Session Log 10/8/2000 Log
-- Start log: Sunday, October 8, 2000 9:09:58 am LunaSoft MOO time --
GM says, "*** START SESSION ***"
GM says, "so you're all nice and clean. portia is locked away in her room at the inn doing whatever rich women do to look beautiful. you have a couple of hours before Darius is to arrive."
Renard would like to have a glass of mead
Corin is excited about wearing his new clothes, although he's not sure exactly how to wear them.
GM says, "at the minimum, i'd like to know what you want to bring to the banquet, and of course anything unusual you want to do in the meantime"
Bodoni orders some food (again)
GM says, "Faustulus gets Renard a glass of mead"
Corin decides his jeweled knife accents his decor nicely and slips it inside his waistband.
GM says, "note that Garomach is still not back when you return to the inn (late afternoon)"
Corin heads down to the bar for a drink.
Corin says, "((Darius is the scoundrel after Portia, right?))"
GM [to Corin]: right on
Caralchis brings his small knife in an appropriately unnotiveable place, like perhaps in his waistband
Renard [to Corin]: [somehow he hadn't previously noticed that Corin had the knife] you've take n the witch's knife?!! You must destroy that thing! It may possess you, or bring curses down on us! I can't believe you!
GM [to Corin]: the expert glassmaker
Corin looks at Renard and grins. "nah, her witches powers are dead with her."
Bodoni Bodoni decided to leave the big 'honkin'' mace behind, and let his fists answer for him if trouble comes up. Also decided to put on something 'presentable' for the banquet after he's eaten his fill (which is probably too much anyway)
Bodoni answers from the table "Aye, Renard, leave the lad be...the witch is dead, she hath no power any longer"
GM says, "joseph purchased a small knife in the market today, and follows the example of the rest of you by carrying it at his belt"
Renard says, "well you better as hell not get near *me* with that thing!"
Renard takes along his flail... [j/k]
GM chuckles
GM [to Renard]: Renard the Subtle
Corin sits down besides Bodoni and orders some ale.
GM says, "johan suggests that you throw rocks if there is trouble"
Corin says, "Wench! How about some of that good ale you have!" he hollers at the barmaid."
Caralchis (a small knife is small enough that it's easily hidden, right?)
GM says, "so you pass the time doing nothing of importance. sunset, the time of Darius' expected arrival, approaches"
Corin says, "Should be lots of rocks in this banquet.""
GM [to Caralchis]: it can be hidden using Holdout skill, and a small knife would give a bonus. do you have Holdout?
Corin turns his chair to watch the door, when he realizes that the dirtball is coming soon.
Bodoni says, "settle down lad, ye must be subtle about this."
Bodoni to Corin
Corin says, "Do you think I should check on Portia? She may need something...""
Renard says, "Brother, just take one of Darius' baubles and smash away! hehe" an odd laugh - a rare thing for Renard - escapes him. Then, seriously suddenly -- "Actually Johan, I was just kidding ... just to what I tell you""
GM says, "[Joseph] (to corin) No, I doubt it."
Bodoni smiles "Aye...lad...let the lass ready herself."
Corin [to Bodoni]: "what do you think of my new threads?" He puffs his chest up.
GM says, "brb"
Bodoni says, "Surely a grand set of clothes Corin. Ye'll make quite an impression I'd wager."
Corin smiles happily. "Think so??"
GM says, "as the shadows grow immense and the sun just begins to touch the tile rooftops across the street, the clop-clopping and creaking of a horse-drawn carruca grows loud outside and then stops."
Corin says, "hrm, wonder if that's him...""
GM says, "the door to the inn opens and Darius enters"
Bodoni nods to Croni's think so comment
Bodoni (Er..Corin's. ;D)
Corin says, "((you're the old croni))"
Bodoni (Hehe..)
Renard doesn't move from looking at his empty mead cup
GM says, "he is dressed to the nines: brightly colored toga, fibulae on both shoulders, bright red sash"
Bodoni mutters "Yon peacock does approach..heh"
Corin tips his glass fully and looks while he finishes his ale.
