and another man. He nodded towards them.

I stopped here last night to sleep.

edited 4th Aug '12 6:58:40 PM by Tehpillowstar

"Life is eternal; and love is immortal; and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight." - R. W. Raymond
Night The future of warfare in UC. from Jaburo Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
The future of warfare in UC.
#353: Aug 4th 2012 at 2:00:21 AM

[Inside]

"None taken." Sanderson replied. He shrugged, causing the uniform starfield to shift again briefly.

Linna was distracted by the noise over by the tables, shaking her head sadly for a moment before turning back and catching the tail-end of the movement. "I really, really want to know where you people get that fabric."

Sanderson's head dropped a moment and he sighed. "I don't know. I've told you you that. Besides, it's probably proprietary."

Nous restons ici.
TeraChimera Since: Oct, 2010
#354: Aug 4th 2012 at 7:03:56 AM

[Inside]

"Good," said Colin. Everything else was going good, too. He had talked with some people, had some good food, and seen some good sights. He wondered if Sanderson and Linna had been forced to come here or not; they seemed to be a bit uninterested in everything else. Or maybe it was just him.

Colin glanced over his shoulder. "Um, sorry to leave you hanging, but..." He dropped his voice. "...I need to go to the bathroom." He left for the corresponding door.

Elfhunter NO ONE SUSPECTS THE LAMP! from India Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: My elf kissing days are over
NO ONE SUSPECTS THE LAMP!
#355: Aug 4th 2012 at 8:25:58 AM

[East Balcony]

Daniel stared gloomily at the ocean. It wasn't that the view was bad, which is certainly wasn't by any account, but he really couldn't find it in him to enjoy it. He had been dreading the day he would reach the ocean on the other side of Overterra, and the disappointment he felt when he eventually did, and now it seemed those feelings were attached to ocean views in general. Right now, it seemed to look a lot like his future - pitch black, constantly changing and no idea what horrors lay within the depths.

I don't know what the hell I'm talking about :P Padding Ahoy!

He titled his glass and took one big gulp from it. Turning around to face Caer, he asked, "Tell me something. Are you a fairy?"

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Yomegami Since: Jan, 2011
#356: Aug 4th 2012 at 1:33:03 PM

@tehpillowcase: Caer and Guinevere are on different balconies - Caer's on the East one, Guinevere's on the West one.

East Balcony

Caer followed the others' gaze over the horizon. Judging by the encroaching darkness, she had missed the sunset she had came out to see. Oh well. The conversation here looked like it was going to be interesting enough to make up for that.

She was about to ask Ryu about "near-immortality" when Daniel asked her if she was a fairy. She turned to him and nodded. "Yes. What else could I be? An insect?"

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Night The future of warfare in UC. from Jaburo Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
The future of warfare in UC.
#357: Aug 4th 2012 at 3:16:34 PM

[Inside]

Linna shrugged a little as Colin left. "So now what?"

Sanderson smiled faintly. "It was your invite." He looked around. "Anyone catch your fancy? Present company excepted."

Linna grinned. "Smart boy. A few, but they seem busy. Maybe I should order something." She picked up a menu. "Italian? I just don't have a clue what I'm supposed to order. I know pizza. That's it."

"Pizza as you know it is more American than Italian." Sanderson said. "I can't believe you brought a gun."

"I take it with me to the bathroom and to bed, you think I wouldn't bring it here?" Linna asked reasonably. "That gun saved your life. Be nice to it."

Nous restons ici.
SnowyFoxes Drummer Boy from Club Room Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: I know
Drummer Boy
#358: Aug 4th 2012 at 3:58:04 PM

[Tables]

Matthias glances at Balto, whose spine has somehow twisted into a knot, probably thanks to the fact that said spine does not physically exist, and cringes. "Possibly."

He downs another shot of sake and Balto's tongue grows by at least a foot. "Is your familiar anywhere near this annoying, Wylfing?"


