Dawn of the Third Age/IC Logs/Session 42

Nomoe_Hideaki: Like many Deliberators Nomoe Hideaki has some holdings on the Blessed Isle, only a hundred and fifty miles from the Imperial City and the current center of Deliberative power. It is there that he has invited his friends, allies, supporters and many others to celebrate his elevation to Emissary of the East.

Nomoe_Hideaki: Guests of honor, of course, are Deliberators Brazen Sand and Wandering who were with him in defeating the Scarlet Empress.

Nomoe_Hideaki: The feast takes place in the late afternoon, under a clear sunny sky provided by the best in weather control techniques available to men or gods and despite the wintry temperatures outside the palace grounds it is quite comfortable and warm inside. In contrast to the land all around no snow is to be found anywhere, trees bear their leaves and flowers are in bloom.

Nomoe_Hideaki: Around a small artificial lake with koi swimming in the clear waters, masterful statues of honor to the Most High in the center, throughout the palace gardens a variety of entertainments are provided, music in various styles, performances and other refined spectacles.

Nomoe_Hideaki: Silent but exquisitely trained servants in Nomoe livery are everwhere, providing for the guest's needs and enjoyment. Nothing but the best food and drink, imported from all over Creation and indeed from the Heavenly City itself, for Hideaki's esteemed peers and guests.

Nomoe_Hideaki: Beyond the central round the palace gardens provide room for more private discussion, pleasant walks through the immaculately kept grounds, and other pursuits best followed with discretion.

Brazen_Sand: Brazen walked from garden to garden, looking at the amazing plants and tame animals

Brazen_Sand: although most shied away from him

Nomoe_Hideaki: Nomoe Hideaki himself greets his guests, each of which is announced with full titles and honours (unless they'd rather not), in person, as usual clad in robes to beggar most Celestial Gods.

Brazen_Sand: Except the Furnace Rhinos, oddly

Brazen_Sand: He had remained in his Deliberative robes

Brazen_Sand: And now stood and watched the many amazing animals that he had never seen before with an expression of wonder

Shrike: Shrike stands by the lake, eyeing the statues with interest before turning her attention to the koi, watching them curiously and wondering if the pond contains any trout.

Wandering: Wandering was talking to a small group of Dliberators it was mostly idly chat although there where a few comments about the confrontation with Shrike which she ignored with an icy silence. "Well I do believe that Nomoe-san will do the east some good" she commented at one question "He seems to be a very able man"

Brazen_Sand: He wasn't sure what to think about the first Deliberative Session he'd been a participant in. It was boring, but then everyone seemed to think it was really important

Brazen_Sand: He couldn't be missing something...of course not...

Bright_Snow: arrives at the manse with no servents nor fanfare at least until she hands the guard her invitation. The announcer glances at her as she enters, asking his questions hurriedly, unsure of her titles.

Bright_Snow: He stands up and bellows, as he has for all the other quests "Presenting Deliberator Bright Snow, Lady of the Crystal Shore."

Wandering: Wandering looked up in some surprise from her conversation as Bright Snow was annouced it was the first time since they had met that Snow was offically annocued when other Exalts where present

Bright_Snow: glides past the man, looking rather like an Abyssal in a long black gown, her pale skin visible in the fading day. Her tattoos for once are visible, shining in the daylight along with a thousand lights in her hair, shifting as she wanders down the path towards the manse.

~Anshu: A somewhat pugnacious-looking middle-aged man is making his way towards Brazen.

~Anshu: "You Brazen Sand?" he asks bluntly when he gets within earshot.

Brazen_Sand: "yes"

Brazen_Sand: "Yeah." Brazen said, looking at the man. He wasn't dressed like the rest of the guests, that was for sure.

Nomoe_Hideaki: bows one last time to the peer he'd been talking to, then glides over to meet Shrike. "Deliberator Shrike of Switftly Striking Talons, welcome to my humble home here on the Isle." He bows slightly, their status being one of equals in the Deliberative.

~Anshu: He nods to himself. "I'm T. Tilis Tenac, and I don't appreciate what you did to my boys in the Deliberative hall this afternoon. News is news, and people have a right to know what we get up to in there." He frowns under his moustache.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "I hope you did not find the journey from the Imperial City too taxing ... I am glad you chose to attend my little gathering."

Brazen_Sand: Brazen turned around, each stomp scaring away more animals from farther away. "That stuff was personal! None of their business!"

Shrike: looks up as Nomoe approaches, and smiles politely, returning the bow with equal formality

Shrike: "It's a pleasure to be here, Deliberator Nomoe Hideaki. I didn't know you had such a magnificant home and collection of beasts."

~Anshu: "Not very personal when you raise a fuss about it in the middle of a public space," Tenac notes, gesturing with his cigar. "You want that stuff to stay private, you deal with it in private. That's my rule."

Brazen_Sand: Brazen scoffed at the man. "It still had nothing to do with them. Everyone is going to get all worked up over nothing. Anyway, I didn't hurt anyone, they're all fine."