GM says, "the fibulae are unique intricately crafted glass attached to bronze clasps"
GM says, "he glances around the inn's main room as if seeking someone to compare himself to"
Corin smirks at the peacock joke, but inwardly wonders what Portia will think.
GM says, "his gaze settles on corin for a moment, and Darius says to the room at large, "I am here to fetch Portia. Is she ready?""
Corin stands and walks to the bar, "Wench, another ale! And perhaps how newcomer would like a drink? Portia is not ready yet."
GM says, "[Portia] yes, i am."
Bodoni Looks disinterestingly at Darius
Corin turns at the sound of Portiais voice.
GM says, "Portia stands at the entrance to the hallway, looking even more ravishing than earlier"
Corin has difficulty taking a full breath, but manages and resumes his walk to the bar.
Bodoni shakes his head
GM says, "in addition to her fine clothing, she also has done something to her face and skin to bring her features out. her eyes are both darker and shine more than you recall, and her lips are both more red and more full."
Corin decides he will be more prudent this evening, and not embarrass himself again.
Corin says, "M'lady, you look beautiful tonight." He bows low."
GM says, "her hair is braided and hangs to her waist. "I had not the resources to prepare properly, Darius, since i am away from home.""
Bodoni Bodoni nods silently (afk for a second!)
GM says, "Darius kneels. "Milady Portia, i am glad of that! if you were any more beautiful, you might outshine the stars themselves.""
Corin tries not to cough on his ale.
GM says, "Portia laughs. "Shall we go?""
GM says, "Darius leads her outside, and you follow"
Corin quickly puts down his ale, and straightens his clothing, following the others.
GM says, "his carruca is a fine ornamental one, drawn by a single snow-white mare. there is a driver and room for four inside."
Corin says, "((and outside?))"
GM says, "Darius hands Portia in, turns to Corin, and says, "We will proceed slowly so that you can keep up on foot.""
Caralchis says, "How gracious of you"
Renard slowly rises, glares angle-wise at the two fancy-pantsies, and follows after the carruca
Corin scowls. "Mi'lady, is that what you wish?"
Bodoni (bak, sorry. :/)
GM says, "no response from inside the carruca, and Darius turns away and steps inside, shouts one word of command to the driver, and the mare starts walking"
Corin says, "I would feel more comfortable if we accompanied you within, milady.""
Bodoni looks about
GM says, "Darius' guards from earlier are not evident"
Corin says, "((is there any handholds at the rear of the carruca?))"
Corin [to Bodoni]: "What if he takes off with her??"
GM [to Corin]: there are plenty of handholds: the ornaments would provide good handholds and footholds
Bodoni says, "I doubt that lad. Though I too am wary of leaving her enclosed with such a snake."
Bodoni to corin under his breath
Corin decides to nimbly hold on the rear of the carruca in case he decides to take off.
Renard [to GM]: do we know where the party is being held?
Renard [to GM]: I suppose Garomach is still missing
Bodoni low to Corin "I'm thinkin' this peacock's got his sights on bedding our charge, and not abductin' her."
GM [to Renard]: it's at Lord Gelbach's villa. you don't know exactly where that is, but anyone from Lugdunum could tell you.
GM [to Renard]: yes, he's still not back.
Corin tries to get comfortable holding with his hands and feet.
Renard [to GM]: how many horses do we as a group have?
GM [to Corin]: you're going to try jumping onto the back of the carruca?
Corin says, "((yes))"
GM [to Renard]: just one, the one that draws your own carruca
Corin says, "((here comes another embarrassment))"
Corin says, "((lightly though, so not to draw attention))"
GM says, "ok, make a DX roll at -3 since it's moving, albeit slowly"
Bodoni sees what Corin's about to do "Lad...?"
Bodoni tries to get his before
Corin shrugs off Bodoni's hand.
Corin says, "((syntax for roll?))"
