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"I think my man is in fine hands."</div> <div> Missiledine: <XXX was an accident, I let it stay because I'll load tonight on that page></div> <div> Dukejr01: <gotcha></div> <div> Dukejr01: to the tower?</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal will lead the way outside and towards the tower</div> <div> Dukejr01: k</div> <div> Missiledine: It is a log and stone structure, basicly a squat, four story tower in the center of the village</div> <div> Missiledine: the door in is on the third floor and there is a long, narrow, wooden ramp/stairs climbing up to it</div> <div> Dukejr01: of course. easier to destoy in case of attack</div> <div> Missiledine: The appraoch is pretty sturdy and well maintained, but is clearly made to be knocked down</div> <div> Dukejr01: A nods to himself.</div> <div> Missiledine: The door is of iron bound oak and there is a small slot to allow the sentry to watch the walkway. As</div> <div> Missiledine: you approach the door opens and an arnored guard salutes.</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal nods in return and announces, "Lord Athamar is an honoured guest." The guard salutes you</div> <div> Dukejr01: A nods to him.</div> <div> Missiledine: As you step across the threshold, you become aware of the presence of strong magic</div> <div> Dukejr01: A stops and his eyes narrow. a spell or an enchantent? can he tell?</div> <div> Missiledine: not sure... possibly an enchantment</div> <div> Missiledine: <That took a long time to appear!></div> <div> Dukejr01: A looks around. anyone who could be sacting a spell?</div> <div> Dukejr01: casting</div> <div> Dukejr01: "interesting..." Athamar murmurs.</div> <div> Missiledine: the area beyond the door is obviously designed to contain an invader... it is about 15' deep and 12'</div> <div> Missiledine: wide and has iron covered arrow slots along two walls and a series of murder holes above</div> <div> Missiledine: the next door which is being opened, is iron</div> <div> Dukejr01: similar to the main Tower in Redlun?</div> <div> Missiledine: another guard stands there, also saluting, and beyond him is a scraggly looking young man in robes</div> <div> Missiledine: <yes, a bit></div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar eyes him. </div> <div> Missiledine: who appears top be about 18, maybe younger, with an attempt at a beard and the air of awkwardness of</div> <div> Missiledine: youth</div> <div> tacit01: ah, the apprentice</div> <div> Dukejr01: <apprentice to whom?></div> <div> Missiledine: Beal says, "This is Jules, a mage in my Lord's employ. He has come down here to... aid us."</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal doesn't sound like he expects much from Jules</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar nods to him, "Are you the source of the magic at the threshhold?"</div> <div> tacit01: <beats me, but he sounds like an apprentice></div> <div> Dukejr01: <lol></div> <div> Missiledine: Jules blinks in surprise, "Why, no. I'm not. It is a pre existing enchantment."</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal says, "This is LORD Athamar of Redlun." In a stern voice</div> <div> Missiledine: Jules stutters an apology, "My Lord, I'm sorry... I've heard of you."</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar nods. "Accepted. Yes, it had the feel of an enchantment"</div> <div> tacit01: <ooh, a reputation! milk it, Dave!></div> <div> Dukejr01: <take it as due></div> <div> Missiledine: <:-D></div> <div> Missiledine: <Might want to find out what everyone is saying about you first!></div> <div> Dukejr01: <good idea. but a lord is above whining about such things. We will ASSUME it is all respectful. ></div> <div> Dukejr01: <until its time for a flogging></div> <div> Missiledine: Beal leads the way down the hall and opens a door on a surprisingly comfortable sitting room</div> <div> Missiledine: <lol></div> <div> Missiledine: "Please be seated, My Lord." He calls for a servant. When the man arrives he sends for wine and order</div> <div> Missiledine: the table set for the guests</div> <div> tacit01: is J with A, or is she sleeping somewhere?</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Thank you." Athamar sits and sighs a little, relieved to actually sit in a chair.</div> <div> Missiledine: <with></div> <div> tacit01: k</div> <div> tacit01: she'll keep her mouth shut and listen for the moment</div> <div> Missiledine: "Avita is very good." Beal says as he sits. "I'm sure there is nothing to worry about"</div> <div> Missiledine: <ok></div> <div> Missiledine: "Supper will be ready shortly, though I fear it is but poor fare. Is there anything else that I can </div> <div> Missiledine: get for you?</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athmar nods " I could see that she is quite skilled. It is a relief to have him under proper care."