Forgotten Freedom:72
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Beryl: You don’t need to worry, To the best of my knowledge we have no Were-beasts on the ship… wait I take that back one of the female red shirts is a Were-Jelly Fish; but I don’t think she can bite anyone.
Krozen: then what….
Beryl: He… she is a changeling.
Krozen: Why is all this stuff…
Beryl: Because most of the people on this ship hate the silver flame… and have a sick fetish with Jeala… Also You’re a bastard.
Krozen: Well at lest your normal…
Then a portal opens and the remaining demon lord fall in to a heap on the floor.
[COLOR=DarkRed]Juiblex:[/COLOR] sheee luup [We back… We got it…]
Krozen: What is that!
Beryl: Oh that Juiblex demon lord of oozes… and my third in command. My daughter is second… but may I just like my family better then you do. Any way Guys I don’t need it any more Lisa and Terra talk her down… Eh I can still give it to Terra as a wedding gift though.
[COLOR=DarkRed] Zuggtmoy:[/COLOR] Wait are you saying that be broke in to Sigl; found a portal to the Dark Sun world… Spent days wandering in a broken and sand blasted waste land… fought a god like druid … only to find out we did it all for nothing!
Beryl: Yep
[COLOR=DarkRed]Zuggtmoy:[/COLOR] Oh ok then… at lest we got to see Graz'zt hit on the Lady of Pain, in a distraction atemp so we could get to the portal.
[COLOR=DarkSlateGray]Gram’mar:[/COLOR] Ghaaar * starts chasing OoChrys with the hammer gun! *
Suddenly Kanatash pops his head out of a wall near Krozen.
Krozen: YOU!
Kanatash: Yes, me. Now come along cardinal, there are lots of crew members still waiting to have their turn with you, a line is forming in fact.
Krozen tries to run but he suddenly winks out, teleported to another part of the ship.
Beryl: You know I might have wanted to have some fun with him too.
Kanatash: Well, you can get in line then. There are plenty of people that have been waiting longer than you. Now if you'll excuse me, it should be my turn pretty soon.
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Later Kanatash and Caralot enter the chamber where Krozen has been restrainted. At the sight of Kanatash the Cardinal begins to sweat profusely.
Kanatash: Hello again cardinal, now before I begin, I would like to introduce you to my lovely Fiancee, Caralot.
Krozen: (looking at Kanatash) ...The thought of you reproducing scares me more than the thought of anything that has been done to me so far.
Caralot: Oh my, they must not have been trying very hard. We'll have to change that. Now cardinal I have a little photo album I want you to look at and maybe later we can have do a few "demostrations"...
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Later Kanatash and Caralot are walking out of the room. They are greeted by Kithle, as they exit.
Kanatash: I think we broke him.
Kithle pops his head into the room to see Krozen sitting on a chair, unmoving, with his face frozen in a mask of terror.
Kithle: Kyber take it Kanatash, I told you we can't do any permanent damage to this guy. Lisa is going to be ****** when she finds out what we've been doing.
Kanatash: Don't worry, I planned for this. Watch.
Kanatash's form twists and blurs for a moment before it resolidifies as that of short and human man in somber clothing.
Man: (In a heavy german accent) I amv Doctor Frueden Von Quakenstein, ze ships psychologist. I amv here zo help you come to terms with ze things you have witnessed.
Kithle: So you're going to cure him? Alright I know there's more to it than that, you don't just help people without some underlying motive.
Man: Correct! While I amv getting him overs ze shock I vill also ve implanting ze deeply hidden psychosises in ze mind. Zes vill not manifest til long after hez has departed but ze have ze potential to do ze great psychological damage. Now it you will excuse me I haz ze patient to see to. (strolls back into the room)
After all the abberations, psychotic monsters, and unnatural photographs, Krozen comes across a relatively welcome sight.
Lisa: Hello, father.
Still freaked, he was unsure if this was the real one or not.
Terra: (In his head) Oh, believe me, this one's real. And remember, we're all watching you. So play nice...