Bodoni sighs at Corin's antics, but smiles "As ye like it lad."
GM [to Corin]: roll 3d with dice
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 6 5] = 13 + 0 = 13.
Corin says, "missed by 1"
Corin says, "((oh jeez))"
GM says, "doh! you spring onto the back of the carriage, but your foot slips and you fall off, landing heavily on the cobblestones"
Bodoni Covers his mouth with a hand, and supresses a deep chuckle
Corin says, "these damn fancy clothes!" Corin gets up, brushing himself off indignantly."
Bodoni Helps Corin up "There we go lad, on ye feet. Must'nt be late."
Bodoni acts as if nothing happened
GM says, "luckily, you don't hurt yourself, but you do slightly soil your new clothes"
Corin is angry at the slight marks on his news clothes.
Corin scowls and runs after the carruca, trying again to jump on the back.
Bodoni says, "I'm sure the wee lass won't notice, lad."
Bodoni said reasurringly
GM says, "another word of command is shouted from inside and the carruca stops suddenly"
Corin stops before he jumps.
Corin stands, looking innocently.
GM says, "Darius' head pokes out. he is slightly smiling. "is someone throwing rocks? what was that noise?""
Corin says, "Must be the rough cobblestones. A loose one, perhaps.""
Bodoni says, "Aye. I did notice this street is in somewhat disrepair."
Bodoni nods
GM says, "[Darius] perhaps you could make sure it doesn't happen again? thanks."
GM says, "he withdraws his head, shouts another command"
GM says, "the carruca starts to move again"
Corin steps lightly onto the carruca as it pulls away.
Caralchis says, "How can he expect *us* to control these loose stones... perhaps he gives us even more credit than is due"
GM [to Corin]: make a DX roll, no penalty this time
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 1 5] = 7 + 0 = 7.
Bodoni To Caralchis "Aye, I've seen this before" ::motions to Corin:: "The lad has his heart of a sleeve for that lass."
Corin winks back at the others, giving a big grin.
Caralchis says, "I had been noticing that"
Corin keeps his head low so the driver does not notice.
GM [to Corin]: also make a Stealth roll to see if you were noticed
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 5 6] = 15 + 0 = 15.
Corin says, "made by 0"
Bodoni Grins and give Corin a thumbs up, but when he turns away..to Carlachis "Aye..in a large way."
GM says, "well, the carruca doesn't stop, so that's a good sign."
GM says, "ooc: man, nothing's easy, is it? :)"
Corin says, "((grin))"
Corin says, "((and my new clothes!))"
GM says, "the carruca wends its way through the narrow streets until it reaches the main north-south road that you entered the city on"
GM says, "it turns north on the road briefly, but before it reaches the main gate it turns toward the river and begins to climb a hill."
Corin hangs on as the carruca heads uphill.
GM says, "all along this hill road are fine villas, and traveling on the road you can see in the gloaming other carrucas ahead and behind you going up the hill as well"
Corin feels a little foolish, riding in this manner.
GM says, "the carruca crests the hill and heads toward the main gate of a large villa."
GM says, "ahead of you, you can see people walking toward a side gate, while carrucae enter by the main gate"
GM says, "the entire villa is surrounded by a high stone wall, covered with vines"
GM says, "there is a guard on either side of the main gate, each wearing highly polished lorica segmentate and bearing a spear and a sword"
GM says, "a well-dressed man greets each carruca as it enters"
Corin decides that the carruca is going where planned, and steps off before it enters the gate.
GM says, "Darius stops the carruca 20 yards before the gate, sticks his head out once more, and says, "servants enter over there", while pointing to the side gate"
GM says, "not waiting for a response, he gets the carruca moving again and it rolls toward the main gate"
Caralchis says, "I'll be sure to relate that information to the first servant I see"
Corin glowers at Darius and quickly steps through the side gate.
Caralchis follows Corin
Bodoni Follows the others
Renard walks over to the side-entrance, looking in.
GM says, "Darius' carruca is allowed inside as you walk toward the servants' entrance"
Corin says, "Lets catch up with Portia.""
