FFD6 The Dicening, Group 2, To Kill The Beast - Page 13

Krylo · 01-29-2011, 09:09 PM

Argath's attack struck with a speed and fierceness that took Caspin entirely by surprise, forcing him to slide backwards to avoid being run completely through. The wound was still quite serious, however.

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Argath rolls a critical, doing 19 damage. Woulda been 38 had Caspin not been defending.

Geminex · 01-29-2011, 09:13 PM

Docus smiled, nodded. "I'm glad that you are reasonable. As for the interest, you can demand what you like. But if you want people to borrow from you, you'll have to be reasonable. I don't think people will go for 15:10 if they can get better rates from their other teammates. If you'd like a profit, you'll go 12:10 at most." He nodded again, gratified, as she agreed. This seemed to be dragging on, and, as much as he enjoyed negotiating with others, he had better things to do.

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OOC: Speaking of dragging on, can I assume that the rest of the party will pay? I know this isn't great role-playing, but jegus, it's 10 gil we're talking about here, and I don't wanna have the posts flowing back and forth. Docus will approach everyone with a "Hi. Nice rooms, yes? Sadly, they need to be payed for. 10 gil for tonight, plus breakfast tomorrow. If you're broke, Vera will lend you 10, provided you pay her back 12 later. I recommend you agree."

If you wanna write a response post, I'll edit each individual encounter into this post. If not, just lemme know in-discussion or via PM how they respond.

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Money in pocket, smile on his face, he headed out to find the last two party members, Argath and Caspin. The plan was to get the money from Caspin, give the money to Argath, and then give Vera what was hers. All smooth, in theory, and then they could get on with it. But he realized that it it did not bode well that the two were out together, and when he came across their landlady, leaving the kitchen, clearly shocked, he realized his skills would yet again be required. He brushed past a very confused-looking female, entered the kitchen and heard grunts of extertion somewhere near the back door. He hurried through, and brought his hand to his forehead again as he saw his two teammates fighting. And not just brawling, he realized. Argath had drawn his spear, and Caspin was bleeding. Thankfully, Caspin had dropped Docus' staff on the ground, and he stooped to pick it up.

Then he raised a hand and drew on the power flowing around him and in him. He hadn't called upon it in a while, but it was there. Familiar, like an old friend. Though in this case, his only friend was an arsonist. He had never bothered to learn many more spells, he'd been too focused on his studies. But he'd learn. And for now, it would suffice, he hoped. He let it flow through his hands, not a lot, but... enough. Enough to feel the heat on his palms and on his face, enough to relish the incredible sensation of magic. Certainly enough to send a burst of flame into the air. And a blast of noise through the inn. With any luck, someone would come to try and help. Until then, his best option was to set Argath on fire unless he stopped. "Enough! Back off or someone burns."

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Docus uses intuitive magic to create a pretty distraction and try to startle both of them into pausing.

Overcast · 01-29-2011, 09:25 PM

Caspin wasn't particularly in the mood to be distracted. He was about to die. What he was in the mood for was running away, and that he could pull off. He shoved his finger into his wound to try to staunch the bleeding with his outfit before he turned on the balls of his feet and took off running, jumping off for a nearby awning and pulling himself over.

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Athletics check for getting the fuck out of there.

Dracorion · 01-29-2011, 09:32 PM

"Grr!" Argath growled, watching the Hume try to run away. "Why the hell do you have to meddle in everything?!" He yelled, turning upon the Tarut. He looked just about ready to attack the little Mage.

Geminex · 01-29-2011, 09:37 PM

Docus cocked his head, raised his staff in one hand. "Because, my friend, people like you make it necessary. I do not care about insults or grudges. Those petty, those are... irrelevant. What we are here for is real. 750 gil, recognition, power. That is relevant. And I do not intend to let you endanger our party, and with it, our goals, for the sake of proving your manhood." A wry smile crossed his face, one that was not at all warm. "And I recommend you either use that spear or drop it. If you use it, you burn. If you drop it..." He held up a pouch with the other hand. "I've got some gil that belongs to you. Carrot and stick, my friend. Which would you prefer?"

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This would probably be a good time for an opposed charisma check.

Overcast · 01-29-2011, 09:41 PM

Caspin put some distance between the two of them then jumped off the rooftop and hit the ground gently, he stared backward keeping a thought of where he came from and began sneaking his way into position. An unfair advantage was just fine for him, he didn't want the bastard to see it coming.