Krozen: Uh...um...hello, dear. It's good to see you again.
Lisa: I was afraid you wouldn't be able to make it. I know you're busy.
Krozen: Not so much as to miss my daughter's wedding. I'm very happy for you.
Lisa: Have you met Terra, yet?
Krozen: Well, yeah.
Terra: (i.h.h.) :devil: I should say so.
Lisa: And?
Krozen: She's an...interesting person, to say the least.
Lisa: Isn't she?
Terra: (i.h.h.) Enough with the chit chat. Don't you have something to talk to her about?
Krozen: (i.h.h.) You can't be serious! How can I possibly do that without upsetting her and bringing down the wrath of the crew?!
Terra: (i.h.h.) That's your problem. And remember, the only thing holding the crew back is Lisa's and my requests. We are the only people that can get you out of this alive.
Krozen: Um...there is something I wanted to talk to you about.
Lisa: Yes?
Krozen: It's about...what I did.
Lisa: *cringing slightly and clenching her fists* Y-yeah?
Krozen: I can't ask for your forgiveness, but at least let me tell you how much I regret it.
Lisa: *relaxing slightly* Really...?
Terra: (i.h.h.) [COLOR=DarkRed]And?[/COLOR]
Krozen: *flinching* Yes...it was a terrible thing to do. I've come to realize how much it has hurt you.
Terra: (i.h.h.) [COLOR=DarkRed]And?[/COLOR]
Krozen: I...I...I'm...
Terra: (i.h.h.) [COLOR=DarkRed]SAY IT![/COLOR]
Krozen: I'm sorry! *runs away*
Lisa stands there, watching him retreat. She never thought she would ever hear that out of him. She wasn't even sure she wanted to at times. But now that she had, it felt as if a great weight was lifted off her shoulders. Terra walks up behind her.
Terra: You ok?
Lisa: Yeah...I think so. You know, it's funny...
Terra: Yeah?
Lisa: It's funny how such a little thing can make so much of a difference, isn't it?
Terra: *nods* I'm just glad he said it. Most of the crew is just looking for an excuse to shred him.
Lisa: I was actually surprised thay hadn't already.
Terra: They haven't because most of them are actually quite fond of you. They are respecting your wish that he remain at least relatively unscathed.
Krozen: *in a ball in a corner* I'm going to die...I'm going to die...
Terra: (i.h.h.) Not as long as you play nice. I have much bigger plans for you...
Krozen: *his voice wavering* What do you mean...?
Terra: Let's just say image crystals are some of my favorite devices... :evillaugh
Krozen leaves the room in a very controlled fashon… and as soon as he is out of Terra’s sight he breaks in to a dead run. As he stops to get is breath back, he see a P/Y/R standing there staring at him.
Krozen: Gah! Wha…t are you going to do to me?
P/Y/R: Nothing, that sort of thing isn’t really what I do. I just really fly around and help my mother… and ‘play’ with my boyfriend Volrath.
Krozen: Boyfriend… with him? Why don’t want to want to do any thing to me.
P/Y/R: Well I really don’t care I’m not all that in to matters of faith, I’m friends with Terra and Lisa, but revenge is not something I do. And At the moment I have better things to do that spend my time growing older with you.
Krozen: Ha It seems the others have nothing better to do. What is so important to you.
P/Y/R: I’m helping my uncle hunt.
Aerith: When I find out who replace all my dress with Bunny girl out fit I’m so going to smite them!
P/Y/R: He did it. * Point to Krozen *
Aerith: [SIZE=3]WHAT! YOU SICK FREAK, I KNOW YOU WERE BAD BUT…![/SIZE] Krozen: What I didn’t… I just got here…
A large Great Sword appeared in her hands and advances on him as he runs.
P/Y/R: Revenge I don’t do… I just make it so other do. Uncle Juiblex the hunt is on.
[COLOR=DarkRed]Juiblex:[/COLOR] Uppprls [Shhh be wery wery quite I’m hunting Wabbits.]