Wandering: Wandering makes her excuses and intercepts snow "Its good to see you in public Snow." she greets her fellow Lunar warmly

~Anshu: "No, but you did destroy their notes and equipment. That's destruction of property. Vandalism. Now, I won't be pressing charges, don't worry. Actually, it makes an even better story, even if the boys writing the papers and doing the shows might not be able to remember all the details right."

Nomoe_Hideaki: inclines his head at the compliment. "Thank you for your kind words, Deliberator." He gives the impression that he feels it's nothing special, but appreciates the intent behind the compliment nonetheless.

Bright_Snow: smiles warmly at Wandering, "It is nice to be in public." She says glancing around. Dropping her voice to conspiratorial levels, "It feels oddly like being naked, the defence of anonymity thrown away."

Brazen_Sand: Brazen shrugged. "Whatever man. I'm just me. I was trying to...." His eyes narrowed

Brazen_Sand: "Wait a second, you're going to write up anything I talk about, aren't you?

Shrike: "I speak only the truth. I have to say these are excellent koi, also, I'm not sure I've seen better."

Nomoe_Hideaki: He smiles slightly. "My great-uncle thrice removed cares for them himself, Nomoe Kalkin Turaso. They are something of a pet project of his. I will gladly pass on the compliment. He is here tonight, of course." Nomoe lets his eyes briefly wander over the central area. "I do hope you will enjoy the celebration. It's been too long since I last had so many of my esteemed peers for guests."

~Anshu: There's a small commotion at the entrance as someone pushes his way past the herald and makes his way toward Nomoe.

~Anshu: "This conversation? Nah. Hadn't thought of it till you mentioned it, actually. Oh, we'll do a little piece on the party, of course, but unless something interesting happens it probably won't be much."

Brazen_Sand: "Good." Brazen said, letting the words hang in the air.

Brazen_Sand: "Anyway, I'm not going to apologize. You write up your story, but I don't have anything to be sorry for."

Nomoe_Hideaki: turns slightly to see who has come to crash his celebration

Wandering: Wandering glances towards the entrance way "I wonder who that is?" she commetns to Snow

Shrike: nods, and looks like she is about to comment, but is also distracted by the commotion and turns to look with curiosity

~Anshu: A strange, slender man with a semi-reptilian appearance approaches Nomoe. "Deliberator Nomoe, greetings. Pleasure to meet you. Killian ab Kascras, Twilight."

Brazen_Sand: Brazen stopped speaking suddenly and tilted his head curiously

Brazen_Sand: "Looks like you've got an interesting story ready then. There's some shouting going on around the entrance. Looks like someone has shown up uninvited."

Brazen_Sand: He said, then moved to investigate with all his lack of subtlety

Nomoe_Hideaki: The herald and the other entrance staff quickly and professionally resume their normal duties and a new wave of refreshments born by servants arrives to diffuse what remains among the guests. A few Dragonblooded who had subtly gravitated towards the entrance area disperse again at a nearly invisible gesture from Nomoe.

~Anshu: Tenac grunts and follows to see what's going on.

Bright_Snow: eyebworws rise. "I'm not sure but it is suitably lacking in tact to crash something arranged by Nomoe Hideaki... or so I hear." She says as she glances towards the man.

Nomoe_Hideaki: gives Shrike a slight apologetic nod and turns to the newly arrived Deliberator. "Deliberator Killian ab Kascras, it is a pleasure to see you. I'm happy you followed my invitation." He bows with the respect due a peer.

Shrike: Shrike smiles, and takes a step back torwards the koi pond, listening to the newcomer's discussion even as her eyes sweep the party for anything of interest.

Wandering: "Indeed I've heard some of the same stories" Wandering commented "I am sure Nomoe-san can deal with him easily, perhaps we should leave him to it then"

~Anshu: Killian bobs a quick bow. "Apologies for missing your appointment. Was busy in lab, very delicate experiment. But heard about Directional Titan, exciting news! Would love to study. Thought I should ask permission."

Brazen_Sand: Brazen snorted in slight disappointment. "Just some weird lizardy guy."

Nomoe_Hideaki: waves that away generously. "No apologies are necessary. Yes, indeed, these are interesting times. Who would have thought such a wonder of the First Age still existed?"

Shrike: quietly slips away from the discussion of SCIENCE!, seizing a small piece of finger food from a passing tray-bearing servant and snacking as she makes her way through the partygoers.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "And yes, no doubt much study will be necessary. I will have to speak with my military colleague, of course, but personally I see no reason why we would not gladly invite you."

Wandering: As Wandering turns back to snow she catches sight of Shrike and Snow can notice the sudden tension in Wanderings body Language as she glares in Shrikes direction for a moment.

~Anshu: "Yes indeed. Though the Sword has always been known, and rumors of the Shrike still circle. Less now, but might just be fewer people to see it in the South these days."