Corin hurries towards the carruca with Portia within.
GM says, "here there are many other servants gathered about, and the scene is much less formal. again there are guards, but they are laughing and joking with the guest servants"
GM says, "as you approach, however, one of the guards stops laughing, lowers his spear to block the gate, looks you up and down, and says, "Hello there, I don't recognize you.""
GM says, "(the spear is held horizontally to block you way, not pointing at you)"
Renard says, "We're Portia's retinue"
Corin says, "We are with Darius and Portia." He nods towards the Carruca."
GM says, "[guard] oh, with Darius eh? he grows through guards faster than anyone i've ever known! hehe. we'll just have to check you for weapons. Lord Gelbach's rules, you know."
GM says, "grows = goes"
Corin stands back and tucks his dagger in the nich of his back. Corin then walks confidently through the gate.
GM says, "hearing no complaint, the other guard approaches, points to joseph's waist and says, "sorry, that knife will have to go. we'll return it when you leave.""
GM says, "joseph meekly hands over the knife"
GM [to Corin]: what are you doing about the spear in your way?
GM says, "the other guard starts cursorily patting down the rest of you"
Corin raises his hands and grins at the guard. "I am unarmed, but I'm sure we both could do with an ale. Shall I return with one?"
GM says, "[guard #1 (with the spear)] we'll just check, then, ok? we don't need an ale."
Corin says, "watch out though, I am not over my sickness..""
Corin coughs hard into his sleeve.
GM says, "the second guard is behind corin, checking the others"
Bodoni (Just like a cop! :D)
GM says, "[guard #1] make sure and check this one next."
GM says, "the second guard comes over to corin and starts patting him down"
GM [to Corin]: make a Holdout roll. you get +2 for the knife.
Corin says, "((default is?))"
GM [to Corin]: it's IQ-5
Corin says, "ug"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 4 4] = 11 + 0 = 11.
Corin says, "missed by three"
Bodoni (uh-oh...BRB afk!)
GM says, "the guard notices your knife."
Corin laughs and hands the jeweled knife to the guard. "Just an ornament."
GM says, "[guard #2] yep, he's carrying a knife. hand it over, son. what are you trying to do, sneaking that inside?"
Corin says, "Be careful with it though, it came with these clothes which I must return to the owner.""
Corin says, "Part of the costume, I guess..""
GM [to Corin]: guard #2 looks at you funny, not sure what to think
Bodoni speaks up "Tis a faimily treasure."
Bodoni says, "Something the lad's mother gave him. He was relucatant to turn it over."
GM says, "[guard #1] we'll just hold on to that until you leave, then."
Corin nods, "Be sure you do that."
Bodoni says, "aye, I'm sure you're a trustworthy fellow, ah..." ::fidgits for a name::"
GM says, "guard #1 tests the blade with his thumb. "nice knife, though. be careful with it, you might cut yourself.""
GM says, "[guard #1] you'll get it back. please proceed inside now."
Corin reluctantly hurries towards the carruca.
Bodoni (HE's not gonna tell me his name? :D)
Corin says, "((should have stayed on the carruca, might have slipped inside unnoticed."
GM [to Corin]: or been impaled :)
Corin says, "((didnt like the idea of getting poked off by a spear))"
Bodoni (Warrior 1: "How did he die?", Warrior 2: "Stupidly. :D")
GM says, "at long last you enter the villa and are greeted by a servants' boss"
Corin looks around nervously for any sign of Portia or the Carruca.
Renard says, "Thank God he took that away from you. I feel much better. Corin, let's have something to drink!"
GM says, "[boss] welcome to the banquet! i'm Meridides, head of Lord Gelbach's corps of servants. servants can go inside as long as you remain inconspicuous and on the periphery of the party."
GM says, "[Meridides] Lord Gelbach wouldn't like if any of the servants disrupted anything, so stay out of trouble and everything will go fine. have a good time!"