Krozen wanders the halls, wondering what would happen next. From somewhere nearby, he hears the voice of the Illithid, Kithle.
Kithle: Ok, next name out of the hat...Nalfein!
Nalfein: WOO HOO!!!!!
Krozen: Uh-oh...
A door behind him opens up and Nalfein steps out.
Nalfein: :schemes:
The world around him swirls and fades. When he recovers he finds himself amidst utter chaos. Many Nalfein's run amock, destroying anything and everything they see fit. Villages burn, people scream, Nalfein laughs.
Nalfein: Welcome to hell. You'll be spending the next 24 hours here. I'm here to assure that your stay is as unpleasant as possible. :devil:
Chains erupt from the ground beneath Krozen, binding him solidly. Nalfein readies a Fireball.
Nalfein: How 'bout a little fire ,scarecrow? :evillaugh
After Nalfien finishes torturing Krozen, he goes back to his room. Inside he sees a mechanical skeleton holding two katanas. Nalfien: Who are you? Skeleton: I am the Kurantas. I am the type of inevitable that kills those who make bad movie refrences. You, Nalfien, are guilty of making one. Prepare to die! Nalfien: :mymy: Chase scene ensues.
Kithle: You know, I'm surprised you guys haven't lined up to mess with Krozen.
13: I am soooooooo over the Silver Flame right now.
Roosevelt: Never had a personal problem with the guy. He flinched when he saw me. :D
Word Being: My form of messing-with takes too long.
Silver: Crow and I have something planned for later.
Crow: Besides, why waist effort when you can just sit back and watch everyone else do it?
Nalfein - AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
Kurantas - Come back here!
Nalfein - dooor dooor need a door, DOOR!
Wescal - What the hell are you doing Nalfein?
Nalfein - Big scary movie hating Inevitable after me!
Wescal - Is that so, where is that list, got it.
Kurantas - I know your in there.
Wescal - On behalf of my client I would like to present evidence that you have much more important violators to attend to.
Hands the poor bastard tha list.
Kurantas - -Starts reading- Oi I'm gonna be here all... Your Wescal aren't you?
Wescal - Yep.
Kurantas - Explodes.
Nalfein - AAHHhhhhhh
Wescal - Well thats not much of a thank you.
Nalfein - There is shrapnel in my eye!!!
Satnak - Their right, I put too much of myself into that dream. NOw that its broken I broke with it. I just gotta get back in the game. I can do this, I can be strong for myself. I have to be the Breaker Prime now. What do I do with this pearl though,... not much except be ready for when its full.
Excerpt from Ishmael Jr. Journal,
I am afraid.
There is to be a wedding very soon, sanctifying the union between that witch Terra, and that ***** Lisa. Of course that explains why Lisa refused my advances for all this time... She doesn't like guys... but still, a simple "No!" would have sufficed. The hammer was a bit much. In fact, this can be said of most members of the crew. They either like the same sex or different species entirely, like that deviant Klaz or that creepy Andrea. I mean, she prefers life to be competely extinguished before she's ready. I almost ended up dating her! I am very lucky I walked in on one of her "escapades". I still can't talk about it...
Frankly, what I find horrifyingly curious is how much sexual activity happens on this ship. In fact, there is more sexual activity than there is pirate activity. The statistic I learned for what was about average was about once a week or five times a month. Most of these people, though I use the term loosely, "go at it" for several hours a day! And they still aren't satisfied! They have to move into even more demoniac acts in search of pleasure. I've heard there are albums, portfolios of pictures of these unholy unions that are circulating the Redshirt masses. I wondered why so many of us were being sent to the Psych ward...
Knowing the luck that I happen to posses, I will probably become seriously involved in one of these trysts, most likely as a sacfice. I suppose I should prepare myself, and might as well see whats on the crystal ball, I think it's Terra and Lisa at this time of day...
Krozen quietly sneaks into the empty mess, looking for something to keep himself alive after his ordeals. He rummages through the cupboards, unaware to the figure now standing behind him.