Nomoe_Hideaki: "And of course my more scientific-minded cousins would be delighted to hear of your findings."

Brazen_Sand: "I saw it once!" Brazen said

Bright_Snow: "Perhaps my dear new friend we should go investigate the newcomver." Snow says hoping to draw Wandering's attention elsewhere. "After all he could be interesting. Few of the other Lawgivers seemed inclined to alter themselves such.

~Anshu: Killian's gaze switches to Brazen. "Hmm, interesting. Primordial essence mingled with human, not akuma. Infernal, then. You are?"

Wandering: "Hmmm..." Wandering said absently "I suppose it might be worthwhile" she replied as she wondered if she could find a way to corner Shrike without Brazen or Nomoe noticing

Brazen_Sand: "*Deliberator* Brazen Sand." Brazen replied flatly, staring down at the weird man.

Shrike: Shrike, feeling a slight chill up her spine as if somebody were trying to kill her with their eyes, pauses and looks around with a frown.

~Anshu: "Meant no offense," Killian is quick to answer. "Simply curious. Not many Infernals who work with Deliberative."

Brazen_Sand: "I'm not an Infernal. I'm just...Brazen." He noted. "What happened to you, anyway?" He asked, noting his odd appearance

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Deliberator Killian ab Kascras, of the Twilight Caste. Deliberator Brazen Sand, formerly known as the Greenfire King, these days called the Blazing Light of Heroism," Nomoe introduces the two.

Brazen_Sand: Brazen nodded his thanks to Nomoe and bowed to him as an equal

Nomoe_Hideaki: returns the bow, of course

Bright_Snow: "Your husband is fond of his titles isn't he." Snow manages as they approach, leading Wandering with one gloved hand

Wandering: "He is" Wandering said smiling slightly "I sometimes think he is worried that people will forget him without them" she said with a small laugh

~Anshu: As Shrike pauses, she is jostled for a moment by a Terrestrial woman of the wood aspect.

Bright_Snow: "We can but try." She says in jest, laughing along with Wandering. "So whom else was late?" Snow asks cordially of Brazen as they approach.

~Anshu: "Ah, excuse me," she says. "I forgot to watch where I was going for a moment."

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Deliberator Killian is one of the foremost experts in motonic and genesis sciences," Nomoe explains to Brazen.

Shrike: Shrike looks up in surprise as she's jostled into, mentally cursing herself for having let her attention slip. "It's no problem. I should have been paying attention," she says to the Terrestrial with a nod of the head and slight smile. "A fine party, is it not?"

Brazen_Sand: Brazen turned to Nomoe and then turned to Killian, his eyes totally blank.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Deliberator Brazen Sand has been a firm ally to the Deliberative for years, and was, of course, elevated to Deliberator recently," he continues to Killian.

Brazen_Sand: "I don't know what that is."

~Anshu: Killian waves a hand. "Some, Wyld exposure. Some, own experiments. Overall, satisfactory. Mate puts up with it." At Nomoe's explanation, he nods. "I see. Motonic science studies patterns of essence and interactions. Genesis science, study of living tissues and essence, and creation of new life."

Brazen_Sand: "Oooooohhhh..." Brazen nodded in understanding

Brazen_Sand: "well that sounds really...interesting...and stuff."

Brazen_Sand: He said, starting to look for a way out of this conversation, totally in over his head.

~Anshu: The Terrestrial shrugs. "Nice enough. I just wish that I wouldn't get politely hit on every time I introduce myself as a Cynis. Despite our reputation, a few of us are monogamous, you know."

Nomoe_Hideaki: bows to Snow and Wandering in turns as they arrive. "Deliberator Bright Snow, welcome to my modest little celebration. I am glad you decided to follow my invitation. After your spectacular entrance the other day I thought I simply must meet my senior peer."

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Deliberator Wandering, I'm glad you could make it. Where would this celebration be without one of its guests of honor?"

~Anshu: "Fascinating, actually," Killian says. "As are you. Not Infernal, just yourself? Curious. Elaborate?"

Bright_Snow: "Charmed I'm sure." Snow acts coldly towards Nomoe, though is polite. */Ah another charade, and here I was getting uncomfotable without them / amusement /*

Shrike: chuckles softly at the Wood Aspect's comment.

Shrike: "You have to admit, that is something of a rarity - no offense, of course," she says good-naturedly.

Wandering: "Thank you for you do me too much honor I was mearly one of several" Wandering demured she was a little uneasy with all this praise "It has been an intresting party and your newest guest drew much attention I thought it wise to meet him"

Brazen_Sand: Brazen slid out of the conversation and noticed an old acquaintance on the edges of his essence-vision, far from the majority of the party-goers

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Deliberators Wandering and Bright Snow, Deliberator Killian ab Kascras. Deliebrator Killian, Deliberators Wandering and Bright Snow," Nomoe makes introductions.

