Redlun IV

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Do you have any plans?</div> <bR> <div>                        Dukejr01: hmmm..... question. we talked</div> <div>                        about how you can use previous knowledge</div> <div>                        to furthur spell knowlege, how far does that</div> <div>                        go? does athamar have a grimoir </div> <div>                        of small number of books to study from? what</div> <div>                        about aquiring other colleges? </div> <div>                        Missiledine: You will have an accumulation of</div> <div>                        research notes from learning your current</div> <div>                        array of spells. These notes will provide the</div> <div>                        groundwork for connected spells </div> <div>                        in the same college. You want something new</div> <div>                        and different you need new source materials </div> <div>                        Missiledine: that will cost! :-) </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: we covered most of Athamar's</div> <div>                        expenses, but he would also like to the Army</div> <div>                        HQ where you sign up for soldiers to be</div> <div>                        assigned retirement land and tellt </div> <div>                        hem when he is leaving and offering</div> <div>                        transportation to soldiers who are willing to</div> <div>                        sign on with him. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: okay. i assume that I can arrange</div> <div>                        for that at a later time when he has money </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: the spell notes that is. </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Ok, you can do that or Gallus can</div> <bR> <div>                        Missiledine: sure, but you'll probably have to</div> <div>                        do that in person </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Athamar will do it. If there are any</div> <div>                        vets there, Athamar will talk to them. he will be</div> <div>                        forthcoming on Redlun, its soils and</div> <div>                        productivity. etc </div> <div>                        Missiledine: ok. The Army offices are well</div> <div>                        known and easily reached. Its the fourth</div> <div>                        largest building in the city </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: should we play this out or assume it</div> <div>                        is done. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: ? </div> <div>                        Missiledine: We can assume its done.</div> <div>                        Nothing exceptional will happen while your</div> <div>                        chatting with the clerk </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: k </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Gallus will arrange to spread the</div> <div>                        word around town that you are looking for</div> <div>                        mercs </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: okay. that is fine. we will interview</div> <div>                        at an inn, we will arrange for some beer for</div> <div>                        those waiting. etc. First, review thier</div> <div>                        qualifications, etc. Athamar will use </div> <div>                        spells afterthe first cut to look for enemies and</div> <div>                        assess their loyalty. i.e. Sense Foes, then</div> <div>                        Sense emotion. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: want an exact plan? </div> <div>                        Missiledine: ok. Gallus sets it up at a</div> <div>                        respectable tavern, rather than the usual dive </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: good idea. should pay off tavern</div> <div>                        owner, i suppose. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: get a private room for interviews. </div> <div>                        tacit01: and a casting couch? </div> <div>                        Missiledine: My, you have a naughty mind.... I</div> <div>                        like it! </div> <div>                        tacit01: I was staring at the setup line for far</div> <div>                        too long - I'm a product of my environment </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Ok, the interviews will be 3 days</div> <div>                        after the word goes out, at the Tavern called</div> <div>                        "Field of Tralee" </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Obviously after the battle </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: oops. forgot to check this screen </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: coffee </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Interviews will be from noon to</div> <div>                        4pm. Extended if needed </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: k </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Ok, The day and time of the</div> <div>                        interviews arrives. It is a wet, windy day but</div> <div>                        that is unlikely to have much impact on the</div> <div>                        response </div> <div>                        Missiledine: There is a fair crowd in the</div> <div>                        tavern, mostly finishing up their noon meal. At</div> <div>                        one end, near the hall leading back to the</div> <div>                        private rooms, are several tables </div> <div>                        with six men and two women sitting, obviously</div> <div>                        waiting. They are sipping beers, finishing</div> <div>                        food, killing time </div> <div>                        Missiledine: From down the hall will come a</div> <div>                        balding, middle aged man. Dressed as one</div> <div>                        would expect a valued servant to be garbed.