Norbaz: If you require something to eat, Cardinal Krozen, all you need to do is ask.
Krozen: WHAT!?
The Cardinal spins around and looks up at the towering half giant, who is now seen holding a mess hall tray with a spread of food, including a covered bowl labeled "Chili"
Krozen: Oh...oh dear. Thank you, thank you. You scared me there, young....man?
Norbaz: Half Giant, and ship's cooky. I'm an associate of your daughters fiance, and have long worked beside your daughter on this ship.
Looking up from his food, the Cardinal cringes.
Norbaz: No no, no need to worry. Please just eat up and rest, you'll need it for the wedding.
Krozen: Oh...okay then.
Norbaz: Please, try the chilli. It's the house special.
- - - - - - - - - - Two hours hence - - - - - - - - - -
Cardinal Krozen runs through the halls in a mad dash for the lavatories.
Krozen: Privy, by the light of the Flame where is the privy?!
Satnak and Norbaz watch from nearby.
Satnak: So does this mean you've successfully recreated the recipe?
Norbaz: We'll know in a second.
In the distance down the hall are a series of screams "My insides are eating themselves. It burns my skin, I'm blind! My nose is a cucumber!? The pain!"
Norbaz: Huh, the hallucination is a new one...but yeah, expect a fresh batch of 12 alarm within the hour.
Satnak: So, no more murlounds chilli.
Norbaz: Yup, the skills are back.
Malik Otherro, Captain of the Knights of Thrane, stands before the royal carriage. He was most definitely not excited about where they were, but he would follow his Queen wherever she went. He hadn't seen Lisa in years, and had heard rumors of her exploits (most being less than flattering). However, since the most damning rumors originated from the High Cardinal, he had reason to suspect them. Her fiancee he was less certain of...
The Queen's bodyguard, Dzarro Silvervein, opens the door. Queen Diani Ir'Wynarn steps out, gazing upon the Forgotten Freedom.
Malik: Are you sure of this, my Queen?
Diani: Absolutely. This is my daughter we're talking about. From what I gathered from her letter, most of the crew rather like her. Those that don't live in fear of her and her fiancee. I'd say we're about as safe here as anywhere.
Malik: What do you mean? We're about to enter the lion's den!
Dzarro: Think about it, lad. If these pirates are even a fraction as powerful as the rumors claim, how exactly could we hope to stand against them, even in Flamekeep?
Malik: But...I...er...
Diani: We are here for a happy occasion. Try not to fret too much. I trust Lisa wouldn't invite us if she didn't think we'd be relatively safe.
At this time, a large explosion sounds inside the ship, followed by voices.
Kithle: DAMMIT PHOLLY!!!!
Pholly: It wasn't me, I swear!
Kithle: PHOLLIE!!!!
Phollie: :eek: RUN AWAY!!!!
Looking up, Diani sees a familiar figure waving at them. Lisa runs down the gangway, giving her mother a big hug.
Diani: *oof* I'm glad to see you too.
Lisa: I'm so happy you could make it! I trust your journey was uneventful.
Diani: Dull, actually. But I can already see that boredom is something I will not have to worry about here...
Lisa: :D *turns to the Dzarro* Good to see you again.
Dzarro: Likewise, miss. It's good to see you're in good health.
Lisa: *turns to Malik, nods* Captain...
Malik: *nods back* Princess...
Lisa: Please, don't call me that. Lisa is fine.
Diani: *teasing* Well? Are we going to stand here all day, or are you going to show us around?
Lisa: Oh, of course. I can't wait for you to meet Terra! She'll be here in a moment.
Malik: She?
Diani: Didn't I tell you? The truth is, I was a bit surprised myself.
Lisa: ...good or bad surprised?
Diani: Just surprised. I want to at least meet her before I say anything either way.
Satnak - Hey Lisa, This your mother?
Lisa - :eek: , Are you...?
Satnak - Better? eeh a bit yeah.
Diani - Terra? i thought you would be...
Satnak - Older? I would be if my name wasn't Satnak :D .