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Move into long distance. Awareness check to find Argath. If successful, begin casting homing laser.

Dracorion · 01-29-2011, 09:55 PM

"Oh, what the hell do you care?" Argath growled, looking downright feral. "Nobody likes that bastard anyway, and we don't need him! The asshole's likely to get us in trouble anyway. So why don't you just keep your nose in your own business, Tarut?"

Geminex · 01-29-2011, 10:06 PM

Docus tensed. Time to talk fast. "For one, killing people because you dislike them is not a valid course of action. For another, I'm sure he has his... uses. And if he does get us into trouble, we can still reject him. But, for now, all he has done is antagonize you, and, with apologies to your injured pride, that is not quite sufficient for me to approve of you executing him. Finally, we wouldn't be losing one party member. We'd be losing two, cause if I had let you finish him, you wouldn't be around anymore either. As it is, if you drop the spear, I can... salvage the situation. Come on. Be reasonable. You might get out of this without losing too much."

Dracorion · 01-29-2011, 10:17 PM

"Bah." Argath consented to hold his spear at his side and stand straight, meaning to show he wasn't a threat at the moment. "Nothing's changed. You're still going to give me my money, and he's still an asshole."

Krylo · 01-29-2011, 10:19 PM

As Argath lowered his spear a beam of light pierced through the darkness, zigging around obstacles in ways that light should never move, to burn directly into Argath's back, piercing cleanly through him, the wounds cauterizing from the heat of the blast as the light dissipated a few inches past his chest.

It, luckily, failed to hit any critical organs, but the dragoon still suddenly found it hard to stand.

The light could be traced back to its source easily enough, but neither Docus nor Argath couldn't make out what, exactly, that source was currently.

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Argath takes 22 damage.

01-29-2011, 09:09 PM	#121
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Argath's attack struck with a speed and fierceness that took Caspin entirely by surprise, forcing him to slide backwards to avoid being run completely through. The wound was still quite serious, however. ---- Argath rolls a critical, doing 19 damage. Woulda been 38 had Caspin not been defending. __________________ I am very tired.

01-29-2011, 09:13 PM	#122
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	Docus smiled, nodded. "I'm glad that you are reasonable. As for the interest, you can demand what you like. But if you want people to borrow from you, you'll have to be reasonable. I don't think people will go for 15:10 if they can get better rates from their other teammates. If you'd like a profit, you'll go 12:10 at most." He nodded again, gratified, as she agreed. This seemed to be dragging on, and, as much as he enjoyed negotiating with others, he had better things to do. ------ OOC: Speaking of dragging on, can I assume that the rest of the party will pay? I know this isn't great role-playing, but jegus, it's 10 gil we're talking about here, and I don't wanna have the posts flowing back and forth. Docus will approach everyone with a "Hi. Nice rooms, yes? Sadly, they need to be payed for. 10 gil for tonight, plus breakfast tomorrow. If you're broke, Vera will lend you 10, provided you pay her back 12 later. I recommend you agree." If you wanna write a response post, I'll edit each individual encounter into this post. If not, just lemme know in-discussion or via PM how they respond. ------- Money in pocket, smile on his face, he headed out to find the last two party members, Argath and Caspin. The plan was to get the money from Caspin, give the money to Argath, and then give Vera what was hers. All smooth, in theory, and then they could get on with it. But he realized that it it did not bode well that the two were out together, and when he came across their landlady, leaving the kitchen, clearly shocked, he realized his skills would yet again be required. He brushed past a very confused-looking female, entered the kitchen and heard grunts of extertion somewhere near the back door. He hurried through, and brought his hand to his forehead again as he saw his two teammates fighting. And not just brawling, he realized. Argath had drawn his spear, and Caspin was bleeding. Thankfully, Caspin had dropped Docus' staff on the ground, and he stooped to pick it up. Then he raised a hand and drew on the power flowing around him and in him. He hadn't called upon it in a while, but it was there. Familiar, like an old friend. Though in this case, his only friend was an arsonist. He had never bothered to learn many more spells, he'd been too focused on his studies. But he'd learn. And for now, it would suffice, he hoped. He let it flow through his hands, not a lot, but... enough. Enough to feel the heat on his palms and on his face, enough to relish the incredible sensation of magic. Certainly enough to send a burst of flame into the air. And a blast of noise through the inn. With any luck, someone would come to try and help. Until then, his best option was to set Argath on fire unless he stopped. "Enough! Back off or someone burns." ----- Docus uses intuitive magic to create a pretty distraction and try to startle both of them into pausing. Last edited by Geminex; 01-29-2011 at 09:19 PM.