Bodoni nods
GM says, "(ooc: and that means YOU, corin! :)"
Corin says, "ooc hehe I'm going to swing from the canopies!"
GM says, "Meridides moves on to speak with other servants, and you look around the place"
Corin says, "Where is Portia?""
GM [to Corin]: not in sight, but let me describe the villa real quick and you can go look around
GM says, "the main building is of typical construction: an open square with an opening in one side leading to a cental courtyard"
GM says, "for the banquet, most of the rooms facing the courtyard have been opened wide, creating a large open space partially covered around the edges"
GM says, "there are several braziers blazing with light about the courtyard, and dozens of oil lamps and candles. several dozen very finely-dressed people are mingling in the courtyard, and maybe three times that number are at the periphery acting inconspicuous"
Corin skirts around the periphery, looking for Portia.
Corin says, "((tracking skill? grin))"
GM says, "she's easy to spot, talking animatedly with a small knot of people. Darius is at her side."
GM says, "renard has no trouble getting a drink from the kitchen."
GM says, "the servants are fetching food and drink for the guests, but their servants have to get thing themselves"
Corin breathes a sigh of relief when he sees Portia is safe, and grabs himself a drink of water, keeping her within his sight.
GM says, "one of the men in the group Portia and Darius are in stands out in particular"
GM says, "he is easily the most poorly-dressed of the entire banquet"
Bodoni watches Portia from a distance as I glance about
Corin edges closer so he can hear the conversation but not be easily seen.
Renard - what drinks are available?
GM says, "his hair is mussed and he has a smudge of soot or something behind his left ear"
GM [to Renard]: mostly wine, all the way from the straight stuff to mulled
GM [to Renard]: water, of course, would also be available if you wanted it.
Corin studies the ill-dressed man carefully.
Bodoni hovers near the food tables, eating quite a bit as I keep an eye on our charge
GM [to Corin]: it seems that whenever he speaks, the conversation in the group comes to a screeching and embarrassing halt before one of the others starts it up again
GM [to Corin]: Darius seems quite amused by this
Corin gets the attention of a nearby female servant. "Excuse me, do you know who that is?" Corin nods towards the man with mussed hair.
GM says, "the f.s. curtly replied, "Modag, of course." she doesn't seem interested in you."
Bodoni Tries some of the more interesting foods
Bodoni takes a deep gulp from a cup on wine he holds
Corin slips the servant some money. "What can you tell me of Modag?"
Bodoni grins happily "This is certainly a job I can live with."
GM says, "the f.s. looks at the money as if you were handing her a slimy frog. "what is this?""
Caralchis smiles "certainly less work then marching and fighting"
Renard raises cups in toast to Bodoni - "To the mystery of why and how we ended up here!"
Corin [to servant]: "A gift for you?"
Bodoni nods "Aye, Renard, Indeed."
GM says, "[f.s.] i am well looked after by my master and have no need of such things."
Corin shrugs and returns the money to his pocket. "well, can you tell me of this Modag please?"
GM says, "[f.s.] *sighing* what do you want to know?"
Corin says, "What does he do for work?""
Caralchis sips at some wine
GM says, "[f.s.] work? Modag doesn't work, he thinks. as if he styled himself a Greek."
Corin says, "Thinks? hrmmm.Is he a good man, trustworthy?""
GM says, "[f.s.] i really don't know. now can you leave me alone? i think i see that my master's cup is empty."
Corin says, "sure, run along. It's been a pleasure.""
Corin turns and tries to get closer to the group to hear their conversation.
GM says, "there are a lot of other voices, including one very loud man whose voice tends to drown out all nearby conversion"
GM says, "however, you can make out a few snippets, including several of the things Modag has to say since he is facing you directly"
Corin tries not to look at Modag directly.
GM says, "the group seems to be talking mostly about current events in Lugdunum: who is sleeping with whom, what entertainment is happening soon, what the Church is up to, that sort of thing"
Corin sips his water slowly.
