<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=205751.msg10386212#msg10386212">Quote from: Chloe Milev on 16-08-2014, 15:46:27</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">But I think I can return this report alright; I've got an inside contact, if he's not in detention already.  I'll let the heat cool down a bit and then try to contact him."<br/><br/>A few hours later, before dinner, Kleris wrapped her cloak around for a generic disguise [DC 20] of a nondescript, brown-haired boy.  It felt odd to be wearing slacks for once.  He hid the papers in a dead drop, not wanting them to be found on himself, and walked near Randall's usual routes around his dorm.  Searching for the prefect, he hoped he hadn't been taken in to custody.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Randall met with Kleris once he revealed himself to be "Nava."<br/><br/>"Thank you for meeting with me," he said.  "Oh?  I'll definitely take a look around that place.  See you later, darling."<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Catching his breath, he just let out a chuckle.  "Clearly I'm not, you've caught me.  I could never say no to you Rensha, you've got a date, heh," calling out sideways to his opponent.  He didn't struggle to get up yet, just enjoying the large girl holding him down in a pin; he could get used to this.  And it was a good example of the use of psychological tactics in a fight.  He wondered if he could use it against Carson in a few days.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Okay, I'll tell you when I get some free time," Rensha said.  "Probably next week."<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>Relationship:</strong>  Remembering how off-put he was dueling with Rensha, Kleris decides to stalk Carson around for the rest of the day, even concentrating on <em>detecting</em> his <em>thoughts</em> as much as he could for any exploitable insights.  It was probably a legitimate use of the spell: it was just preparing for a battle...  In addition to his personal investigation, he asked around about him to see if anyone knew him, his crippling weaknesses and neuroses, etc.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Carson was a surprisingly social individual.  Although he didn't interact with most students, he talked quite a bit with Assistant Dean Hentru and Professor Yarminda in their free time, trading jokes and asking about their day.  It was an odd thing to see him this way, as though he were a completely different person.<br/><br/>It was easy enough glancing into his mind. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=63288)  Carson's private thoughts revealed quite a lot; he cares a lot about how he's perceived by others.  Thoughts of his home country of Lemish on Krynn came up from time to time; when the Dragonarmies came in any able-bodied young man or woman was recruited into service.  There was no choice, and only his talents as a fighter and mage saved him from drudge work.  He couldn't handle the trials of war or the armies' cruelty, so he left.  Five years later he wonders how Lemish fares, too afraid to venture back there himself.  That's why he has to appear strong at all times, especially in front of others.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Relationship and Experience</div><div class="spoiler_body">Gain <strong>Relationship Level 3 out of 10</strong> with Carson.  Gain 150 experience points.  Gain Carson as a Favored Enemy +2.</div></div><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> The lantern lit, but each seemed to pause a moment to gauge the other and what the opening move would be.  Kleris decided to soften him up before pulling out the big guns.  Interrupting the silent stare, he sauntered up, seemingly forgetting about the fight, and gave Carson a flirty grin.  "Can't we just be friends, you big dummy?"  Reaching up, he gave him a kiss, delivering his <em>touch of idiocy</em>.<br/>[Melee touch 14+1=15, 6 penalty to Int, Wis, Cha (assuming they don't get separate damage rolls) for 40 minutes]<br/><br/>With Carson mentally dazed, he would be a sitting duck for any followup spells.  And that was assuming he could even retain any of his own spellcasting ability to continue the fight!  Maybe soon would be a good time to ask him for some money to craft the magic party supplies.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Carson resists at first when Kleris locks lips with him, but he doesn't really resist.  His tongue swirls around the enchanter's own, his eyes closed.  Suddenly he pushes Kleris away from him, visibly angry at falling victim to the spell.  His hands weave the somatic pattern of spells, but nothing materializes.  Clearly the<em>touch of idiocy</em>was potent enough to make him lose his spellcasting ability entirely!<br/><br/>"Carson, can you cast any spells at all?" Utari asked.<br/><br/>"No, just give me a second!"<br/><br/>His useless incantations grew increasingly shaky as every attempt failed.<br/><br/>"The match is over!  Kleris, you are the winner!"<br/><br/><em>Gain 1,200 experience points for defeating Carson in the duel.</em><br/><br/>Carson looks toward the ground, ashamed to show his face.  "All week I prepared for a battle of wills!  And it ended so early, in such a way..."<br/><br/>Fists balled up, he ran out of the Resort.<br/><br/>"Congratulations!" Rensha exclaimed as she pulled Kleris onto her shoulder.  The students watching cheered at his success.<br/><br/>"A rather unorthodox tactic," Utari said, "but<em>touch of idiocy</em>was the perfect spell for the duel.  Don't worry, Carson's returned to his senses at the end of the duel.  Although I can't say the same for his pride..."<br/><br/>Kleris was able to gather enough resources and supplies to create a minor reversed fertility token, thanks to eager donations from his friends.  By hanging it above the mansion's front door its magic affects anyone walking beneath it.  Carson granted his share grudgingly, if only to get Kleris out of his hair.<br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 43, Kleris, Rensha, and Zull's dorm room</span></div><br/>"Hey Kleris," Zull said as she walked into the room.  "You trying out clothes for some special occasion?  I can help you out.  It's fall, so themed colors such as yellow, orange, or red might be good...or if it's a party, perhaps something frilly and fancy..."<br/><br/>It wasn't long before Rensha joined in.  "A Quick Change Cloak?  Nice!  Did you craft that yourself?"<br/><br/>"Where did you buy it?"<br/><br/>It would be the perfect opportunity to invite them both to the party, as they're both curious about Kleris' clothing.  They'll be ecstatic at being invited.<br/><br/>"Can I invite Travis along?" Zull asks.<br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Day 45, the Big Party</span></div><br/>Lillin's more than happy to accept the invitation.<br/><br/>Arturon is sort of conflicted, but then Edgar reminds him that he's not a prefect right now.  "Well, if Utari's okay with it..."<br/><br/>"Lady Merchiot, I'd love to visit a party hosted by you and your friends," Artaxes said.<br/><br/>Carson receives the invitation letter.  He crumples up the note and throws it in the trash at first, but then he realizes how this might look so he quickly grabs it back.<br/><br/><br/>By the time Kleris arrived at the mansion, it was very packed.  Fifty students at the very least were present, most from Redhurst and quite a few from Bemmea.  All of Kleris' friends were there too along with some other recognized students around campus.  Evgenia was showing off her violin skills onstage; Zull, Travis, and Naila were chatting as they poured drinks; Craig was flirting with some of the Bemmean girls and failing; Andrei was being followed around by three lovestruck elves seemingly entranced by his good looks; Artaxes and Elmira were holding an impromptu duel, shooting opposed magic spells into the air and seeing which one "wins."<br/><br/>"We should capture this moment," Lillin said as she cast<em>capture image</em>while looking at the crowd.  "The last time we got a hold of a<em>magnificent mansion</em>it was my second week as a first year.  Anyway, what do you feel like doing?"<br/><br/><strong>Hang Out:</strong>Kleris can sit around and chat with his friends, attempting to gain relationship levels or see what they're up to (potential sidequest hooks).<br/><br/><strong>Play Games:</strong>There are many fun party games hosted in the mansion.  A few students brought some flying broomsticks to hold indoor races; card games with a<em>Deck of Illusions</em>whose figures fight each other; hiding stuff around the mansion with spells to be found later; drinking contests; strip poker.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Sense Motive DC 15</div><div class="spoiler_body">One of the Bemmean mages, a brunette in black robes, has a rather mature pose.  She is unlike the other teenagers around her, simply surveying the situation and and walking around.<br/><br/>If approached she'll smile at Kleris.  "Oh don't mind me, I prefer to take things slow and steady while having some fun.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Perception DC 15</div><div class="spoiler_body">There's something off in the taste of one of the alcoholic beverages.  He can't really figure it out.  There are real ones grown in vineyards present among ones transmuted from water, so it might be that.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spellcraft DC 20</div><div class="spoiler_body">Kleris notices that the Bemmean students' spells seem off.  Less stable, somehow.  In fact, everybody's spells seem off.  Perhaps it has to do with Midgard's ley lines subtly infusing their magic since the beginning of the stuff.  As the mansion is in its own demiplane, they'd be all cut off from it.</div></div><br/>As the night goes on Kleris feels different.  A stirring in his loins causes his eyes to wander at all the pretty and handsome students present.  Even sullen Carson looks charming from a certain angle.  Clearly he's not the only one affected, as the hugs and gropes and kisses grow more frequent until the air is thick with the scent of lust.<br/><br/>"Utari, Utari," Arturon exclaimed.  "Some spell is making us all act..." before he could finish the other prefect jumped on him, grinding her body against his own.<br/><br/>"Take me, Arturon," she moaned.  "Take me now!"<br/><br/>Edgar flew circles around them, his beak tugging at their hair in useless attempts to get them to snap out of it.<br/><br/>More than a few teenagers rush off into the mansion's many private rooms, Andrei in particular being carried down the hallway by the three elves from earlier with only one thing on their mind.  Peeking through the door he could see that they were naked already, the vampire tied down by magically-created knots in the bed.  He did seem to be enjoying it, though:<br/><br/>(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/ce/ElfServants.jpg)<br/><br/>Zull was doing sexy poses in one of the bathrooms, surrounded by five or six boys casting<em>capture image</em>as they gazed upon her naked body.<br/><br/>Before he can react, Carson approached Kleris from behind.  "I need a word with you," he says with a voice full of worry.  Without waiting for a reaction he takes him by the hand into one of the rooms.<br/><br/>"That last duel," he said, almost choking.  "That...that was cheap.  But at the same time, I can't deny that you won.  You said earlier that you wanted to be friends.  At the time you sounded like you meant it."<br/><br/>Carson turns his back to Kleris, his fist pounding into the nearby wall.  "Arrrgh!  It was supposed to be epic!  Both our reserves taxed to their limits!  But as soon as you acted it was all over..."<br/><br/>Turning back Carson placed his hands on Kleris' shoulders.  "What do you want from me, Kleris?  Since that kiss I felt love and hate and anger and sadness!  When you invited me here I knew that you were mocking me, but a part wanted to see the better half of you.  Maybe just this once you can prove that part right."<br/><br/>Whatever weird effect going around in the mansion was getting to Carson as well.  Leaning in for a kiss, he grabbed Kleris forcefully. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=63291)  Before he knew it his hands were all over, pulling at Kleris' clothes as he undid his own.<br/><br/>A glancing touch over Kleris' nether regions revealed his secret.  By the time the undergarments came off there was no denying it.<br/><br/>Carson's eyes widened at the sight of his rival's manhood.  "You're just full of surprises, aren't you?" he asked.  Far from sounded disgusted, he sounded pleasantly surprised.<br/><br/>"Well, you do make a very pretty boy," he said as he kissed Kleris again and squeezed his butt.  "I'm sorry, I can't control myself any longer.  Please accept me!"