Brazen_Sand: Wandering could feel Brazen's gratitude over teh Bond.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Deliberator Wandering was integral to the victory over Kaida Vanida and the capture of the Scattered Petals," he further explains to Bright Snow and Killian. "Her modesty is of course laudable, but anything else would be twisting the facts." He inclines his head toward Wandering respectfully.

Brazen_Sand: "Oh well...I dunno, something in the Exaltation let me change myself to be more...myself, instead of a bunch of Yozi charms mashed together. It's really hard to put into words."

Brazen_Sand: Brazen responded

Brazen_Sand: "So now I can make and do things that are more in line with my own choices, rather then with, say, Malfeas

Nomoe_Hideaki: */New politics, new lies./ wry observation, resignation /So, will we be enemies in these new masks?/ ambivalence*

Bright_Snow: "Kaida Vanida, it is still odd to hear her with a name. Makes her sound positively human." Sha glances at Wandering. "Congratulations. I'm sure this puts your star within the Deliberative is in ascendance, if you care for those things." She takes a crystal flute of wine from a servent.

Bright_Snow: */ Not enemies... just not friends./ We shall see what others pick up on more easily./ sympathy / and perhaps locate plots against the other before they can do us any harm/*

Wandering: "As you say Nomoe-san, Snow-san" Wandering commented "I suppose such fame has its uses but its a game I rarely seek to play"

~Anshu: "Fascinating," Killian repeats, bobbing short bows to Snow and Wandering, though Brazen has most of his attention. "Exaltations truly wondrous. Even First Age records leave significant room for study."

~Anshu: The Cynis nods. "Yes. My own mother, for example, conforms very well to the stereotype. My given name is Ameida, by the way. I study medicine. And you?"

Brazen_Sand: "Uhhh...sure?" Brazen said.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "For many there are more important things, of course," Nomoe acknowledges respectfully despite falling fully into the player camp himsef, his tone slightly questioning.

Brazen_Sand: "I mostly just concentrate on...uh...stuff, that isn't...Nomoe help me."

Wandering: "For myself I prefer to spend most of my time with my work" Wandering explained to Nomoe's unasked question "It tends to be simpler and more rewarding"

~Anshu: "Your Exaltation is Solaroid, yes? Bond with Lunar?" Killian asks.

Shrike: "Ahh. So in their eyes, you would be the black sheep of the family?" The redheaded Solar grins. "A pleasure, Ameida. Shrike of Swiftly Striking Talons," she introduces herself properly, "As for what I do, I'd tell you, but..." And winks.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Things such as family, your people, personal aspirations, ..." He seems to watch his opposites sharply at that, Bright Snow in particular, seeming intent on evaluating this previously unknown Deliberator as to her goals and value as a potential ally.

~Anshu: Ameida grins back, then her eyes go wide as the name registers fully, and she drops into a hasty bow. "Ah, Deliberator. Forgive me for not recognizing you."

Brazen_Sand: "Yesss..."

Brazen_Sand: "Her name is Wandering, and she is really great. And also quite a handful in teh bedroom."

Shrike: "Oh, don't worry about it. I'm hardly one to stand on formality." Shrike waves a hand dismissively at the mention of her title. "Consider yourself forgiven for both the lack of recognition and the recognising itself."

Nomoe_Hideaki: doesn't seem to hear Brazen trying to get out of the conversation with Killian.

Nomoe_Hideaki: He can suffer ... well, so long as he doesn't get so desperate as to set something on fire.

~Anshu: Behind him, Brazen might hear T. Tilis Tenac snort a bit and mutter, "A handful outside it too, judging from earlier."

Brazen_Sand: Brazen suddenly turned on Tilis. "The fuck you just say!?" He snarled

Wandering: Wandering eyes go slightly wide at his last comment but quickly her face becomes neutral again /*exactly why did you feel the need to mention that?"*/ she asked brazen over the bond

Brazen_Sand: *I have no idea what I'm doing*

Brazen_Sand: Brazen responded over the bond.

Brazen_Sand: *This guy just keeps talking and talking and it's all weird and clipped*

~Anshu: Tenac looks up at Brazen uncowed. "I just said that judging from what happened in the Deliberative, she's a handful outside the bedroom too."

Bright_Snow: steps in. "A pleasure to meet you Deliberator Killian." She gives all the correct pleasantries and raises an eyebrow at Nomoe's intent examination of her, discreetly of course.

Brazen_Sand: "That was rhetorical, you douchebag!"

~Anshu: "By the way, if you don't want your private life to keep making the news, you'd do well to keep your mouth shut about how your wife is in bed. Just a free tip."

Wandering: Wandering quickly spoke over the bond /*Try to not start a fight her Beloved, Nomoe-san won't be happy if you spoil his party*/ she urged over the Bond

Nomoe_Hideaki: As Brazen's and Tenac's disagreement becomes louder Nomoe gives Wandering and Snow an apologetic look, though he might well be glad for the distraction as well, Snow having noticed his scrutiny. "Ah, excuse me for a moment?"