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Thank you, you are most hospitable. Just sitting in a chair after days on horse is a comfort....</div> <div> Dukejr01: "... and anything hot would taste good." Athamar grins."</div> <div> Missiledine: 'Beal nods, "I can appreciate that>"</div> <div> Missiledine: "I shall see to it that your men have food and a place to rest."</div> <div> Missiledine: "If you will excuse me a moment." He leaves</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Of course"</div> <div> Missiledine: He is gone less then a minute, then returns. "Your horses will be tended and we shall find some place</div> <div> Missiledine: for your people to sleep tonight."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Please, Lord Athamar, tell me more of your encounter. "</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Thank you." </div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar nods and warms to the story, taking a sip of wine.</div> <div> Missiledine: "What became of your prisoner? I would most like to see him."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "The prisoner is safely held by a spell until I return, unless the smuggglers have another </div> <div> Dukejr01: spellcrafter who can free him"</div> <div> Missiledine: "I do believe they have someone with power. That is why Jules was sent here."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "My first concern was to see to Miklas. Later, I will return and recover the prisoner, and properly</div> <div> Dukejr01: see to their dead."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Yes, they were able to unerringly track us, It is likely thatthey have a mage or other crafter"</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Also, I noted a Raven used to scout. Possible a familiar."</div> <div> Dukejr01: <possibly></div> <div> Dukejr01: Shall I relate what we did?</div> <div> Missiledine: <Up to you, last time you did you got more info then you might otherwise have.></div> <div> Dukejr01: true</div> <div> Dukejr01: "From the beginning then..."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "I decided to have a little look to the south, to familiarize myself with the lands. You may have </div> <div> Dukejr01: heard that we had some trouble in Redlun, things are currently quiet and this was the best opportunit</div> <div> Dukejr01: y I had to do some scouting."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "the lands south of Redlun are of coure too barren to support farming, butthere is game and wild </div> <div> Dukejr01: cattle. We heard horses one night and in the morn found a grassy area with water and the tracks of </div> <div> Dukejr01: many horses. some shod. as well as firepits. the tracks were heading to the west. which peaked my </div> <div> Dukejr01: attention."</div> <div> Missiledine: "West eh? Hmm."</div> <div> tacit01: "Does that suprise you?"</div> <div> tacit01: <to Beal></div> <div> Dukejr01: "yes. quite. I wanted to find out who they were, it was unlikely that honest men would travel west."</div> <div> Missiledine: "No, not really. But there is a thriving market for horses with the desert traders. So south would </div> <div> Missiledine: make sense too."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "that is good to know."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "I sent two scouts. Jacinta he and Miklas. My most trusted and competent armsmen."</div> <div> tacit01: "ah"</div> <div> tacit01: j looks slightly embarrased at the complement</div> <div> Dukejr01: they found 8 horsement driving a herd of wild horses. Surmisingthat they were returning from a </div> <div> Dukejr01: wild horse herding expedition. I almost decided to break off pursuit. they were mounted you see. and </div> <div> Dukejr01: most of us were not."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Still, their course west nagged and so we followed."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Understandable."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Apparently they sensed our pursuit. becuase soon after reaching a waterhole they set up an </div> <div> Dukejr01: ambush."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Quite clever they were too." Athamar draws out the tactical map on the table, simply outlining.</div> <div> Dukejr01: "They left two of their number hidden halfway up a hill. and when they spotted us, they signalled </div> <div> Dukejr01: the rest of the party. then waited until we had passed. once between their two lookouts...</div> <div> Dukejr01: they drove the herd of horse at us, and following immediately behind four mounted men with crossbows,</div> <div> Dukejr01: and two with bows."