<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Status</div><div class="spoiler_body">Skirt &amp; outfit generally damaged.  AC 18  CON -1 (now 12).   HP 83 of 83<br/>Spells remaining: 7 of 7 1st, 4 of 4 2nd, 1 of 1 from bonded object<br/>Ammunition remaining: 22 common arrows (+36 more in pack), 15 silvered, 20 cold iron, 3 Tangleshot</div></div><br/>It really was wonderful to see Teagan again - quite a bit had happened since they had parted (even before the Change), and between sights, Rae-lynne filled her friend in a little.  She didn't feel the need to go into<em>too</em>much detail about the meeting with Moonshadow and Ledude, nor to mention Deuxion at all of course.  Nor the effectiveness of the green parasite in the pool, and her own body's reaction... absolutely not.  She did see to it that Dixon was tucked away in the fort's own stable - in fact that seemed to remain as automatic as usual, despite the reduced complement of NPCs that would normally have filled out the scene as stablehands and the like.<br/><br/>Seeing that only about half the players were really capable of fighting in the high-difficulty environment the city had become was a bit discouraging - though she hoped they'd still be useful in some ways.  They could still fight, if they would, for that matter - death was still not such a big deal, though they'd have to be sure not to be captured.  But that was true for all... she shivered again.<br/><br/>Starstrike was a wealth of information, as Rayne had expected she would be.  It was fortunate that magical communications were still available, though this made it crucial to keep safe those, like her friend, who could Send.  So there had been attacks on all the cities, by the sounds of it, though it sounds like the monster attacks were of just the right size to partially overrun the city, but not completely so... or at least, most of the time.  This did mean total disruption, though... what of all the shops?  She voiced this concern to Starstrike... yes they had food and supplies, but was there any means of gaining new equipment in Port Lannis, or these other besieged cities?<br/><br/>And then, the news that some players were apparently enjoying the Change - she echoed Teagan's anger that any real people would do such a thing.  "Guilds of rapists... damn.  I mean, sure, before the Change, that was fine, right?  But who would do that now?  There can't be that many... surely those "white knights", as you say, should soon sort them out.  And if the big cities get back on track... well, I was going to say there's a chance to get order back throughout the land, but by then, surely the game'll have been shut down.  I'm pretty amazed that hasn't happened already, frankly.  Don't any of us have friends?"  She said it sort of as a joke, but it felt a little flat... she tried to turn it around: "I mean, friends besides the sort who drag us into EHO in the first place... and then fittingly get stuck here with our own innocent selves."<br/><br/>In the smithy, Rayne nodded politely at the introductions, only rolling her eyes a little at their leader's painful character-name.  "Zombs" would definitely have to do.  Rayne shook his hand, and chuckled politely - he might be right, too, that he had the right mind-set for this sort of situation.  Though it had sure better involve a plan better than just hunkering down... sounds like it did, so she was satisfied for now.  Lizzy seemed to be a cutie - the way she swung her hammer reminded Rae-lynne of Sabrith with her massive axe, though the blacksmith seemed human; perhaps a little "under the wire" in regards of her terms of service, but that was not a concern considering the much greater issues EHO was experiencing.  Though it did make one wonder about all the young, impressionable minds here, and ... Rayne looked at Moonshadow, and tossed that idea away.  Moonshadow was tiny, but if there was any issue with inappropriate content for innocent minds, it was coming from her, not flowing towards her!<br/><br/>Zombs' comment about friends referring friends to EHO earned Teagan another look, but she said nothing more about that.  "That's great... 'Zombs'.  I hope those plans involve clearing out a bit more of the city, maybe getting some services back online eventually.  Oh!  I should say: when I checked today, Melangwi Outpost was fully restored, so maybe that'd be true for cities as well.  If they can be cleared and held for a bit - overnight maybe? - they might return to full function.   Though with the Outpost, NPCs had died, guards at least, but none were captured.  So I can't be sure it's quite the same.  Maybe shops would work without shopkeepers...hmm.  Like the riverboat, the<em>Crocodile Express</em>, it operated fine, and its quest started up properly, even though the quest-giver NPC was missing."  And, Rayne realized, she had forgotten to check whether the boat was back in operation at the Outpost, now that the rest of that fort had restored itself.<br/><br/>But, as Zombs had said, they could discuss things tomorrow... riding Dixon had been exhilarating, but made her a little stiff, too, with the unusual motion.  For now, Rayne stepped closer to Lizzy, to show the damaged links to her armour.  "I mostly need clothing repair, to be honest, but I'm guessing that wouldn't be through you?  But could you fix up this mithril shirt?  Umm... this Vest is sewn together with it, so I have to leave them both with you ... please be careful with it!  Is there... "  Rayne blushed, and glanced around, lowering her voice.  "Is there something else I can wear for now?  I don't have anything underneath, and no spares...."<br/>