~Anshu: Ameida straightens up, her smile returning. "Ah, good. You're one of those sort. It's so difficult, sometimes. You can't always tell who they are by sight, and then they get offended when you fail to bow to them right away."

Nomoe_Hideaki: */It's all about giving the right impression ... having found me out you're now in the superior position, so I segue into an orderly retreat./ amusement /You could press your superior position, put me into my place as your junior, give me a reason not to like you?/*

Brazen_Sand: Brazen's face started to erupt into multicoloured flame.

Nomoe_Hideaki: Turning to Brazen and Tenac briefly Nomoe's tone is placatory. "Ah, my dear guests. I am so happy you're all getting along so well. Some of these affairs can be so messy."

Shrike: Shrike rolls her eyes and nods. "I -know-. They all think they're the Great Maker's gift to the Deliberative and the world will end if you don't kow-tow deep enough..."

Brazen_Sand: "You want to go...Outside somewhere else!"

Brazen_Sand: "What are you talking about Hideaki-San, we're not getting along well at all!"

Brazen_Sand: "I'm calling for a duel!"

Bright_Snow: */ Slight Disappointment/ Possibly but it requires a certain tactlessness, to push me into that position. A tactlessness you do not possess./ Relief at that/ Furthermore it would be terribly rude for me to be rude to the host of the party. If we are to stage such a thing let it be done another night./*

Nomoe_Hideaki: Nomoe's attention fully turns upon Brazen. "Are you now.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "

Brazen_Sand: Brazen stood up straight to his full height. "Yeah. He is...casting aspersions on my Mate's honour."

Bright_Snow: "Oh Lunar." Snow mutters.

Nomoe_Hideaki: His voice is quiet. "You are of course free to do so, Deliberator, but as you said yourself such a thing is for outside."

Wandering: Wandering looks on looking shocked "He didn't just do that did he?" she asks no-one in particular even for Brazen this was extremely direct action

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Outside Nomoe grounds," he further clarifies.

Brazen_Sand: "Indeed it is." Brazen noted.

Bright_Snow: quietly takes her leave before Brazen again drags her into something she regrets.

~Anshu: Tenac chomps his cigar. "Yeddimshit. I was saying she's got spunk, won't take shit from anyone. No insult intended or implied."

Brazen_Sand: "I completely agree. We will, of course, set a date and time that is good for you."

Brazen_Sand: Brazen deflated at that. "Oh...well..."

Brazen_Sand: "Sorry. I know Old Realm in the Malfean dialect. That saying means that she's loose."

Brazen_Sand: "In Malfeas that is."

Nomoe_Hideaki: "See, no harm done, no reason not to get along, isn't that right?"

Brazen_Sand: Brazen, now mollified, put a claw out to shake. "My apologies, Deliberator."

Wandering: Wandering looked relieved as Nomoe stepped in to smooth things over, he would probably want words later but that was better than the alternative

~Anshu: Tenac ponders briefly. "Yeah, I can see how you might get that from what I said. Probably should've found a better way to say it. It's for the best, though. After all, as the challenged party, I'd have had the choice of weapons, wouldn't I?" He grins a bit and shakes Brazen's claw. "You can bet I would've papers."

~Anshu: picked the papers*

Brazen_Sand: Brazen chuckled a bit. "You should meet Elloge."

Nomoe_Hideaki: inclines his head slightly with a smile and makes a small gesture. Servants bring drinks for both Brazen and Tenac.

~Anshu: At the entrance, the herald announces, "Deliberator Janaki the Falcon, General of the East, and..." There's a brief pause, in which a few whispers are exchanged - "the Shooting Star sky fang."

Brazen_Sand: "I think you two might've actually gotten along quite well. Well, actually," Brazen paused to carefully take a drink. "You could still visit her if you go to Malfeas sometime."

~Anshu: A Deliberative General and five people in Sky Fleet dress uniform enter.

Wandering: Wandering stepped back slighty letting Brazen have his room to apologize and then looked to the entrance as another late comer arrived. so this is the General of the East she wandered what they where like and what the last title meant.

Wandering: and wondered why he brought a fang of soldiers with him

Brazen_Sand: http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/155760-60s-spider-man#.TjWxqmGqarg

Brazen_Sand: http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/155762-60s-spider-man#.TjWxpmGqarg

Nomoe_Hideaki: */Or perhaps not at all/ Nomoe agrees after a moment /Masks can sometimes be hard to let go again, deceptions overwhelm truth./ he wouldn't like that*

Nomoe_Hideaki: Nodding to both his guests, now reconciled again, Nomoe moves on to greet General Janaki the Falcon.

Bright_Snow: */ Exactly. / I plan to talk to some other guests. / I'll let you glance appreciatively later / flirtatious/*

Brazen_Sand: *Honey don't get mad, I was trying to defend your honor*

Wandering: */ Perhaps you where but I'm a big girl and can look after myself /* the scolding was somewhat mitigated by the sudden surge of joy at Brazens words */ but I was more concerend with offending Nomoe /*

~Anshu: Before Bright Snow turns away, one of the soldiers catches her eye and her memory. He looks familiar.