</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar is drawing out the scene with his fingers. showing postitions. that is why my explanation</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal listens with interest, nodding his understanding at your illustrations</div> <div> Dukejr01: is kinda choppy, i am assuming he is gesturing.</div> <div> Missiledine: <np></div> <div> Dukejr01: "a good plan. butthey hadn't reckoned on two factors."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "One was Miklas and Jacinta. they had surmised an amubush and moved around it. they were here."</div> <div> Missiledine: "They executed a tacticly sound ambush." Beal murmurs. "I had not realizerd that any of them were </div> <div> Missiledine: that competent."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "The other was magic"</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Yes, I was quite impressed. there is more, but I will get to that."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "As the horsemen passed we exchanged missles, not hit, but then I cast a spell here. Stone Rain."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Not expecting that, two were knocked from their horses. two continued on forward. one badly hurt.</div> <div> tacit01: J will glance overat Jules to see his reaction when A mentions Stone Rain</div> <div> Dukejr01: the trailing two bowmen, one was able to pull up in time, the second was not."</div> <div> Missiledine: Jules is not present</div> <div> Missiledine: He was pointedly not invited by Beal</div> <div> Dukejr01: "After that a mellee erupted. I killed the trailing horseman with spellcraft. the two lookouts who </div> <div> tacit01: oh - nevermind</div> <div> Missiledine: <sorry></div> <div> Dukejr01: apparently were expecting to attack dismounted,confused and possible damaged foes took cover in </div> <div> Dukejr01: large thorny brush, the injured horseman was knocked from his mount and Jacinta put paid to him.</div> <div> Dukejr01: "iklas chasd down the two remaining horsement on foot."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "I flushed the men from their hiding place with spells. and we captured one.</div> <div> Dukejr01: "By this time we were strung out to hither and yon. We caught up with Miklas who had actually</div> <div> Dukejr01: caught one of the men on horse and killed him." Athamar shakes his head in amazement</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Unfortunately one got away. and he knew the land better than we, as well as having a considerable </div> <div> Dukejr01: lead."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Which way did he run?" Beal asks</div> <div> Dukejr01: "South and west. I took Miklas and Jacinta and oursued, hoping to catch him before he got home"</div> <div> Dukejr01: "WE chased all night. the land became more and more barren. the hills themselves seemed to bar</div> <div> Missiledine: "Hmm, south west eh? The smugglers have a base of operatrion somewhere along the cliffs."</div> <div> Dukejr01: the way south. travel is much easier east/west."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Yes, the terrain favors that."</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar nods. "We found his dead horse,. it had broken its leg and he killed it"</div> <div> Dukejr01: "But we were not able to catch him before he got to his camp."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Ah! So you found the place? Good, very good."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Yes, we found the place." Athamar looks pensive. "But I was rash, I wanted to scout the camp a </div> <div> Missiledine: "What could you see? How many men do they have? I understand that there is a cave partway down the </div> <div> Missiledine: cliff that is almost impossible to find."</div> <div> Dukejr01: little. That is when Miklas was injured. nearly killed, actually. Their camp was alerted, and we fled</div> <div> Dukejr01: "back north. pursued by them this time."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Pity."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "I can't tell you how many they have. when we recover the prisoner. I will dig that information out</div> <div> Dukejr01: his mind directly."</div> <div> tacit01: "we were ill prepared for the mission - with more water and a few more men...</div> <div> tacit01: we may have crippled their camp"</div> <div> Missiledine: "Good. My own sources are sketchy... I've heard figures ranging from fifteen to fifty, depending on </div> <div> Dukejr01: "There will be a next time." Athamar says grimly/</div> <div> Missiledine: how many caravans are out."</div> <div> Missiledine: "It is said that they have some method, or path, that allows them access to the desert floor. They </div> <div> Dukejr01: "Hmm... interesting. Of course. when we encountered them. we had no idea who we were dealing </div> <div> Dukejr01: with. this is the first I have heard of smugglers."