</div> <div>                        He clears his throat and </div> <div>                        draws the attention of the waiting group </div> <div>                        Missiledine: "I am, Nordan, Lord Athamar's</div> <div>                        valet. The interviews are about to begin. My</div> <div>                        Lord's steward, Gallus, will be conducting the</div> <div>                        interviews. We will begin </div> <div>                        with you. " He points at one of the men.</div> <div>                        "Please do not be impatient. We will see all of</div> <div>                        you. Have a drink and relax until then." </div> <div>                        Missiledine: A couple men grumble a bit, but</div> <div>                        as one says, "Its raining out, its dry in here</div> <div>                        and we have beer. What's the hurryt." </div> <div>                        Missiledine: The selected man, a big, grizzled</div> <div>                        looking fellow in his thirties stands up. </div> <div>                        Missiledine: He is wearing studded leather</div> <div>                        and he unbuckles his sword and hands it to</div> <div>                        Nordan (It is considered impolite to gfo into</div> <div>                        these interviews blatantly </div> <div>                        armed) he will follow Nordan down the hall </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Once in the room the merc sees</div> <div>                        another middleaged man, better dressed than</div> <div>                        the first, but still clearly a commoner or</div> <div>                        servant, sitting at a table with </div> <div>                        paper, pen and ink. The older man gestures</div> <div>                        to a chair, "Please be seated. I am Gallus,</div> <div>                        steward to My Lord Athamar, Lord of Redlun.</div> <div>                        You have come in answer to </div> <div>                        our search for men at arms. Tell mne about</div> <div>                        yourself." </div> <div>                        Missiledine: The man introduces himself, "I'm</div> <div>                        Bergen from Glenluce. I've been selling my</div> <div>                        sword for fifteen years now... I'm lookin to</div> <div>                        settle down and get out of the </div> <div>                        travelin end of the job.... I gotta girl I want ta</div> <div>                        marry and she don't want me going all over</div> <div>                        the Kingdom no more...." </div> <div>                        Missiledine: He prattles on for a few minutes</div> <div>                        about who he's worked for, the number of</div> <div>                        battles he's been in, what he can do, etc....</div> <div>                        Crossbow, sword, spear, </div> <div>                        mounted combat </div> <div>                        Missiledine: After he winds down he looks at</div> <div>                        Gallus expectantly. Gallus has been busy</div> <div>                        making notes. Satisfied that the fighter is</div> <div>                        done, he says, "Very good. Please </div> <div>                        wait out in the common room. We will be with</div> <div>                        you shortly." </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Looking a bit disappointed he</div> <div>                        gets up and lumbers out, closing the door</div> <div>                        behind </div> <div>                        Missiledine: He will pass Nordan coming</div> <div>                        back into the interview room </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Several minutes will pass, then</div> <div>                        Nordan comes back out to the common area</div> <div>                        and points to another man. He gets up, leaves</div> <div>                        his weapon with Nordan </div> <div>                        (Who has returned the first man's sword) and</div> <div>                        follows him down the hall </div> <div>                        Missiledine: This one is inside for about ten</div> <div>                        minutes and then comes out, also looking a</div> <div>                        bit annoyed at the further delay. But he gets a</div> <div>                        drink and sits patiently. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Athamar will also get them</div> <div>                        something to eat. bar food or something. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: or he will order it for them </div> <div>                        tacit01: buffalo wings </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: baked annast wedges with cheese</div> <div>                        and bacon. i.e. potato skins </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: :-0 </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: :-P </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Two more men go in and come</div> <div>                        out to wait, then Noldan points to one of the</div> <div>                        two women. She gets up and hands across</div> <div>                        her weapon and follows him </div> <div>                        back </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Gallus nods politely and</div> <div>                        introduces himself, he gestures to the chair.