Brazen_Sand: *Nomoe always finds something to be offended at. Best to make whatever offends him at least do some good.*

~Anshu: As Snow thinks about it, he reminds her of something to do with their visit to Autochthonia.

Nomoe_Hideaki: *surprise, embarrassment /I wasn't .../ dimly then, through neglected filters /... was I? Mask or self .../*

Bright_Snow: */ Is that Prototype? / filters through the bond... / more to herself that to Nomoe/*

Shrike has quit IRC: Ping timeout

Wandering: Wandering looked at the other 5 that arrived with the Genral and then frown slightly as she recognized one of them, where do I know that face. Suddenly she blushed as she remembered a night that at the time had been very, very pleasent at the time. She looekd away hurridly /*Embarsement, Surprise*/

Brazen_Sand: "Gasp!*

Brazen_Sand: *Gasp!*

Brazen_Sand: *Is there something you want to tell me?*

Nomoe_Hideaki: *more tightly controlled /Prototype, yes. Using that disguise Charm of his. Also/ brief hesitation /a Sidereal./*

Brazen_Sand: "Oh hey, hi Prototype!"

Brazen_Sand: brazen said, ignoring the Dawn General, who was...some guy.

Nomoe_Hideaki: for his part is already approaching his colleague. "General Janaki," he says, bowing slightly deeper than he'd have to, but making it clear that it is polite respect rather than an acknowledgment of relative position.

Wandering: */No nothing at all /* Wandering replied some what hurridly and was defintly not looking towards the new comers now

Brazen_Sand: *Cause I think there's something to tell me*

~Anshu: He smiles and bows his head as they draw closer. "Brazen Sand. It's good to see you all again. I've been recalled, as you can see."

Brazen_Sand: "That's good. How's Autocthonia?"

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Wandering: Wandering looked up when she heard protoypes name mentioned and if anything Brazen felt a greater sense of embarssment over the link */ no nothing at all just a case of mistaken identity*/

~Anshu: "Emissary Nomoe," he bows in return. He's of an age with Nomoe, though quite tall. "Allow me to present the elite Shooting Star sky fang, who have been assigned as part of the garrison destined for the Titan."

Brazen_Sand: */Hesitancy- "Well, okay."*

Nomoe_Hideaki: nods, approving. "I have met Glorious Prototype of Reunion before and fought with him." He gives the Alchemical a slight nod in greeting, implying that he'd like to be introduced to the others.

Bushranger: looks away from her conversation with Ameida with curiosity as the newcomers are announced, and studies them from a distance carefully.

Shrike: looks away from her conversation with Ameida with curiosity as the newcomers are announced, and studies them from a distance carefully.

Wandering: Controling her emotions Wandering examines the newcomers with renewed intrest after hearing they would likely to be working together sometime in the near future.

Bright_Snow: having slipped away from Wandering and the main group, decides to investigate the woman her fellow hates with such abandon.

~Anshu: "Yes. Their commander, Siran Bhavna, the Crimson Meteor..."

~Anshu: The RedSid steps forward with an almost arrogant smile, but she manages a respectful bow despite it. "Emissary."

Nomoe_Hideaki: bows in return. "Deliberator."

Brazen_Sand: Brazen shrugged and slipped away and noticed a familiar essence signature far away

Brazen_Sand: inside an odd, dark tent

Shrike: Still listening, Shrike notes the approaching Deliberator and politely excuses herelf from her talk with Cyins Ameida. "Perhaps we could meet and talk some more later?" she asks, before turning her full attention to Snow, arriving.

~Anshu: "It's doing fine, or was when I left it. More than a few were sorry to see me go, but they understand that a Champion must go when his nation calls." Pro answers.

~Anshu: Ameida nods, and turns to find some other conversation.

Brazen_Sand: "Good to know. I'll talk to you later. For now, I think I just saw an old friend of mine, if you don't mind."

Bright_Snow: "I see you've found something to keep you well away from both of their anger." Snow says quietly, her lit hair flickering in a light breeze. "Must be irritating not to be in the thick of things though."

~Anshu: The General introduces the other pilots in turn: the Abyssal Day Caste, Penitent Wind Bearing Ash Like Snow; the Lunar Full Moon, Leaping Tiger; and the Fire Aspect, Cathak Jonan.

Nomoe_Hideaki: bows to each in turn, according to their station, and addressing them by their military titles.

Shrike: Shrike relaxes slightly at the calm words, and nods politely in greeting, and acknowledgement. "Yes...and, yes," she admits. "Although a wise person knows when to remain on the sidelines, I suppose. Deliberator Snow, yes?"