</div> <div> Missiledine: use it to move horses, merchandise and of course, victims."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "That would make sense. An earth mage would be able to cut such a path easily."</div> <div> Missiledine: "They are very secretive and very well organised. You were lucky that you escaped."</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar smiles. "Mitra was with us."</div> <div> Missiledine: "I don't doubt that."</div> <div> Missiledine: there is a knock at the door and the servant enters, saying that supper is served</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar breaks out of his reverie.</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal stands up, "If you please My Lord."</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar is more than willing.</div> <div> tacit01: J stands to follow</div> <div> Missiledine: As you walk he says, "The Duke is concerned about the level of smuggling. Not that he seems to mind </div> <div> Missiledine: the loss of tax revenue that much, its the kidnapping that concerns him most."</div> <div> Missiledine: "He of course spoke to the Count, who spoke to the Baron, who sent us... Jules." He sighs. Lowering </div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar nods. "I was taught that a proper Lord is first concerned with is people."</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar supresses a smile.</div> <div> Missiledine: his voice he continues, "He's not a bad sort really, just hopelessly.... eager."</div> <div> Missiledine: "And, sadly, lacking in experience."</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar soes smile slightly at that.</div> <div> Dukejr01: <soes = does></div> <div> tacit01: J grins</div> <div> Missiledine: "What I really need is twenty five or thirty good fighters." He sighs again</div> <div> Missiledine: "But that is beyond reach at the moment."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "We must speak further on cooperating against this common menace. More information is needed.</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal nods, "Yes, perhaps if we pool our resources... How many swords do you command my Lord?"</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar sighs. "Thirteen. a proper garrison for Redlun is twenty. I hopeto bring Redlun up to that </div> <div> Dukejr01: in the fall."</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal nods his understanding, "Yes, I too hope for more men."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Redlun is prosperous, but decades of having no Lord in residence has taken its toll."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Windhook has been well tended, but the land is poor and wealth scarce."</div> <div> Missiledine: You enter a low, circular dining hall with a firepit in the center... There are tables set all around</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamr nods. "Yes. I could see that Windhook has benefited from good management, the place has </div> <div> Missiledine: the chamber and the room is filled with the aroma of roasting meat and other goodies</div> <div> Dukejr01: the look of care and industriousness."</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal leads you to the main table, there are seats for you and Jacinta. You see your other men being </div> <div> Missiledine: seated, everyone is waiting for you and Beal to sit</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar sits.</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal sits after you, then everyone else takes their seats... The servants start bringing around the </div> <div> Missiledine: platters and trays</div> <div> Dukejr01: "I must compliment you on your hospitality. Our arrival was unexpected."</div> <div> Missiledine: "We do our best, My Lord."</div> <div> Missiledine: The meal is simple, mostly mutton, but plentiful</div> <div> Dukejr01: <Lotsa sheep. bah></div> <div> Dukejr01: <or Baaaaaa></div> <div> Missiledine: sheep and goats</div> <div> Missiledine: During the meal, Beal will turn the conversation away from the smugglers, instead talking about the </div> <div> Missiledine: manor, village, its problems etc</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar eats quietly. He drinks sparingly. He does not bring up any tactical problems, threats etc.</div> <div> Missiledine: J, you notice that tho beal is talking to Athamar, his gaze never strays far from you</div> <div> tacit01: are there conversatins all arond the table, or are we all pretty focused on Beal?</div> <div> tacit01: goody</div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar is always interested in discussing management.