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Ditch
(sammichweasel)
10/21/2011 7:21:20 AM
PostID: 412706
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"But what about Stik, Bitmak, and Filkflik? They still run to TukTux and get squooshed! But Hookface no eat them..." Ditch's eyes go wide as a realization spreads. "Magic tasty herbs make Hookface no eat, but YOU save Pitch and Ditch! BLOOD OATH!"
The kobold spits in his hand, then runs his rapier across it, slaps the mess to his chest, and stares intently at Aelonn and Kelzanarr, apparently waiting intently for something.
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Pitch
(zilonox)
10/21/2011 7:40:13 AM
PostID: 412709
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"YOU RIGHT!," Pitch shouts, turning to Ditch. "Only protect from eating!"
Rather than spit in his hand, Pitch licks it just before using one of his sharp canine teeth to open a small gouge in his palm, then slaps his open hand onto his chest as well after turning towards the taller folk.
It's suddenly obvious that Pitch doesn't carry any weapons.
This post last edited on 10/21/2011 7:41:03 AM
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Aelonn
(dwightm)
10/21/2011 10:21:45 AM
PostID: 412715
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"Uhh... yer welcome?"
Still pretty sure that stuff made you savory, not safer...
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Ditch
(sammichweasel)
10/21/2011 10:28:36 AM
PostID: 412717
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Letting the goo trickle as he smiles at Aelonn's acceptance of the pact, Ditch trots over to him and takes up a position on his flank. "Yes, it savoried us from getting eated! Like you savoried Ditch and Pitch from getting squooshed!" As he talks, he inspects the elf's equipment, assessing how he can best help him.
"You need something to stop stabbing you, let Ditch know, okay? Ditch fix! Also, any... rats you see, Ditch kill dead."
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Aelonn
(dwightm)
10/21/2011 10:48:19 AM
PostID: 412719
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"Riiiiiight... Well, glad I could be of help. I actually got some business up in town there, so I guess I'll just see ya around.... Sometime..."
Suspicions begin to form in the back of Aelonn's mind. He'd intended to make this journey as he'd made most of the journeys in his life. Alone.
Helping a creature escape a deadly threat was one thing. Having said creature(s) tag along on his quest for his past and, well whatever else he was looking for, THAT was a different story.
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Ditch
(sammichweasel)
10/21/2011 10:57:53 AM
PostID: 412722
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"Right! Sometime, Allatime! Ditch now Blood Pacted. Ditch your humble fixer! No worry, Ditch good at... stuff." He nods vigorously as he squints in concentration, trying to find an example he hasn't already mentioned.
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Aelonn
(dwightm)
10/21/2011 11:17:17 AM
PostID: 412729
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Aelonn's annoyance and resolve are crumbling. He is actually starting to like this little guy. How to make him understand Aelonn just prefers doing things on his own?
"Look I 'preciate the offer, but I'm kinda used to doin' stuff on my own, ya know? And I'm hopin' to find a way to meet more folks, well, like me. As in elves like me. An' I'm not so sure how kindly they'd take to you and yer buddy there."
"Not that there's anythin' wrong with you or anything." he adds hastily. "Ya seem like a nice enough fella. I just, well... His voice trails off, unsure how to continue.
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Aelonn
(dwightm)
10/21/2011 11:18:33 AM
PostID: 412730
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Kelzanarr
(cooneypete)
10/21/2011 11:23:18 AM
PostID: 412732
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"Kelzanar, was it? I'm Aelonn, by the way."
Kelzanarr smiles a grim smile and says, "Well met, Aelonn. May you live and die in glorious battle."
"....It strong magic cuz Ditch an' me protected from Hookface. It work for you too. I keep it! Protect us more!,"
Kelzenarr nods sagely, though he clearly has no idea if any of this is true.
The kobold spits in his hand, then runs his rapier across it, slaps the mess to his chest, and stares intently at Aelonn and Kelzanarr, apparently waiting intently for something.
Kelzenarr blinks. "You, ah, should not injure yourself..." he says quietly. He then nods in agreement with whatever Aelonn said.
Aelonn's annoyance and resolve are crumbling. He is actually starting to like this little guy. How to make him understand Aelonn just prefers doing things on his own?
"Look I 'preciate the offer, but I'm kinda used to doin' stuff on my own, ya know? And I'm hopin' to find a way to meet more folks, well, like me. As in elves like me. An' I'm not so sure how kindly they'd take to you and yer buddy there."
"Not that there's anythin' wrong with you or anything." he adds hastily. "Ya seem like a nice enough fella. I just, well... His voice trails off, unsure how to continue.
Kelzenarr steps up to Aelonn. "It is clear you usually feel your road is your own. I do understand this, as often my missions are seeped in solitude, which I find of some comfort. Sometimes, however, our roads are meant to merge. We were brought together for a reason, and perhaps, if but briefly, we could assist each other.
"I, myself, am seeking a particular person in the city, and would find your assistance and the assistance of these small beings of great use in navigating this new environment. Meanwhile, you clearly have some business in the city. May I know what it is, so that we may assist you?"