Brazen_Sand: Brazen burst into teh tent. "Florivet, you hungover son of a bitch!" He said happily

Nomoe_Hideaki: "I have heard many good things of the Shooting Star Sky Fang. To learn that it will be stationed on the Scattered Petals, that is good news indeed."

Wandering: Wandering looks on with some intrest as they are introduced especially the Sidereal and the Abyssal.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "I am sure we will have much to discuss in days to come." Nomoe smiles, spreading his hands in an inviting gesture. "But for now, be welcome to this celebration, relax and enjoy yourselves."

Bright_Snow: "Caution can only be learnt with mistakes, and we seem to make so few, if you were to believe half the wind these pompous Deliberators spout." She says quietly with a chuckle. "I don't think that Wandering will forget however. Better to make it up to her and find a way to put the issue to rest rather than hiding from her for seven years."

Bright_Snow: "or eleven, or a hundred." She says in a whisper. "Before she becomes an enemy that only death will solve."

~Anshu: Janaki nods. "Excellent. I'd actually hoped to discuss a few things with you tonight, but they're not truly urgent," he says as the pilots disperse, looking for refreshments and interesting conversation.

Shrike: "Yes...I suppose that might be a good idea." Shrike nods. "I'm not quite sure how, though. I suppose the heads of some of the more pompous Deliberators wouldn't be the way to go about it?" she asks, trying to lighten the mood a little.

Nomoe_Hideaki: inclines his head slightly. "Certainly. I'm sure we will find the time later on."

Bright_Snow: "Only if your trying to win my good graces." She says with a mischievous laugh, "And somehow I don't think that would sit well with anyone else." Snow has taken a seat on a ledge by one of the walls, and sips from her wineglass

Wandering: Wandering took the chance to approach the Abyssal pilot and politely greated him "Penitent Wind Bearing Ash like Snow, A pleasure to meet you aquintance" Wandering said nodding to the pilot "I'm Wandering Drunken Scholar" she extended a hand to him

Wandering: "So you are bound for the Directional Titan I understand are you looking forward to your posting?"

Shrike: takes a seat on a wall as well, a polite distance from her conversational companion.

Shrike: "Alas, my best chance ruined!" Shrike says with a mock air of despair. "Whatever shall I do? And flowers are right out as well, for obvious reasons."

Nomoe_Hideaki: Brazen finds Florivet sitting on a broad divan inside a small raised pavillon, out of the way behind hedges and trees. Flowers meticulously arranged in patterns surround the pavillon, with paths leading through them in intersecting circles.

~Anshu: He extends a hand as well and shakes hers. She may notice that Leaping Tiger is close behind him. "Yes. To be honest, part of me wants to be headed west, but I understand the concerns - and the truth is that the Void is as good a weapon as sunlight against the Fae."

Nomoe_Hideaki: Sweet-smelling smoke issues from a large water pipe sitting next to the rather bored looking demon.

~Anshu: "Call me Ash, by the way. Everyone does. This is my mate, Leaping Tiger."

Bright_Snow: Finishing her glass, Snow beckons one of the servents with wine glasses over and swtiches for a full one.

Brazen_Sand: "Florivet!" Brazen says as he stomps over to the smaller demon. "Holy shit it's been years. I owe you a punch in the face!" He said playfully, with a grin.

Bright_Snow: "I don't pretend to know Wandering that well... but you could take a cue from her name." she takes a drink. "I'm sure a large quantity of alcohol could probably get her to forgive a lot."

Bright_Snow: "Or at least get her into as compromising a position as possible." She adds with an amused look.

Nomoe_Hideaki: Later after the sky has darkened and colorful lanterns have been kindled everywhere Nomoe comes upon Generak Janaki again. "General," he greets him, an elaborate crystall glass with a smoking substance in hand.

Shrike: Shrike chuckles bemusedly as she takes a wineglass of her own, nodding her thanks to the servant. "That might be doable with my skill set. Presuming, of course, that I avoid simply exchanging one side of the Bond wanting my head for the other."

Nomoe_Hideaki: "If you are free right now ... you mentioned you had a few things you'd like to discuss?"

Wandering: "A pleasure to meet you both then" Wandering said "Please call me Wandering its easier" she nodded in understanding "I don't think you will lack for action even in the east of that much I am certain"

Bright_Snow: "Brazen is direct and thus distractable, from what I've seen of him. Unless you are engaged in something he seriously takes offense with I don't think you'll have anything to worry about." She sips again. "Then again it depends entirely on what you do."

Shrike: "True. I'd much rather settle things," Shrike admits. "I enjoy risk-taking and fun, but not at the expense of others." She pauses, the smirks. "Well, unless it's the expense of my enemies, at least."

Bright_Snow: "Worth knowing." She says with a nother sip. "Sensible too." She gives a broad smile, "Nice then to make your acquaintance."

~Anshu: "That's certainly true," Ash agrees. "At least once the campaign gets started. You've heard the saying 'hurry up and wait,' I'm sure."