[West Balcony]

"Different worlds, different ideas," Estela says to keep Tempest from diving into a long, boring lecture about that very concept.

<Our elf friend demonstrated that quite well, don't you think?>

The last battle's curtains will open on stage!
Aqueos Nova here from Los Angeles Since: Dec, 2011 Relationship Status: Californicating
#359: Aug 4th 2012 at 4:12:19 PM

[Tables]

Phoebus stares, even through his drunken haze he's a bit disturbed by Balto; however, Wylfing appears unaffected , he's used to the soul form of his familiar.

"Um no, he might do some inconvenient things while we er..." Wylfing pauses, he's hoping he can slip it around Balto to avoid things being even more awkward, "go at it, but he can't literally speak. He has a tendency to make suggestions though, and I'm telling you that's just weird."

Phoebus laughs, "So is that why sometimes you're doing such a good job and then suddenly..."

Wylfing interjects and he blushes yet again, the conversation was raunchy enough to begin with. "Anyway no, I don't think he's nearly this annoying." He notices the bottle of sake is practically half empty. It seems he may need to bring Matthias over to his wife after all.

edited 4th Aug '12 4:50:22 PM by Aqueos

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DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Something...
#360: Aug 4th 2012 at 5:21:10 PM

Sorry for not posting in a while...

-Tables-

Morgana was bored. Ever since her new friends left, all she did was read the menu. Finally, she got up. "Screw it, I'm headed to the balcony."

-West Balcony-

Morgana entered the balcony, where a beautiful sunset was awaiting her. There were also people talking there. "Hi, guys!" she shouted at them, hoping not to scare them.

Just floating around...
Aqueos Nova here from Los Angeles Since: Dec, 2011 Relationship Status: Californicating
#361: Aug 4th 2012 at 6:09:10 PM

[West Balcony]

Erina stares. The pure informality and rudeness interrupting a conversation, it was ridiculous. And that outfit? That was practically insulting, if you were going to waste at least waste for something impressive. Normally she'd scold such behavior mentally, but that women with the odd familiar would probably confront her again, and that was not worth the hassle.

"What do you think justifies trying to interrupt a perfectly good conversation, and break the peace in the air. Really."

The white dress shifts slightly for the sake of modesty, then Erina does a handspring with a twist over the girl, landing facing her backside.

"Because I'm not quite sure what does."

edited 4th Aug '12 6:12:57 PM by Aqueos

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DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Something...
#362: Aug 4th 2012 at 6:16:45 PM

-West Balcony-

"Oh, man, I'm so sorry!" Morgana said. "I didn't know!"


-Hors D'Oeuvors-

Roy was in the middle of looking at various cheeses, until something caught his mind. "I feel a disturbance in my force... Like an energetic girl just screamed out to some people in excitement, then all quietness was silenced... Buddha-Dangit, Morgana." Roy said, as he took off for the West Balcony.

Just floating around...
SnowyFoxes Drummer Boy from Club Room Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: I know
Drummer Boy
#363: Aug 4th 2012 at 6:18:15 PM

[Tables]

"I see." Matthias chews some salmon thoughtfully. "As far as non-human companions go, I much prefer Wolfram. There's one that keeps me company at home, Kito. We communicate telepathically, and I'm the only one he can contact. Sadly, he's helping my daughter look after things at home, which just leaves me with Balto."

<You sound so disappointed. That hurts me.>

He stares flatly at Balto and gags as the wolf sprouts tentacles from his chest. They slowly extend and reach for him. <But it's all right. Just give me a hug.>

"I never wished for a god before now." He reaches for more sake.


[West Balcony]

<How rude.> Tempest saves the thought for Estela and glares at the loud newcomer.