GM says, "Modag's comments are usually related to the stars or numbers, which seems to be the source of consternation in the others"
Bodoni To Caralchis "Have an eye of that my freind." :points to a particuarly pretty servant girl across the room:
GM says, "after about an hour, the night is fully dark although the courtyard itself is brightly lit. a hush descends over the crowd as Lord Gelbach appears from a back room."
Caralchis whistles
GM says, "[Gelbach] Greetings, friends! i am pleased you all could join me here tonight to celebrate the birth of my son, Anbach."
Caralchis (to Bodoni quietly) "so this is what all of this is about"
GM says, "[Gelbach] even though we continue to mourn the terrible loss of Pedronius, our lives do go on."
Bodoni quietly "Surely. Seems like it. They've got great food here I'll say that for 'im."
GM says, "Gelbach goes on in this vein for a few minutes. he's a good public speaker."
Corin looks over at Portia.
GM says, "after his speech he introduces his wife and son. his wife carries the infant into the courtyard and show him to everyone, then begins to greet each of the guests in turn."
GM [to Corin]: Portia is standing with the group, watching with interest
GM [to Corin]: the group being Modag, Darius, and a few others
Corin sighs quietly to himself and watches the group while listening to Gelbach.
Renard tenses with paranoia of the occult
Johan2 [Guest] has arrived.
Johan2 [Guest] waves.
GM says, "after the presentation of the infant, Anbach is handed off to a servant and Gelbach claps his hands."
Johan2 [Guest] says, ""Sorry to be two hours late, but I figured it was better than nothing.""
Corin says, "((hiya Johan))"
Johan2 [Guest] nods.
Johan2 [Guest] says, "I thought that's what it was"
Johan2 [Guest] says, "I must have hit some typos"
Johan2 [Guest] says, "brb"
Johan2 [Guest] has disconnected.
The housekeeper arrives to remove Johan2 [Guest].
John has arrived.
GM says, "servants start carrying those low eating couches the Romans used into the courtyard"
John says, "I forgot the name was john not johan"
John says, "dont let me interrupt...sorry"
GM says, "there is one per guest (servants not included, of course) and the couches are set up in a set of rings, six couches to a ring"
GM says, "once all of the guests are comfortable, the main meal is brought out"
GM says, "this lasts for a while, during which acting as servant is both boring and difficult as the wonderful smells of the food waft into your noses. of course, some of you have already eaten plenty, *cough* bodoni *cough*."
GM says, "Darius is clearly hitting it off pretty well with Portia, although he is also drinking quite a bit and is slurring his words by dessert."
Bodoni (Laughs)
Renard says, "Brother, let's eat. We've had enough to drink"
Corin sticks to drinking water, although he carouses a bit with Bodoni and nearby females.
John wants to get his fill while the gettin's good.
John says, "I'm sure his table manners are impressive"
GM says, "around about this time, corin, watching carefully, sees Darius lean over to Portia and whisper something into her ear"
Corin elbows Bodoni, motioning towards Portia and Darius.
GM says, "then he licks her earlobe"
Bodoni looks
GM says, "Portia jumps to her feet, upsetting a nearby tray and nearly knocking over one of the nearby servants"
Bodoni watches Portia's reaction, makes ready to break up the peacock's fun
Bodoni moves quickly over
Corin growls under his breath, and hurries towards Portia.
GM says, "she shouts "Forget it!" to Darius and runs off"
Corin runs after Portia.
Renard quickly runs around the outside of the courtyard to intercept her - full speed
Renard drops his food to the floor in the process
GM says, "she's heading away from where your group is standing, towards the edge of the courtyard"
Bodoni looms over Darius "So, what exactly should she forget, my ~good~ man?"
Corin races after her.