</div> <div>                        "Please be seated. I am conducting the</div> <div>                        interviews for Lord Athamar, Lord of </div> <div>                        Redlun. Please tell me about yourself." The</div> <div>                        young woman is about twenty, average height</div> <div>                        (for a woman) shoulder length auburn hair and</div> <div>                        hazel eyes.... Not bad </div> <div>                        looking </div> <div>                        tacit01: I'm Jacinta. I've recently arrived here</div> <div>                        from Drunmore, and heard of Lord Athamar's</div> <div>                        inheritance from the traitors. I'm looking to</div> <div>                        serve a just lord, and the </div> <div>                        restoration of Redlun seems a noble cause. </div> <div>                        Missiledine: "Hmm, do you have much</div> <div>                        combat experience? We are looking for</div> <div>                        strong fighters </div> <div>                        tacit01: I've not the experience of some of</div> <div>                        these others, but I learned the bow and sword</div> <div>                        growing up, hunting and helping defend the</div> <div>                        family from raiders. I also was </div> <div>                        able to work with horses, and did some</div> <div>                        riding. </div> <div>                        Missiledine: "Are you willing to accept a long</div> <div>                        term contract? One of several years</div> <div>                        perhaps?" </div> <div>                        tacit01: Yes I am, sir. I intend to make my</div> <div>                        home in this area. </div> <div>                        Missiledine: "Do you have any family? Are</div> <div>                        you married?" </div> <div>                        tacit01: my close family has died, and the rest</div> <div>                        - well, we don't get along </div> <div>                        tacit01: and I'm not married </div> <div>                        Missiledine: "As I'm sure you can appreciate,</div> <div>                        Lord Redlun is concerned about the loyalty of</div> <div>                        those that follow him, do you consider yourself</div> <div>                        someone who takes an </div> <div>                        oath seriously?" </div> <div>                        tacit01: quite seriously, sir - oaths are never</div> <div>                        to be given lightly, and never without</div> <div>                        accepting the consequences </div> <div>                        Missiledine: "Hmm, what terms are you</div> <div>                        seeking?" </div> <div>                        tacit01: <sorry - cat issues> </div> <div>                        Missiledine: purrrrrrrrrrrrrr </div> <div>                        tacit01: Considering my lack of experience,</div> <div>                        I'd ask $300 a month until Ive proven my worth</div> <div>                        - I may also need to use a sword from the</div> <div>                        rmory until I can purchase </div> <div>                        my own </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Gallus makes several notes then</div> <div>                        thanks you and asks that you wait in the</div> <div>                        common room </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Nordan will return your weapons,</div> <div>                        etc as you exit </div> <div>                        tacit01: "thank you, sir" </div> <div>                        Missiledine: he nods politely </div> <div>                        Missiledine: After the last of the eight have</div> <div>                        gone in and come out, and a few minutes</div> <div>                        have passed, Nordan comes back out and</div> <div>                        approaches two of the men and </div> <div>                        whispers quietly to them, pressing something</div> <div>                        in their palms and stepping back. Grumbling,</div> <div>                        they get up, gather their things and leave </div> <div>                        Missiledine: He addresses the remaining six,</div> <div>                        "Please remain a few more minutes, Ladies</div> <div>                        and gentlemen. My Lord wishes to speak with</div> <div>                        each of you." </div> <div>                        Missiledine: A moment later everyone sees</div> <div>                        the door open and Gallus gesture to Nordan,</div> <div>                        who in turn taps the first fighter. Taking his</div> <div>                        weapon they go back and </div> <div>                        enter the room </div> <div>                        tacit01: <the lights go dim in anticipation; the</div> <div>                        crowd responds, and begins to cheer> </div> <div>                        tacit01: <turns out, the sound guy spilled his</div> <div>                        beer and blew a fuse; riots ensue> </div> <div>                        Missiledine: After perhaps ten minutes,</div> <div>                        maybe a tad more, they come out again and</div> <div>                        sits down. He looks pleased </div> <div>                        Missiledine: One after another, in their</div> <div>                        original order, each is taken back. From the</div> <div>                        looks so far, all are satisfied with the results. </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Nordan points to Jacinta (did I</div> <div>                        get that right) </div> <div>                        tacit01: yup </div> <div>                        tacit01: she stans and approaches </div> <div>                        tacit01: stands </div> <div>                        Missiledine: When you enter the room, you</div> <div>                        see that there is someone new. A good</div> <div>                        looking young man, about your own age,</div> <div>                        dressed as befits the nobility, is sitting </div> <div>                        next to Gallus </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "Good afternoon, I am Athamar</div> <div>                        Tallanar, Lord of Redlun. Please have a seat.