01-29-2011, 09:25 PM	#123
Overcast Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trespassing in the graveyard Posts: 3,076	Caspin wasn't particularly in the mood to be distracted. He was about to die. What he was in the mood for was running away, and that he could pull off. He shoved his finger into his wound to try to staunch the bleeding with his outfit before he turned on the balls of his feet and took off running, jumping off for a nearby awning and pulling himself over. ------ Athletics check for getting the fuck out of there. __________________ Time to bust out the glow sticks!

01-29-2011, 09:32 PM	#124
Dracorion Moves Like Jagger, Kupo! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: To the south, a little to the left... Or to the right. Posts: 4,910	"Grr!" Argath growled, watching the Hume try to run away. "Why the hell do you have to meddle in everything?!" He yelled, turning upon the Tarut. He looked just about ready to attack the little Mage. __________________ Dracorion's dumbass color is Royal Blue. If you see that color, you better run the fuck away.

01-29-2011, 09:41 PM	#126
Overcast Cinderella Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trespassing in the graveyard Posts: 3,076	Caspin put some distance between the two of them then jumped off the rooftop and hit the ground gently, he stared backward keeping a thought of where he came from and began sneaking his way into position. An unfair advantage was just fine for him, he didn't want the bastard to see it coming. ----- Move into long distance. Awareness check to find Argath. If successful, begin casting homing laser. __________________ Time to bust out the glow sticks!

01-29-2011, 09:37 PM	#125
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	Docus cocked his head, raised his staff in one hand. "Because, my friend, people like you make it necessary. I do not care about insults or grudges. Those petty, those are... irrelevant. What we are here for is real. 750 gil, recognition, power. That is relevant. And I do not intend to let you endanger our party, and with it, our goals, for the sake of proving your manhood." A wry smile crossed his face, one that was not at all warm. "And I recommend you either use that spear or drop it. If you use it, you burn. If you drop it..." He held up a pouch with the other hand. "I've got some gil that belongs to you. Carrot and stick, my friend. Which would you prefer?" ------- This would probably be a good time for an opposed charisma check.

01-29-2011, 09:55 PM	#127
Dracorion Moves Like Jagger, Kupo! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: To the south, a little to the left... Or to the right. Posts: 4,910	"Oh, what the hell do you care?" Argath growled, looking downright feral. "Nobody likes that bastard anyway, and we don't need him! The asshole's likely to get us in trouble anyway. So why don't you just keep your nose in your own business, Tarut?" __________________ Dracorion's dumbass color is Royal Blue. If you see that color, you better run the fuck away.

01-29-2011, 10:06 PM	#128
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	Docus tensed. Time to talk fast. "For one, killing people because you dislike them is not a valid course of action. For another, I'm sure he has his... uses. And if he does get us into trouble, we can still reject him. But, for now, all he has done is antagonize you, and, with apologies to your injured pride, that is not quite sufficient for me to approve of you executing him. Finally, we wouldn't be losing one party member. We'd be losing two, cause if I had let you finish him, you wouldn't be around anymore either. As it is, if you drop the spear, I can... salvage the situation. Come on. Be reasonable. You might get out of this without losing too much."

01-29-2011, 10:17 PM	#129
Dracorion Moves Like Jagger, Kupo! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: To the south, a little to the left... Or to the right. Posts: 4,910	"Bah." Argath consented to hold his spear at his side and stand straight, meaning to show he wasn't a threat at the moment. "Nothing's changed. You're still going to give me my money, and he's still an asshole." __________________ Dracorion's dumbass color is Royal Blue. If you see that color, you better run the fuck away.

01-29-2011, 10:19 PM	#130
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	As Argath lowered his spear a beam of light pierced through the darkness, zigging around obstacles in ways that light should never move, to burn directly into Argath's back, piercing cleanly through him, the wounds cauterizing from the heat of the blast as the light dissipated a few inches past his chest. It, luckily, failed to hit any critical organs, but the dragoon still suddenly found it hard to stand. The light could be traced back to its source easily enough, but neither Docus nor Argath couldn't make out what, exactly, that source was currently. --- Argath takes 22 damage. __________________ I am very tired.