GM [to Corin]: to reach her you'd have to go around the edge of the courtyard as Renard is doing, or else plow through the couches in the middle
Renard [to Bodoni]: -- you misread -- *she* said 'forget it' to *him*
John says, "with a delayed reaction, Johan knocks his food over and follosw Renard"
Caralchis looks at Darius, with one eyebrow raised, and moves to stand beside Bodoni
GM says, "Darius blinks slowly and starts to get to his feet, looking owlishly after Portia"
Bodoni (I know, Renard. I'm looking for him to tell me. I wanna a piece of this Peacock. :P)
GM says, "let's start taking turns or this is going to get confusing"
John is trying desperately to keep pace with the fleet-footed Renard
GM says, "now, corin and renard and johan are running around the edge of the courtyard but have to go about three times as far as Portia does, so she reaches the room first"
GM says, "when you get there, Portia has darted through a room at the edge of the courtward and through a door into the interior of the villa"
GM says, "corin and renard get there at about the same time, with johan a couple of seconds behind"
GM says, "corin?"
Corin tries to follow Portia to the room within.
GM says, "renard?"
GM says, "johan is still running."
GM says, "bodoni, darius is getting to his feet. what do you do?"
Renard doesn't pause until he reaches her
John says, "deck him!"
John grins.
Bodoni waits for him to raise but interposes myself "I'm waiting, peacock."
GM says, "caralchis, what about you?"
Caralchis will stand calmly by.. for now
GM says, "[Joseph] Father, Darius' guards are here!"
GM says, "(to Corin, Renard, Johan) we'll get back to the Portia scene in a moment :)"
Corin says, "((ok))"
John catches up.
Bodoni glances in Joseph's direction
GM says, "Darius stands up and starts to follow Portia by stepping around Bodoni"
Bodoni Steps right in fornt so he solidly connects with my chest
GM says, "[Darius] out of my way, old man"
Bodoni says, "None of that. Your liberties with lady Portia are at an end."
GM says, "he does connect, actually, and rebounds with a surprised look on his face. he's pretty smashed."
Bodoni says, "Close that mouth pup, or you'll have to wire it shut."
GM says, "the five men you saw earlier guarding Darius have approached and are moving toward Darius and Bodoni"
GM says, "two of them are covering Joseph and Caralchis. they do not appear to be armed"
Bodoni says, "Ye seem a bit under the waether ~lad~, mayhaps a good dunking would right ye?"
Bodoni (weather)
GM says, "the other conversations have all stopped by now and everyone is looked at the proceedings"
GM says, "[Darius] guards, please remove thish unpleasantly one-eyed obstacle from my path"
Bodoni Folds his arms across his chest
Caralchis glances around
GM [to Caralchis]: one of the guards is two yards from you, arms slightly bent and feet apart, watching you intently
Renard - [for some reason, I can't get my image of Bodoni as a hairy scottish highlander out of my head]
Bodoni (Um, actually.... :D)
GM says, "the other three of Darius' guards move up to Bodoni, two on one side and one on the other"
GM says, "note that at this point all five of you - Bodoni, Darius, and the three guards - are standing inside a ring of six couches, four of which remain occupied by guests. all of the servants have vacated the area."
GM says, "[guard #1] alright, fellow, let's stand aside now"
Bodoni Stays put "Ye want me to move? I simply can't Not while my charge is still about.
Bodoni says, "Ye have your job, and I have mine."
GM says, "[guard #1] very well. (he motions to the other two guards)"
GM says, "a guard on either side of you grabs for your arms."
Bodoni Doesn't retaliate since it may endanger the overall mission
Bodoni But doesn't go quietly, goes limp
GM says, "they seize your arms and struggle to hold you up when you go limp, but carry you, boots dragging, out of the ring of couches"
GM says, "caralchis, are you doing anything here? if not, i'm going to switch back to the Portia thread"
Bodoni knows the others have Portia, but happy to have embarrased that peacock for a little while
Caralchis follows Bodoni and his captors at a distance
GM says, "brb"
John runs up to Renard and says Where is she?
GM says, "back"
GM says, "corin, renard and johan: you have no trouble following Portia, who has slipped into an interior hallway and collapsed, sobbing, onto an ornate bench there"
Corin kneels down besides Portia. "Are you ok, M'lady?"