</div> <div>                        First off,, you can understand that I am</div> <div>                        concerned aboutthe loyalty of </div> <div>                        anyone to whom I may be entrusting my life</div> <div>                        and the safety of my fief. I will be using</div> <div>                        spellcraft to determine the sincerity of your</div> <div>                        answers. I trust that is not a </div> <div>                        problem?" </div> <div>                        tacit01: "no, m'lord" she bows slightly and sits</div> <bR> <div>                        Dukejr01: "Let me be blunt. Are you now, or</div> <div>                        have you been associated with any being or</div> <div>                        group involved in DArk Lore?" </div> <div>                        tacit01: "as a child" </div> <div>                        tacit01: she puts her head in her hand </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Athamar loks up sharpluy.</div> <div>                        "Explain." </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: looks </div> <div>                        tacit01: "my father - was of the Scarlet Cult.</div> <div>                        When my mother died, I left. I want nothing to</div> <div>                        do with him, nor he with me." </div> <div>                        tacit01: SHe looks up </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: " I see, is your father still alive?" </div> <div>                        tacit01: He was when I left </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "Do you personally have any</div> <div>                        association with Dark Lore or the Scarlet</div> <div>                        Cult" </div> <div>                        tacit01: <forgot the quotes> </div> <div>                        Missiledine: np </div> <div>                        tacit01: "no, Lord; When I learn what they</div> <div>                        were were about, what they did - I turned to</div> <div>                        Mitra, and for that - my father turned from me" </div> <div>                        tacit01: "I pray Mitra keep me from ever being</div> <div>                        part of that again" </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "Very well, i believe that you are</div> <div>                        sincere. If you ever learn of any Scarlet Cult or</div> <div>                        other Dark Lore activity while you are in my</div> <div>                        service, I expect you to tell </div> <div>                        me immediately" </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "on to the next. Do you consider</div> <div>                        yourself an honorable person, one who keeps</div> <div>                        an oath?" </div> <div>                        tacit01: "I swear, my Lord" <she's fighting</div> <div>                        back tears> </div> <div>                        tacit01: "Yes Lord, I do not take my oaths</div> <div>                        lightly" </div> <div>                        Missiledine: In a few minutes I may have to</div> <div>                        duck out, my wife will be home and she is</div> <div>                        bringing groceries </div> <div>                        Missiledine: maybe not too... one can hope </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: k </div> <div>                        tacit01: k - we'll chat amongst ourselves -</div> <div>                        Topic; previous cult alliances </div> <div>                        Missiledine: lol "How many babies have you</div> <div>                        eaten?" or "Favorite dish made from human</div> <div>                        flesh." </div> <div>                        tacit01: nnothin like a good garlic & butter</div> <div>                        sautee' </div> <div>                        Missiledine: go on for now. She's not home</div> <div>                        yet </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "Good. ARe you able to carry out a</div> <div>                        variety of tasks, including defending a</div> <div>                        fortification during siege, open field battle,</div> <div>                        and extended reconnaisance and </div> <div>                        warfare in forested terrain? </div> <div>                        tacit01: Yes, Lord. Though I have not had</div> <div>                        great personal experience, I do have a</div> <div>                        foundation in those skills. I have hunted</div> <div>                        frequently, where I learned teh bow and </div> <div>                        sword, as well as getting around in the wilds" </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "Very good. I am satisfied in your</div> <div>                        qualifications. I will accept you service at the</div> <div>                        previously agreed upon terms." He looks at</div> <div>                        Gallus for confirmation of </div> <div>                        what those are, "We will also see about a</div> <div>                        sword for you in time." </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "agreedd?" </div> <div>                        tacit01: "Thank you, Lord Athamar. Yes" </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Gallus glances at his notes, $300</div> <div>                        a month." He confirms </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Athamar stands up. Is ollys in the</div> <div>                        room? </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: i assume so </div> <div>                        Missiledine: yes </div> <div>                        tacit01: J stands </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "Your oath." </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: <athamar wants Ollys specifically to</div> <div>                        witness all the oaths. and tells him this before</div> <div>                        hand </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: oaky. after the oath. I assume there</div> <div>                        is a small amount to cement the contract </div> <div>                        Missiledine: normally 10% </div> <div>                        tacit01: <what is the duration of the</div> <div>                        contract?