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Aelonn
(dwightm)
10/21/2011 11:32:26 AM
PostID: 412733
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"Well, far as navigatin' the city, I don't know how much help I'd be. Before my dad died, we'd come in a couple times a year to sell stuff from the harvest. But I really only know the marketplace and the inn we usually stay at - the Drunken Morkoth."
"As regardin' my business, like I said, I'm hopin' ta meet some more elves, and a .... someone told me that I might find some in the city. I never heard that before, but I guess I wasn't really lookin' back then."
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Ditch
(sammichweasel)
10/21/2011 11:33:29 AM
PostID: 412735
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He nods thoroughly. "Ditch unnerstand. You no want Ditch to have to suffer in Blood Pact! Is very nice, but Ditch gets it. You no worry, Ditch not mind." He points at his own eyes, then at Aelonn.
"We on same tablet. You no worry, Ditch let you say you no want Ditch. Ditch know what you mean."
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Game Master
(Smash)
10/21/2011 11:35:46 AM
PostID: 412736
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Ahh, it’s so nice to see the bonds of fealty solidifying, at least in the kobold’s eyes. If one believes the old tales to scare little humans, Pitch and Ditch are, at a minimum, protected from the bite of vampires.
Pitche's stalwart belief in the garland's protection.. may just make it so. (placebo effect)... or get him killed. One of the two...
The sun finally sets beyond the western peaks leaving just an orange glow to reflect off of the high wispy clouds.
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Kelzanarr
(cooneypete)
10/21/2011 12:29:47 PM
PostID: 412744
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Kelzanarr turns to Ditch. "Did you swear the Blood Pact to me as well?" He seems quite serious in this question.
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Pitch
(zilonox)
10/21/2011 12:29:49 PM
PostID: 412745
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"Diiiitch," Pitch says with a sidelong glance towards Aelonn, "he looking for laaaAAAaady elf. You now worry," he says turning his attention back to Aelonn, "we help you find l'elf. You too", he says to Kelzanarr, "we help you find, uh, purple lady you look for! We swear by blood oath!"
This post last edited on 10/21/2011 12:31:59 PM
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Aelonn
(dwightm)
10/21/2011 12:47:41 PM
PostID: 412750
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(turns bright red) "Uhhh... that's not exactly what I... I mean, uhhh.... shoot!
Aelonn jams his hands into his pocket, looks at the ground and starts walking faster.
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Pitch
(zilonox)
10/21/2011 12:53:35 PM
PostID: 412751
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"Oh, you one those. That okay, we help you find man elf instead!," he exclaims cheerfully.
This post last edited on 10/21/2011 1:01:10 PM
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Ditch
(sammichweasel)
10/21/2011 1:02:33 PM
PostID: 412753
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Ditch nods vigorously at Kelzanarr. "Yup, he accept for both you!"
He follows Pitch a bit, but looks puzzled. "Why for he want lady or man elf and not the other? Lady elfs not good at talking? Or maybe man elfs make better soup?" He scratches the scales on his head.
"Ditch not unnerstand, but okay! Ditch find man elf for you! You must really like soup!"
This post last edited on 10/21/2011 1:06:17 PM
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Aelonn
(dwightm)
10/21/2011 1:28:04 PM
PostID: 412755
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"Oh gods.... No, you don't understand. I'm not looking for that kinda, uh, companionship. It's just, well, I was raised out here by humans. They were real nice to me an' all, but it's not the same as havin' a real family, knowing where you come from, ya know?
"Like you fellas, you got, well I guess, you had all them other kobolds around when you was growin' up, right? Like yer family? An' even now, at least you got each other. I never had that. That's all."
Aelonn takes a deep breath, surprising himself at having revealed so much to these creatures he has just met. Maybe this blood pact thing is starting to get to him? Or maybe escaping from a hungry red dragon together is just one of those things that bond disparate individuals quicker than normal.
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Ditch
(sammichweasel)
10/21/2011 1:41:22 PM
PostID: 412758
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Ditch looks utterly confused. He squints hard at Aelonn before talking.
"You... you no like soup? Okay, if you say so. That weird, though."
He leans in to Pitch and whispers, clearly not understanding how to whisper quietly. "Great, we get Blood Pacted, and is to soup-hater."
Turning back to Aelonn, Ditch almost looks serious for a moment.
"Having other kobolds... not so good a thing. Ditch think maybe having humans when growing up been better."
This post last edited on 10/21/2011 1:43:27 PM
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Aelonn
(dwightm)
10/21/2011 2:01:23 PM
PostID: 412762
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"Fair enough. I reckon if I ever do find other elves, an' they stake me out as dragon food, I'll prolly feel the same as you."
He manages a watery smile at his Blood-Pacted companion.
"So you fellas gonna head inta town with me 'n' Kel... Kez...Kel-na-zarr then?"
(to Kelzanarr) "Meanin' no offense, but do you mind if I just call ya Kel? I ain't known much outside the farm, and yer name's just a bit too fancy fer my tongue to handle just yet."
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