Diani - Oh :embarrass , so sorry.
Satnak - I've been called worse.
Malik - Lady Satnak this is Queen Diani Ir'Wynarn of Thrane.
Satnak - So? ... OH Formal intros. *clears throaT* I am Satnak The Breaker Prime. There happy or is there anymore rigamorling you need.
Malik - I should say s-
Dzarro - (pulls malik back and down to reach his ear) *whispers* give it up I've heard tell of this one. She can wipe cities off the map, shake whole continents. She wants to be informal, we do this informal, just be glad she hasn't take a shine to the queens job.
Lisa - You should know she ca hear you.
Dzarro - ...
Malik - Crap
Satnak - Their cute when their scared out of their bloody minds. ;)
Diani - haha
Terra: *sigh* Must you do that?
Satnak: Yes. :D
Terra: *shakes her head* If you insist...
Lisa: *hugging Terra* Here she is, Mom.
Diani: Oh...well then. Pleased to meet you. As you know, I am Queen Diani Ir'Wynarn, Blood Regent of Thrane.
Terra: Wonderful to make your aquaintance. Now...formal title...hmmm...I've gone by so many over the years, and most of them still apply, so how about my first? I'm Terra, Warden of the Woods of the Eldeen Reaches.
Diani: A Warden, you say? So rare to see you outside the Reaches.
Terra: :) You'll soon see I'm far from ordinary. *turns to Dzarro* You must be Dzarro.
Dzarro: I am. From the tone in your voice, you've heard about me.
Terra: Dzarro Silvervein: Former companion and adviser to King Thalin. Currently serving as bodyguard for the Queen as part of a promise to him. Well respected by the Knights of Thrane for outstanding valor and dedication. Has named his axe Jolan, in honor of the Keeper of the Flame at the time of his enlistment. Enjoys sneaking samples of Beesh-berry sorbet late at night.
Dzarro: :embarrass I do not!
Diani: :) So that's where it's been disappearing to...
Malik: How did you...?
Lisa: Amazing, is she not?
Terra: I make it my business to know, that's all. You must be Malik Otherro, Captain of the Knights of Thrane.
Malik: Indeed.
Terra: It may be a hopeless cause, but I think it's darling. :D
Malik: :embarrass
Lisa: Huh?
Satnak: He's got a crush on your mom. :D
Malik - :eek: :mymy: :blush: :embarrass ...
Satnak - Trust me on this one, get out in the open now, holding on that tolong ain't healthy.
Jaela Jarlot: Ooooooooo. Hold those expressions!
Diani: Your grace?
- FLASH!*
JJ: Okay, now let's get a shot of the queen shaking hands with Terra…good… now one with Lisa and the other paladin and the guard……
Over many minutes the guests find themselves somehow charmed into assuming a variety of poses by this person holding a flashing box.
JJ: Okay, that's all the dragonshard can hold right now. I'd better go and project the pictures.
Diani: Your—
JJ: Oh, I'm not the pontiff. I'm an exact physical duplicate from an alternate timeline in which the Silver Flame never existed. My hobby is creating images. This box here is something I developed that allows light to quickly imprint itself upon a special dragonshard from which I can then project the image onto light-sensitive paper and get a duplicate picture of the scene. (slips the queen her card: )
Jaela Jarlot Forgotten Freedom Instantaneous pictures for all situations. (All situations. ;) )
Queen Diani watches the girl leave.
Terra: Don't worry, you get used to it. She's actually not the only diplicate on board. We have an older version of Jaela who's a clone and a ninja, and we have a hermaphrodite mad scientist version of the captain.
Guests: :twitch:
Just then Krozen walks by.
Krozen: Good morning, Mrs. Fuzzy Logic. How're ya off for spoons? My funny hat is feeling fine today, thank you for asking.
Kantash: Oh KrOzen, I need you to come with me. Come with me and sit on the nice, comfy chair—
Krozen: Not (dramatic pause) THE COMFY CHAIR!
Several tentacles rap around Satnak and drag her into a nearby hallway. At the other end of those tentacles is Volrath.