</div> <div> Missiledine: The three of you have a table to yourselves</div> <div> Dukejr01: <heh heh></div> <div> Missiledine: At an appropriate lull, Beal says to Jacinta, "Tell me of you, Lady? Jacinta"</div> <div> Dukejr01: <uh oh></div> <div> tacit01: <darn - the GM types fater than me></div> <div> Missiledine: <sorry, I'll wait></div> <div> tacit01: "oh, there is not much to tell, good sir. My family is from Drunmore, but we had a falling out...</div> <div> Dukejr01: mildly amused, A will sip his drink and look around the room.</div> <div> tacit01: so I sought a worthy Lord to serve, and Mitra brought me to Lord Athamar."</div> <div> tacit01: "Since then, things have been rather exciting... What have you heard of Redlun...</div> <div> Missiledine: "You are fortunate then."</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Jacinta has proven skilled and loyal." A murmurs.</div> <div> Missiledine: "Of Redlun? I passed through it a few years ago last."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Then you are truly fortunate, my Lord." Beal smiles</div> <div> tacit01: "...In these parts? One always wonders what stories get spread around...?</div> <div> tacit01: "Lord Athamar has been a most noble and honorable leader"</div> <div> tacit01: J will try to respond neutrally to Beal's interest - not offend, and not encourage</div> <div> Dukejr01: <lay it on thick!></div> <div> tacit01: <easier said than done></div> <div> Missiledine: "I have heard that Redlun has bloomed."</div> <div> Missiledine: "It was always a... pretty... place."</div> <div> tacit01: "The holdings do seem to be doing well with a lord to oversee them; but we have not...</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal pours everyone some more wine "Wndhook has its charm too." He says, "But it is a small place, </div> <div> Missiledine: with few people... or much of interest."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Or beauty."</div> <div> tacit01: been there for a growing season yet, and have had some challenges as well."</div> <div> Dukejr01: <Is Beal hinting at beauty referring to Jacinta?></div> <div> Missiledine: The meal is finally winding down. Beal says, "I am afraid we have nothing much to offer as </div> <div> Dukejr01: <aaarg! too long a paragraph!></div> <div> Missiledine: entertainment." </div> <div> tacit01: <I think so - that's why I'm not sure how to respond - my 1st idea was a little... leading></div> <div> Dukejr01: "Don't let it trouble you" Athamar smiles. "I for one need some rest."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Please, let me show you to your rooms." Beal rises respectfully</div> <div> tacit01: "I as well -It has been a long couple of days, and to sleep lying down is entertinment enough"</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal will smile pleasantly at that</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Thank you. One moment, please." Athamar chats with his men, he wants 4 men to return to REdlun first</div> <div> Dukejr01: thing in the morning. carrying a letter.</div> <div> Missiledine: Beal will stand next to Jacinta as Athamar talks to the men. "I hope we have a chance to.. talk, </div> <div> Missiledine: before you leave."</div> <div> Missiledine: ok</div> <div> Dukejr01: A also makes sure they are all taken care of, adn assure them that miklas was in good hands.</div> <div> Missiledine: ok</div> <div> tacit01: <why, oh why, did I choose to play a female character?></div> <div> Missiledine: <LOL></div> <div> Dukejr01: < you are silly></div> <div> Dukejr01: <oh, just go for it. women get horny too></div> <div> tacit01: <and with my luck - oh, nevermind></div> <div> Missiledine: <heh, heh, heh></div> <div> Dukejr01: <he is probably hung like a horse. Grab and take!></div> <div> Dukejr01: <I am really helping here, aren't I?></div> <div> tacit01: "Perhaps we shall, Master Beal"</div> <div> Dukejr01: <that is the way. play hard to get></div> <div> tacit01: <tremendous moral support, yes - thank you></div> <div> tacit01: <if she gets knocked up, she can't fight - A loses an asset></div> <div> Missiledine: "It would be my pleasure." He smiles. He will lead you both to the bedchambers, first to Athamar's</div> <div> Missiledine: "I am afraid that this is the best we can manage, Lord Athamar." The room is comfortable and well </div> <div> Dukejr01: <I am sure that there is sheep intestine available></div> <div> Missiledine: furnished, but the stuff is obviously been around awhile</div> <div> Missiledine: <cruel, very cruel... hmmm, maybe I should put that on the equipment list..."</div> <div> Missiledine: ></div> <div> Dukejr01: Athamar smiles. "I can find no flaw in your hospitality, Master Beal. Thank you."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Then I will leave you, good night."</div> <div> Missiledine: He will offer you his arm, Jacinta, as he escorts you down the hall</div> <div> Dukejr01: "Good night"</div> <div> Dukejr01: <start the Barry White album></div> <div> Dukejr01: <Oh, yeah, baby......