Estela answers mentally. <Ignore her. We're not here to police everyone's manners. Besides, the elf seems to have things under control.>

<Hmph.> Tempest picks up the end of Estela's braid and nibbles on it.

edited 4th Aug '12 6:18:43 PM by SnowyFoxes

The last battle's curtains will open on stage!
DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Something...
#364: Aug 4th 2012 at 6:24:23 PM

-West Balcony-

"Sorry, folks, my wife can be a little energetic when she is alone..." Roy said, finally reaching the scene. He then pulled her aside. "Morgie, dear, what the heck are you doing? You want us to be tossed out?"

"But I was bored..." Morgana said.

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Aqueos Nova here from Los Angeles Since: Dec, 2011 Relationship Status: Californicating
#365: Aug 4th 2012 at 6:29:11 PM

[Tables]

Phoebus bursts out laughing, he's clearly not in the best state himself. Wylfing sighs and casts a soundproofing spell over the whole table, at least they won't bug anyone else from now on.

"Well. Um. My familiar is very useful if you want to kill a bunch of people I suppose. Not much else. I suppose he tries though."

Wylfing stares, Phoebus is laughing even more now, he can't tell at what. At least he's eaten his food without getting it on himself by some miracle.


[West Balcony]

Oh. A husband. Hopefully he's not drunk.

"Oh. So this is your fine wife."

Erina's tone remains completely flat.

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DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Something...
#366: Aug 4th 2012 at 6:31:24 PM

-West Balcony-

Roy overheard them. "Yep, she's my wife, all right. You have to excuse her, she's what they call, an adult child? I read that once on a website I sometimes visit."

Just floating around...
Yomegami Since: Jan, 2011
#367: Aug 4th 2012 at 6:37:20 PM

West Balcony

Guinevere simply remained silent as the newcomers came in and were promptly reprimanded by the elf for being a disturbance. She could honestly sympathize more with the newcomers, since the woman really didn't do anything wrong other than being a little loud, and that didn't bother her. She shrugged.

I guess, if by "friend" you mean "arrogant git." she replied, responding to Tempest's earlier question.

edited 4th Aug '12 6:37:56 PM by Yomegami

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DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Something...
#368: Aug 4th 2012 at 6:41:04 PM

-West Balcony-

"Well, nice to meet you. I'm Morgana." Morgana said, extending her hand for a handshake.

"And I'm Roy." Roy also said.

Just floating around...
Tehpillowstar Giant alien spiders are no joke. from the remains of the Galactic Federation fleet Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Giant alien spiders are no joke.
#369: Aug 4th 2012 at 7:06:41 PM

[West Balcony]

Haruka watched as Erina leaped over the newcomer. What was that for, she wondered. Intimidation? She shrugged. Haruka wondered what Cain told her. Judging by how much he drank, probably a lot.

[East Balcony]

Cain listened to the low murmurs of their conversation. He wasn't interested in joining, but if they turned their attention towards him then he supposed he would have no choice but answer back.

He smelled the delicious aromas that floated from the kitchen. It smelled really, really good, and he realized that he was hungry, but that could wait.

Made a mistake with where everyone is. >_< Yes, I'm aware of it already. No, you don't need to PM me about anymore. Haruka is still talking with Erina, but now Cain is with Caer and her buddies. Also, I am not a pillow case. I am a pillow-star. ;-;

edited 4th Aug '12 7:30:59 PM by Tehpillowstar

"Life is eternal; and love is immortal; and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight." - R. W. Raymond
DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Something...
#370: Aug 4th 2012 at 7:18:42 PM

-West Balcony-

"Morgie, dear, let's go to the East Balcony." Roy said to Morgana. "It has a nice moonrise..."

Just floating around...
Aqueos Nova here from Los Angeles Since: Dec, 2011 Relationship Status: Californicating
#371: Aug 4th 2012 at 7:21:24 PM

[West Balcony]

Well these humans aren't just impolite, they are completely lacking of intelligence. Oh yes offer our condolences then LEAVE.

She smiles freakishly wide and shakes Morgana's hand very enthusiastically.