Satnak: You little! *hand starts glowing*
Volrath: Oh shut-up, little cousin. This is a time for Terra and Lisa. If they want any of us there they will ask.
Satnak: Since when have you ever given people their space?
Volrath: A mother is very precious to her children. They should be allowed to spend time with her as they like.
Satnak: They didn't seem to mind me being there.
Volrath: Neither of them wanted to make a scene about it. Besides you aren't exactly the most negotiable person.
Satnak: :embarrass
Satnak - What was that about cousins?
Volrath - ...
Satnak - In case you didn't figure it out my genetic family is dead. My adopted one consists of a Sister, a cat, an obnoxious older brother figure, and a few friends. Explain your claim or i will kill you in ways that even the great old ones wouldn't be able to handle.
Volrath: My grandfather, Azathoth, gave birth to all of the multiverse. Therefore anytime I call anyone, besides my father or the other two true gods, cousin I am correct.
Satnak: ...
Kithle: Alright you little runts... I know one of you blew up my favorite deckchair. I don't know which one, so unless one of you confesses, I'll punish both of you. Pholly and Phollie: *pointing at one another* HE DID IT, NOT ME! HE'S LYING!
Kithle: Oh, well... lucky me, I get a twofer! :)
Pholly and Phollie: AAAAAAAHH! NOOO PLEASE!
As Kithle drags the unfortunate redshirts off, a third pholly steps out of the shadows giggling. He suddenly morphs in Chalky.
Chalky: I never get tired of that trick, hehe. --- Malik: Shouldn't we do something?
Lisa: Why? The Bastard has tried more times than one would think possible to actually hurt the stupid little buggers, and failed miserably. They'll be fine.
Malik: Uh... what did the little Gnomes ever do to the Changeling?
Lisa: Who? Chalky? I dunno... probably nothing. Odds are he was just bored. No, the Bastard has tried almost everything in his repitoire to kill those two, and they've survived...
Malik: Who're you talking about?
Lisa: Kithle, the half Illithid who dragged the Phollies away.
Malik: Oh...
Sa'vor vanishes below deck. there was time for introductions later. better to not overwealm them, also, Family time was precious. you had to enjoy it while you could. you never knew when it could be take from you. Sa'vor dropped incorpreal through most of the ships decks, until he neared the lower decks. he became corporeal once more. the hunt began.
Silver: Why aren't we having Malik sing some opera song about his love for Queen Diani?
Crow: Because we already did one of those. And because they know. And because it's not as much fun. Country-western, maybe.
Silver: They should have never come up with the whole "grits" thing. Should we introduce ourselves?
Crow: Nah. Let's wait until after the demons invade.
P/Y/R Walks up to the Lisa and the others wearing the rather oddly snug robes of a female silver flame cardinal.
P/Y/R: Hey guys have any of you seen Volrath?
Lisa: No… where did you get that outfit?
P/Y/R: Oh this that’s what I’m looking for Volrath for, I walked in to his room to see all these old people church type robes… All over the room… inside matching luggage; then When I was looking through it I found this robe. It fit so I’m going to keep it, if nothing else I use it for a costume. Oh I found this too. * pulls out Krozen flame touched Holy symbol. * I was going to give it to Volrath.
Lisa: P/Y/R Those are most likely are my fathers…
P/Y/R: What you mean that old guy who replaced all Aerith dresses with bunny suits?
Lisa: What?
Malik: You would dare use the holy symbols of the Silver Flame as a COSTUME?!
Diani: Stand down, Captain. What's this about the High Cardinal?
Lisa: He came aboard yesterday. Most of the crew has been messing with him since then, since they hate his guts. He's only alive and somewhat sane now because of me. As for the bunny suits, I have no idea.
Terra: That would be her doing. *points at P/Y/R*
P/Y/R: *bats her eyes innocently* What do you mean?
Terra stares at her with a raised eyebrow.