Shrike: "And yours," Shrike says with an answering smile. "It's always good to meet new people, and even better when it's a pleasant meeting and conversation."

~Anshu: Janaki nods. "Yes, I am free. I know I'm the military commander here, but you have been one of those agitating most strongly for a campaign against the Wyld in the East. Given that, I thought I might ask if there are any specific, discrete goals you have been hoping to achieve."

Wandering: "I think I've come across it a few times" Wandering said nodding in understanding "I suppose I am luckier in that regard, I am free to find my own challenges most of the time at least" she shrugged "If you don't mind me asking how did you two meet? I've some intrest you see as you are the only

Wandering: other non-Solar Bond-pair I've met"

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Walk with me?" Nomoe invites the General, nodding toward one of the many paths that takes the guests away from the busy center of the celebrations and through the gardens, illuminated by lanterns but much quieter.

~Anshu: The general stands and walks with Nomoe.

Brazen_Sand: Nomoe hears Brazen and Florivet laughing together

Nomoe_Hideaki: For a minute or so they walk in silence, then Nomoe answers, his tone frank and very serious. "I have not spoken of it in such terms before the Deliberative or while securing support from peers who cannot, as we both would, truly understand the magnitude of the Wyld invasion in all its dimensions. In confidence I refer to what I am planning as a Crusade."

Bright_Snow: sits in comfortable silence with Shrike for a bit. "Time I think to mingle a little more." She says standing. "I have been away a long time and tonight is a time for building new alliances."

Shrike: "Well, then, to new and old alliances?" Shrike says with a nod, raising her glass in a toast before drinking her wine. "And it was a pleasure talking with you, Deliberator Snow."

Nomoe_Hideaki: "As the Raksha have named their attacks the Balorian Crusades, with the goal of conquering and unmaking Creation entirely, so my intent is nothing less than re-conquering /all/ the Wyld-drowned lands, driving out the taint of Chaos entirely and fully restoring the borders of Creation to what they once were." There's hatred in his voice when he speaks of the Raksha, and adamant conviction when he enumerates his goals.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "As a matter of duty to the Most High and our station I mean to see every man, woman and child trapped in chaos-tainted lands and suffering the depredations of Raksha freed and restored, their lands and nations rebuilt and secured."

Nomoe_Hideaki: "I want to see the borders of Creation impenetrable once more, I want to see Rakshastan burned and salted, I want what intelligences remain beyond the borders to scream in terror at the thought of ever setting foot on ground under the protection of the Deliberative again."

Bright_Snow: returns the toast, finishing her glass. "A pleasure indeed."

~Anshu: Prototype makes his way over to where Brazen and Florivet are.

Nomoe_Hideaki: "Thus. The strategic goals for this Crusade." Nomoe takes a deep breath.

Brazen_Sand: is more then slightly drunk

Brazen_Sand: "Heyyyy, it's Prototype! Have you met my good friend Florivet? He's...he's a demon, but don't worry, he's cool!"

~Anshu: Janaki nods. "I never thought of it in quite those terms myself, but I agree. The Grand Circle has accomplished much good in the last ten years, but the delay, the slowness in providing resources to push back the Wyld from where it was stopped has frustrated me greatly."

Nomoe_Hideaki: It is a risk he is taking, Nomoe knows, showing his cards fully. But nonetheless ...

Nomoe_Hideaki: nods. "Without meaning disrespect to the Grand Circle, yes, indeed."

Nomoe_Hideaki: "It is my hope that a first successful campaign might be the pebble that starts an avalanche."

Nomoe_Hideaki: "That our fellow Deliberators will learn not only that it /can/ be done but also finally see /why/ it must be done."

Shrike: smiles, then stands and starts mingling, her mood bright and cheerful

Nomoe_Hideaki: "That although starting with the East because that's where our forces are strongest, we will in turn expand the fronts to the North, to the South, to the West."

~Anshu: Janaki nods. "Well, I certainly can't argue with that," he says grimly.

~Anshu: Cynis Ameida lifts a glass in greeting to Shrike as she passes.

Shrike: Shrike smiles and raises her glass in return. "Any more trouble with troublesome troubladors?"

Bright_Snow: wanders in amongst the crowd, looking around at those Nomoe has managed to gather

Nomoe_Hideaki: stops and turns to Janaki, his expression grave. "Do you stand with me then, General?" He offers his hand. "I mean to see this Crusade through even if I were alone, but we Exalted were always meant to be united against foes such as these. That is how we are invincible."

~Anshu: "Yes, I do. The Wyld will tremble before our might, and we will wrest reality from its chaos." He takes Nomoe's hand.

~Anshu: Ameida shrugs. "A few more. At least they all take no for an answer."

Shrike: "If any of them don't, leave a piece of them for me." Shrike smirks.

Nomoe_Hideaki: For a few moments Luna the Five Maidens shine brightly among the stars in the sky, while sunlight illuminates Nomoe's brow. Heaven is witness to their oath.