"Oh nice to meet you nice to meet you too, oh yes we're all a little happy family. And oh yes I'm Erina delightful to make your acquaintance how do you do."

She lets go and lifts places her hands back together in a polite stance.

"I couldn't possibly see what could come between our friendship. Why it's almost as if we were all just meant to be!"

She places her left hand over her heart.

"Oh we will all be so freakishly happy together, so freakishly forgiving and happy and just dance the night away. Why!"

She raises her head.

"We could practically eat dinner together. Oh I would be so happy I could faint."

She falls to the floor backwards as if she had but she springs right back up again by magic.

"Maybe we could disregard what happened perfectly completely, but that just seems odd to me." She shrugs, "After all I actually understand body language and it takes something more than existing to make me happy and forgiving. Perhaps, you could start with a class on how to notice if someone is quite irritated with you, then one entitled 'How to actually act normal'."

Her face turns to stone. "But yes very nice to meet you. I suppose it will now be good manners to leave."

She walks around them, heading back towards Haruka.

edited 4th Aug '12 7:34:17 PM by Aqueos

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SnowyFoxes Drummer Boy from Club Room Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: I know
Drummer Boy
#372: Aug 4th 2012 at 7:29:02 PM

[Tables]

"That's the best kind of useful. Helping you kill people you don't like." Matthias and Balto both laugh.

<Do you want a hug, too?> More tentacles sprout and reach for Wylfing and Phoebus. <Foursomes are nice.>

Matthias's laughter dies down and he finishes off the sake in a few gulps.


[West Balcony]

<Hm, yes. I think she's a hair from being thrown out, personally.>

Estela winces at the elf's display. She can't hear all of it, but what she does pick up... that sarcasm... it burns. She stifles a guffaw. "I've pulled my daughter out of parties and scolded her for less than what's she's doing now. Then again, my daughter has to conform to much higher standards." She avoids referring to the elf, wishing to avoid a confrontation in case she can hear.

edited 4th Aug '12 7:42:10 PM by SnowyFoxes

The last battle's curtains will open on stage!
DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Something...
#373: Aug 4th 2012 at 7:31:34 PM

-West Balcony-

"I temporally gave up my nose ring for this?" Morgana thought as she heard Roy saying it would be a honor to have dinner with them.

Just floating around...
Aqueos Nova here from Los Angeles Since: Dec, 2011 Relationship Status: Californicating
#374: Aug 4th 2012 at 7:51:30 PM

[Tables]

Phoebus keeps rubbing his eyes, it seems he can't believe this is happening. Wylfing on the other hand stares as the monstrosity, Matthias has consumed more alcohol than could physically be good for a person. This was finally getting into familiar territory.

"I don't know Balto, I've just uh, have never been big on this sort of thing." He smiles.


[[West Balcony]]

Had he just? Accepted? My dinner invitation? Erina can't believe how stupid these people are. A whole display to just humiliate them and they ACCEPT an invitation. Oh, she just had to speak with them and find out how deep this hole went. Time to be the perfect hostess.

"Oh that's lovely! It will be a moment."

She throws down a whole bunch of seeds and a table and set of chairs grow from the ground. She seats herself on the side of the table facing them.

"I thought we could enjoy the sunset."

A whole place setting whirs out of the dining haul followed by menus and glasses for each person. She makes sure to bring forth a few hors d'oeuvres and pile them along the table. even the ones of meat, this was just too priceless.

"Besides nature is often the greatest setting of all."

A few elven constructs pop up, if the wait staff won't come out to serve them she'll deal with it herself. Oh the court would get a good laugh out of this.

edited 4th Aug '12 7:56:31 PM by Aqueos

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DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Something...
#375: Aug 4th 2012 at 7:54:21 PM

Last Post for tonight

Roy and Morgana saw the table grow. "I think I saw that in my kid's video game once... It involved some raccoon owning a store."

"Hey, Morgie, you're sitting down, or not?" Roy said. The two then walked up to the table, and sat down in the chairs.

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