> </div> <div>                        Missiledine: 1 year minimum </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Longer if you want it </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: okay. Ahamar gives her $30. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: one year is minimum. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "pay will be adjusted as fitting</div> <div>                        geeater experience and service </div> <div>                        tacit01: k - I was just wondering if it ws</div> <div>                        specified in the oath? </div> <div>                        Missiledine: usually the oath says "term of</div> <div>                        service" which is specified seperately </div> <div>                        tacit01: J accepts the $30 with a "thank you" </div> <div>                        tacit01: k - cool </div> <div>                        Missiledine: not always tho </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "Have you gear packed and ready.</div> <div>                        we leave on X. </div> <div>                        Missiledine: of course, if Lord Redlun stops</div> <div>                        paying the contract is over </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: lol </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: yup. </div> <div>                        tacit01: "I shall, m'lord" </div> <div>                        Missiledine: ok guys, I gotta run for a bit. Don't</div> <div>                        know how long. Can I look for youguys</div> <div>                        tomorrow if it gets late tonight? </div> <div>                        Missiledine: sorry about this </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: if there is a disaster, that may be a</div> <div>                        possibilty,. but what are the chances of</div> <div>                        that?????? Beuller? Beuller? </div> <div>                        tacit01: j will ask gallus or nordan where we</div> <div>                        will be leaving from </div> <div>                        Missiledine: you'll get all that info </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: no problem,. just drop a line </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Tell them where you arte staying,</div> <div>                        etc </div> <div>                        tacit01: maybe later tomorrow... </div> <div>                        Missiledine: evening again, same time slots </div> <div>                        Missiledine: I'll stay open at this end </div> <div>                        Missiledine: bye for now </div> <div>                        tacit01: I may be late </div> <div>                        tacit01: later </div> <div>                        Missiledine: np </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: well, troy, what you want to talk</div> <div>                        about? </div> <div>                        tacit01: garlic & butter sautee'? </div> <div>                        tacit01: :-) </div> <div>                        tacit01: did you get snow up there? </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: lots </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: lots </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: lag </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: WEll, i sent you the charactor</div> <div>                        already, so you hae an idea of what is up. </div> <div>                        tacit01: ah - Brisco must be thrilled </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: we go to drunmore next, we willget</div> <div>                        equipment there. maybe a sword for your</div> <div>                        charactor. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: whatcha got now? </div> <div>                        tacit01: spear, shield - leather armor & chain</div> <div>                        coif </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: depends on what we get at</div> <div>                        Drunmore, but we might be able to upgrade </div> <div>                        tacit01: k - can manage as is, not worried</div> <div>                        about it </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: k </div> <div>                        tacit01: her best skills are acually riding and</div> <div>                        animal handling </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: good. any forestry type skills? </div> <div>                        tacit01: naturalism 13 (and related defaults),</div> <div>                        stealth </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: k. we are probably heading into the</div> <div>                        forest to scout and keep humanoids at arms</div> <div>                        length </div> <div>                        tacit01: good idea - any closer, you can smell</div> <div>                        their breath </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: actually there is some chance that</div> <div>                        good service and loyalty will translate into</div> <div>                        becomein a housecarl. but nothing will really</div> <div>                        be promised along those lines </div> <div>                        tacit01: she will do that </div> <div>                        tacit01: yeah! </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: houecarls avtually get paid less, but</div> <div>                        are permanent, and are the responsibility of</div> <div>                        the lord. its a good deal </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: any questions? </div> <div>                        tacit01: not yet - oh, are we on foot, or will J</div> <div>                        be provided a horse to ride while on teh road </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: we will be leaving by boat. once we</div> <div>                        reach. err.. i forget offhand. we will travel by</div> <div>                        wagon to Redlun,. two days. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: not enough horses for everyone. </div> <div>                        tacit01: k - cool </div> <div>                        tacit01: she can walk, too </div> <div>                        tacit01: THat was about as productive as</div> <div>                        having us sitting in a room for just over 2</div> <div>                        hours </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: what? </div> <div>                        tacit01: the gaming, before the GM left </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: oh. well, it is pretty important to</div> <div>                        know whop you are dealing with. Athamar</div> <div>                        was casting a lot os spells </div> <div>                        tacit01: yah </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: the first interview with Gallus,</div> <div>                        Athamar was in an ajacent room, casting</div> <div>                        sense foe, and sense emption,. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: when you went in with him he cast</div> <div>                        mind readiong and truthsayer </div> <div>                        tacit01: we certainly didn't lose any time in</div> <div>                        this format </div> <div>                        tacit01: I figured as much - Lords always</div> <div>                        cheat :-) </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: well, our charactors are togeher, so</div> <div>                        it should go faster </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: yeah. cool, isn't it, its good to be</div> <div>                        the Lord. </div> <div>                        tacit01: this could be fun - I hope my work</div> <div>                        schedule doesn't hold us up too bad </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: well, i will have plenty of Lordy</div> <div>                        Lordy stuff to do, </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "My Lord, these to peasant both</div> <div>                        claim the same sheep. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: two </div> <div>                        tacit01: cut it in half and eat it, but 'em both in</div> <div>                        the stocks for a night - that'll teach 'em to</div> <div>                        waste yer time </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: that is what the LAw skill and</div> <div>                        comm/emp spells are for </div> <div>                        tacit01: my answer is more fun </div> <div>                        tacit01: despotism good - magic bad </div> <div>                        tacit01: hot coffe on hand - bad </div> <div>                        tacit01: spilled coffee on character notes -</div> <div>                        bad </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: bad troy </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: well, have you looked atthe fief</div> <div>                        papers? </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Red red wiiiine.... </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: btw. your charactor was cheap </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: not that I mind.... </div> <div>                        tacit01: I did, yes </div> <div>                        tacit01: yah, I know - but she's a little green </div> <div>                        tacit01: actually not campared to an average</div> <div>                        NPC, but a focused fighter tupe could kick her</div> <div>                        pretty easily </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: a 100 pints is 100 points </div> <div>                        tacit01: yah - ah well </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: hmmmmm..... well, I planned on</div> <div>                        hiring 5 mercs. i got 6 which is fine </div> <div>                        tacit01: glad to know j made the cut </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: two guys were not sinceere about</div> <div>                        settling down. not that it in particular is a</div> <div>                        problem. but they lied. </div> <div>                        tacit01: farging iceholes </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: i notice a little editing... :-) </div> <div>                        tacit01: yah - the girl does have a secret:-) </div> <div>                        tacit01: I hope I sent the right file </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: secrets secrets..... hard to keep</div> <div>                        them from mages who can root around in your</div> <div>                        BRAAAAAIN </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: want a Brainth, Manthor? </div> <div>                        tacit01: yah, yah </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Walk, thees whay.... </div> <div>                        tacit01: seems kinda silly, but OK </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: alertness will help. good IQ </div> <div>                        tacit01: yup - does that file have the quirks on</div> <div>                        it? </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: yes </div> <div>                        tacit01: k - M hasn't seen those yet, but they</div> <div>                        should be cool </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: well, this should be interesting.