></div> <div> tacit01: she takes his arm</div> <div> Dukejr01: <thats what I am talkin' 'bout></div> <div> Missiledine: He takes his time strolling down the hall, "Have you been with Lord Athamar long?"</div> <div> tacit01: "since late summer"</div> <div> Missiledine: "Tell me Jacinta, are you married or betrothed or, uhm, committed?" </div> <div> Missiledine: <you still there Troy?></div> <div> tacit01: "At the moment, no I am not. I am praying and waiting for Mitra to bring me to the best mate for me."</div> <div> Missiledine: Reaching the door of the chamber, Beal says, "May your prayers be answered."</div> <div> Missiledine: "With our respective duties, it would be very difficult to find time to... see each other.. But, I </div> <div> tacit01: "Thank you; and thank you as well for your hospitality. Good night, Master Beal."</div> <div> Missiledine: would very much like to see you, again."</div> <div> Missiledine: <Nah, you were too slow!></div> <div> Dukejr01: <play hard to get. hey, he is a fighter type. might be a good hubby></div> <div> tacit01: "I am flattered, sir - and I will sincerely consider returning for a less official visit"</div> <div> Dukejr01: <good job. got a big..... axe.></div> <div> tacit01: J frins</div> <div> tacit01: grins</div> <div> Missiledine: "Please, I mean it, sincerely."</div> <div> Missiledine: "It has been a long time since I met someone who... seemed so.." He trails off</div> <div> tacit01: "I am sicere - I frankly have not given much thought to seeking a husband...</div> <div> Missiledine: He smiles slightly, "You could do worse."</div> <div> tacit01: "but I can assure you that I would not be less than honest about my intentions."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Nor would I."</div> <div> Missiledine: "You would be welcomed here, any time and for as long as you cared to stay."</div> <div> Missiledine: "Hopefully a long, long time."</div> <div> tacit01: "I thank you - you have given me much to think about. We can talk more in the morning..."</div> <div> tacit01: "...about when i may visit again"</div> <div> Missiledine: "Certainly, if it pleases you. My chamber is," He points down the hall. "There. Please </div> <div> Missiledine: do not hesitate if you need anything, anything at all."</div> <div> Missiledine: He is holding your hand now</div> <div> Missiledine: <writer's block?></div> <div> tacit01: "Thank you again. Good night" she will gently withdraw her hand, and retire - ALONE </div> <div> tacit01: <too much coaching from the peanut gallery></div> <div> Dukejr01: <lol></div> <div> Missiledine: He smiles a bit, which is the last thing you see as the door closes</div> <div> Missiledine: <ditto></div> <div> Dukejr01: wrap up here?</div> <div> Missiledine: yeah, I think so</div> <div> Missiledine: Good night Jacinta, sweet dreams!</div> <div> tacit01: she puts her back to the door and let's out a BIG sigh - "why me?"</div> <div> Dukejr01: okay. thanks for running us.</div> <div> Dukejr01: want an answer for that?</div> <div> Missiledine: your welcome! My pleasure...really!</div> <div> Dukejr01: lol</div> <div> tacit01: "I wanted to be a guard, stand on a wall 12 hours a day, but NOOOOO..."</div> <div> Dukejr01: lol</div> <div> Dukejr01: that can be arranged</div> <div> Missiledine: <I have to make sure I save this file></div> <div> tacit01: thanks, Jim, for running us, and muthing the limits of my character concept</div> <div> Dukejr01: muthing?</div> <div> Missiledine: your very welcome!</div> <div> tacit01: I have it saved</div> <div> Missiledine: I'm sure</div> <div> tacit01: pushing</div> <div> Dukejr01: ah</div> <div> tacit01: or testing, I forget</div> <div> Missiledine: same idea</div> <div> Dukejr01: I dunno. A Steward is a good job. could do worse</div> <div> tacit01: how far is this place from Redlun?</div> <div> Missiledine: <I hate for Troy to feel ignored></div> <div> tacit01: Dave the matchmaker</div> <div> Dukejr01: <yeah. A gets all the action></div> <div> Missiledine: two days, give or take. If he comes a calling, he's serious</div> <div> tacit01: not like this, he doesn't</div> <div> tacit01: anyway - I gotta be up in 6 hours</div> <div> Dukejr01: two days?</div> <div> Missiledine: less, actually, I have to unroll my maps</div> <div> Dukejr01: ok I thought the troops I was ending to Redlun would be there in a day</div> <div> Missiledine: That was off the top of my head and I'm sure it's wrong</div> <div> Missiledine: no room on this desk for a 3'x 4' map right now</div> <div> Dukejr01: k. no matter we can pick it up in two weeks.</div> <div> tacit01: 2 weeks?</div> <div> Missiledine: ok... Troy, I can't run next Thurs</div> <div> tacit01: ah, OK</div> <div> tacit01: nite, all</div> <div> Missiledine: so I will see you guys later!</div> <div> Missiledine: night</div> <div> Dukejr01: night</div> <div> tacit01 has left the room.</div> </td> </tr></table></body>