P/Y/R: :embarrass Ok, ok, fine. Uncle Juiblex wanted to play 'hunt the wabbit' with Aerith, so I switched all her outfits and blamed it on the old guy.
Dzarro: Serves him ri- *looks at Lisa* Sorry, my lady.
Lisa: No, that's ok. He really did have all this coming to him. Though I would have preferred it not to happen, I think of it as divine punishment for what he has done. Maybe this experience will show him the error of his ways.
Diani: One can only hope. But who's this Volrath person?
Terra: A friend of mine. He looks like a 13 or 14 year old human, but in reality he's a Daelkyr half-blood and far older. He can be quite eccentric.
Lisa: That's the understatement of the year...
P/Y/R: He's my boyfriend!
Malik: *shudder* You freely associate with these monsters?
P/Y/R: *hand on her hips, pouting* You're mean!
Lisa: Don't call them that until you know them. Though I disagree with how he goes about it, he has a valid grievance against the Church.
At this time, a scream erupts nearby. Krozen is seen fleeing in terror through a cross hallway a few yards away as a twisted, insectoid form bristling with tentacles follows close behind.
Malik: :eek: BY THE FLAME! What was that?!
Terra: Clarice, Volrath's sister, in her transformed state. Seeing the Cardinal must have set her off. I'll see what I can do.
She kisses Lisa on the cheek then melts into the shadows, leaving the guests more than a little freaked.
Lisa: I guess I'd better explain that little trick of her's... First things first. P/Y/R, I'll agree to you keeping that only if you promise not to desecrate it.
P/Y/R: Ok... :shifty:
Lisa: By MY standards, not yours.
P/Y/R: Awwwwww.... :allalone:
Chalky finally came to after losing himself in the carnage. He had killed 15 redshirts in one sitting.
Chalky: This is a day to remember.
Chalky carves his name into the nearest wall and puts 15 marks under it. As he turned around to leave, he heard a shuffling behind him. Chalky turned to see a green scaled tail dart around the corner and a word carved in Daelkyr on the wall. It was right next to his, and had sixteen marks under it.
Chalky: Oh, it's on now!
Terra walks down the hall carrying Clarice, who is wrapped in a blanket. The girl has returned to her human form and has her head on Terra's shoulder. The two of them look rather beat up.
Clarice: *softly* I'm sorry...
Terra: You don't need to apologize. I know what it's like to lose control.
Clarice: But...I could have killed him...or you...
Terra: It would have been more than he deserves. As for me, you saw that I can defend myself.
Clarice: Still...why did you stop me?
Terra: Because it would have been a wasted death. I have grander things in mind for him that I can't accomplish if he's dead.
Clarice: Like?
Terra: All his misdeeds will finally come back to crush him. When I am done, he will be a shell of the man he is now, broken and powerless.
Clarice: What about Lisa?
Terra: She still hopes for his redemption, but deep down she knows that, short of a miracle, it is impossible. I will give him a way out, but he will not take it. Of this I am sure.
Clarice: *drifting off to sleep* Ok...
Terra: *telepathically to Lisa* Love, I'm gonna be a bit. I'm taking her back to Volrath's room and then I need to get cleaned up.
Lisa: Ok. Is every one all right?
Terra: Yeah. I had to fight her off a bit to get her to calm down, but otherwise we're fine.
Lisa: Anything I can do for her?
Terra: Not at this time, but I'll let her know you're thinking about her. That alone should make her happy.
Lisa: Good. I'll see you soon. Love you. :cloud9:
Terra: Love you too. :blush:
Jarlot: JAELA JARLOT?! Do the Entities from Beyond Non-existance know something I don’t? And I thought it was made perfectly clear that Krozen was to be left sane?
Mrs. Fuzzy Logic: He is, deary.
Jarlot: :confused: But—you—can’t be—reality— :crazy:
Mrs. Fuzzy Logic: Aw, :( calm down deary. Have something to drink.
Jarlot: :D Yes. That’s what I always need. See the world so much worse after a drink.
Mrs. Fuzzy Logic: And have a funny hat.
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