John pulls up near the bench
Renard says, "Shall we escort you back to the inn?"
GM says, "[Portia] *sob* ... all the same! *sob*"
GM says, "Portia is incoherent at first, and doesn't indicate a response to Renard's question"
John says, ""What's the matter?""
Corin nods to Renard, "Yes, Miss Portia, let us take you safely back to the inn."
GM says, "ok, back to bodoni momentarily... Portia is starting to gather herself but still hasn't managed a coherent response after a minute or so"
John looks around to make sure we weren't followed
Bodoni (Corwin: ::counts his blessings. Portia is now vulnerable. Our resident archer thinks she'll be easy pickings!:: :P ;D)
Corin says, "((nah, she thinks we're all dogs...))"
GM says, "the two guards carrying bodoni merely move him to the edge of the courtyard and drop him there. Darius watches, and when they are done he motions to them."
Bodoni rises and watches the peacock
GM says, "all five guards then accompany Darius as he walks around the edge of the courtyard to where Portia went"
GM says, "joseph watches his father"
GM says, "so what do you and caralchis do? just watch? follow? try to intervene? something else?"
Bodoni Follow them quickly
Caralchis follows as well
GM says, "the conversations have started up again now that the tension has died down"
GM says, "one of the men in Darius' ring also rises to follow Bodoni, Joseph and Caralchis"
Corin stands and peers cautiously out the door to see if Darius is coming.
Bodoni Tries to get to Corin before Darius does, knowing Corin will most likely explode if he seems Darius now
GM says, "about the time Portia is responsive again, Darius appears in the doorway to the hall, his guards behind him"
Corin quickly closes the door, his back to it.
Renard - windows?
Renard - contents?
GM [to Corin]: you were tending to Portia, and i think you wouldn't have been watching for Darius if i hadn't played that little outdoor scene publicly... do you?
Corin says, "((heh, ok.))"
John says, "I was watching"
John says, "and I would have immediately informed him"
John smiles.
GM [to Renard]: the hallway has no windows. there are lit oil lamps providing light and a few small tables and such.
GM [to John]: that's true
Renard - other exits, then?
Corin says, "((we have time to shut the door then?))"
GM [to Renard]: several doors, and being a hallway it extends in two directions. in both of them in turns a corner.
GM [to Corin]: when johan warns you of Darius' approach, you jump to your feet and shout "close the door" to him
GM says, "johan reaches around the pulls the door shut"
GM says, "... and pulls..."
John says, "yes"
John says, "no eyehole of any sort?"
Renard says, "Let's find our way out of here"
GM [to John]: nope
Renard - opens each door and peaks inside
John holds onto the door handle while Renard looks for other exits.
GM [to Corin]: you can't put your back to the door, or at least it wouldn't help much, since it opens into the room (i.e. out of the hallway)
John says, "out of curiousity, can the door be barred...do we have a small length of wood or soemthing?"
GM [to John]: no obvious way to do that - it opens the wrong way
John says, "well, if he had a handle, and it opens outwards, it seems rather easy"
John says, "I assume it has a knob"
Corin yells, trying to sound like Gelbach, "That blasted Darius, ruining my party! He'd better leave now or I'll have his head!"
GM [to John]: you are in a hallway. the door opens into the room, which is open into the courtyard. so it opens out from where you are.
Corin says, "((wife is calling *sniff*))"
GM says, "we'll quit momentarily, if we can find our way to a stopping point"
John says, "right..."
John says, "OK"
John says, "gotta go Corin?"
Corin says, "couple more"
GM says, "corin does a remarkable imitation of Lord Gelbach's voice, a talent you had never seen in him before"
John says, "have the others guys said anything through the door (or that we can overhear)?"
GM says, "you hear muted conversation, then Darius says "Lord Gelbach?""
Bodoni Watching the peacock, waiting to stop him if he tries to enter
GM says, "*** STOP SESSION ***"
-- End log: Sunday, October 8, 2000 12:09:54 pm LunaSoft MOO time --