</div> <div>                        actually, I am glad to have some extra help.</div> <div>                        we will have 8 troops plus a couple of my</div> <div>                        other retainers can fight. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: setting up housekeeping should be</div> <div>                        interesting </div> <div>                        tacit01: J has diplomacy and leadership, so</div> <div>                        that can help </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: we shall see.......... </div> <div>                        tacit01: she won't ask special treatment </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Hello again </div> <div>                        tacit01: but she'll knife the first guy that tries</div> <div>                        something </div> <div>                        tacit01: hidey ho there, neighbor </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: well, you are going to have to serve</div> <div>                        for awhile before promotions. </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: salutations. </div> <div>                        tacit01: of course </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Have you two decided who</div> <div>                        sleeps on which side of the bed? </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: interesting SG1 this week </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: err..... Athamar is unlikely to hit on</div> <div>                        Jacinta </div> <div>                        tacit01: J gets the bed </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Your just saying that cause you</div> <div>                        got laid this week </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: lol. no, she is a retainer. bad juju. </div> <div>                        tacit01: I mentioned to James previously it</div> <div>                        could make teh RPG conversations over a</div> <div>                        beer a little wierd </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Sexual harassment is a perk </div> <div>                        tacit01: "remember the first time your</div> <div>                        character nailed my character?" </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: easier to bang a peasant wench. </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Was it good for you? </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Probably cheaper too </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: "you, my chambers, 7pm. you</div> <div>                        7:15.... bring a friend </div> <div>                        Missiledine: :-) </div> <div>                        tacit01: it's good to be the Lord </div> <div>                        tacit01: I forgot to but milk - no breakfast for</div> <div>                        me in teh morning </div> <div>                        tacit01: buy - the </div> <div>                        Missiledine: That's so sad </div> <div>                        tacit01: :-( </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: troy: tea and toast for you </div> <div>                        tacit01: that sounds like just enough to make</div> <div>                        me hungry </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: poor troy </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Sounds like breakfast out </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: go to Embers </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Embers? </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Sounds like a bar </div> <div>                        tacit01: no embers down here </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Nothing like Wheaties in beer to</div> <div>                        start the day right </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Ember, Frying pan, Perkins, </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Breakfast of Champions </div> <div>                        tacit01: don't have beer, either </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Ah! Perkins </div> <div>                        tacit01: Bob evans </div> <div>                        tacit01: IHOP </div> <div>                        tacit01: Waffle House </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Eh? No beer? Where do you</div> <div>                        live? Some Heathen hole in the wall? </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: I prefer beer in a Brewpub </div> <div>                        Missiledine: I prefer beer </div> <div>                        tacit01: I prefer to think of it as a cozy studio</div> <div>                        apartment, thank you </div> <div>                        Missiledine: or wine, or bourbon, or scotch or </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Beer, its liquif bread, and its good</div> <div>                        for you </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Damn straight! </div> <div>                        tacit01: all of the grains, none of the fiber </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Its Beer O'Clock, and all is well </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Makes a hell of a sandwich too </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Beer for us, and none for them </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Keep ya regular </div> <div>                        tacit01: Beer is my beverage, I shall not thirst</div> <div>                        (23rd Beer Psalm, verse 1) </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Got Beer? </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Burrrp </div> <div>                        tacit01: letsh haf one faar zhe road, arigt? </div> <div>                        Dukejr01: Beer me </div> <div>                        Missiledine: Well guys, I guess its time to sign</div> <div>                        off for now...</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Missiledines Archives"><U>Back to Archives</U></A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>