Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC
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				Title: <strong>Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lycan Queen</strong> on <strong>16-05-2010, 23:51:04</strong>
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				((OOC thread: http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=68800.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=68800.0)<br>Character Sheets and Recruitment: http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=68655.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=68655.0)))<br><br>In the ages before time, the worlds were once connected, a universe brought together by the gods. At the center lay mansion, built on a paradise, where the gods sang and danced worlds into existence. No one knows what happened, but the worlds split, and the paradise froze over, becoming a wasteland. However, the mansion still remained, and it was lonely. It searched for ways to bring people through the barrier between space, opening its doors and lighting its lamps so that they could feel welcomed in the cold. The people danced the nights away, making the mansion very happy. So happy that it choose the strongest of them to stay with it. Every one of them faded eventually, leaving it alone again. To this day, it keeps searching, using the people to keep itself warm in the cold winter night.<br><br>~~~~~<em>The Main Ballroom</em>~~~~~<br><br>Rikki wandered among the many people, sliding around them (and sometimes through them) without ever being noticed. She preferred it that way, with all the noise going on around her, she had enough to keep her entertained than any one conversation would keep her. It was her fourth time returning to the mansion, though she had only gotten up on the luxurious stage and sang once. A spur of the moment, one that she was deciding on doing again. The band playing now was a slow waltz, both the band members and the instruments completely unknown to her. She paused, wondering where they came from, why they were here, and what drove them to create the waves of sound washing over the various guests.<br><br>Then again, same question could be asked of her, and she chuckled to herself at the thought. Everyone had their reasons to be here.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 00:07:30</strong>
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				Dready's form stood still amongst the crowd, conversing with those who wandered by his rather dull visage. Brown hair that cascades over the white mask strapped to his head, framing his tri-colored eyes as they shift from person to person. The black cloak and cowl cover the rest of his form, other than a hand covered with the white fabric of a glove holding onto a glass of wine. With every pleasantry, he couldn't help but feel a little more bored and unamused from all of the sights. This would be the first time he was at the mansion, but it never let him return to the world he came from before, and the main ballroom was beginning to bore him to death. With a slow turn of his head, Dready starts to move away from the crowd and slips down one of the hallways, deciding that maybe it would be more entertaining to find console in one of the empty rooms of this mansion, as ironic as it sounds. "The only thing that hasn't been explored which interests me the most..." he whispers behind his mask. His shape broadens at the shoulders and a scaled tail slips from under the bottom of his cloak, the piece of fabric no longer dragging on the floor as his Renaissance-styled boots could be seen making small clicks and clacks on the floor. If he was going to find something of interest, he doubts that it would be with the rest of those mingling creatures no matter how estrange they appear.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 00:14:16</strong>
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				Just outside, amidst the slowly falling snows, Kineas was making his way towards the ballroom. Although he had been here before, this would be his first time truly participating in the dance. As he made his way up the stairs, he thought briefly about just how long it had been since he had been to a formal dance. Hundreds of years. He reached the doors and let himself in.<br><br>This was the beginning of his investigation. The potential that the magic here had was great, no doubt about it, but if it was too much trouble to harness, Kineas might have to consider his alternatives. <br><br>Still, he may as well enjoy himself while he was here. He made his way through the dancing masses gracefully and quickly, intending to relax a little before beginning his true mission. He searched about, seeking someone who'd stand out from the crowd to advance upon.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 02:07:00</strong>
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				Faar stepped inside the vast mansion. She was happy. It was full of people to meet, full of possible adventures. She raised her ears and wagged her tail, excitingly looking around.<br><br>She had found the place.. somehow. She wasn't actually sure how she came to it. But now that she was inside, she didn't want to leave. Faar loved to meet new people, and this seemed like the perfect place to do it.<br><br>She took a few steps inside, looking around, and started looking for interesting people to chat with.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 02:24:27</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Calisto moved on the well worn path that would carry her to the house. Never had she been to this place, but the invitation promised adventure and a time to remember through the ages. She simply could not help herself. As she stepped into the clearing her breath caught in her throat. The mansion was enormous. Larger and more decadent than she could have ever imagined. The large flakes of snow falling around it added a sense of mystery and the feel of older more civil times. Her slender form shivered a bit under the large cloak and she was thankful for the hood. Her steps slowed and her eyes scanned the immediate area. There were many more people moving about the grounds walking toward the mansion. A smile slipped over her glossy lips...</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">The large doors open and her eyes widen at the foyer. The color and the opulence inside were just as breathtaking as the outside appearance. Her hands moved the clasp of the dark red cloak she wore and nimble fingers released it quickly. She shook some of the snow off and handed it a man draped in shadow who had held his hand out for it. Her hands slipped the skirt of her dress and shook out any snow or wrinkles that may have found their way upon her. A slender hand held the skirt and she made her way toward the music as it echoed through the home.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She happened upon the ball room and her smile only grew wider. It was a busy place and seemingly the hub of meeting and gathering. Couples had pressed against one another in corners and shadows. The masks hid faces from view and it was all the more exciting. Her mask fit to her face perfectly as if made for her. The bodies that swirled and twirled on the dance floor before her and she simply could not wait. An odd feeling slipped into the base of her stomach. A feeling of excitement as it seemed forest butterflies were tickling along the inside of her. She took a deep breath and slipped into the crowd. Time to find out what his place had to offer...</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 02:43:08</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Ursula moved up the steps quickly and nodded as the doors opened for her and her doll, the woman behind her hurrying to keep up. As Ursula stepped into the mansion the smell and sounds overwhelmed her. So many bodies, so much lust and intrigue. Dark eyes moved back to the woman whose head was bowed, "Oh yes...this will do." Her voice was exotic and accented strangely. "Now then girl, stay close to me and do not speak unless you are spoken to, do you understand?" The girl nodded her head and Ursula smiled a dangerous smile.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Her slow steps moved her though the home, dark eyes adjusting to the new light with a simple blink. The skirt at her hips swayed softly with the bump of each step. The hips themselves screaming for attention. Ursula took a deep breath once she entered the ball room scenting the air. The outside of her irises were ringed in a soft red and she made for the dance floor expecting dancing couples to part for her, which many did. Those who did not earned a vicious smile that held promises of sex and pain. A large chair sat against the wall at the center of the room. Her steps carried her to it, hips swinging in time with the music. She would dance, but late. First she needed to take in the races that made up this little party. Elves and drow, orcs and even a few of her kind were lurking about, but there were also things, races that she did not know by smell. "Interesting..." She spoke to the open air around her. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Ursula's eyes moved to the bodies on the dance floor bending and writhing with the music and she crossed her legs gently, leaning back into the chair. Her doll quickly moved to the floor kneeling beside her. Another smile slipped over her dark lips this one less vicious and a bit more open. "This will do indeed..."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 03:06:40</strong>
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				His stride was smooth, and anyone watching from a distance might describe it as lazy. However, those who were closer would be able to see the catlike grace in it, and would instinctively stay out of his path; this was a predator, and it was not wise to stand in his way. His skin was like polished obsidian, and his bare torso was well-muscled and rippled as he moved. If his skin had not given him away, his white hair, pointed ears, and glowing red eyes gave him away as a drow. For those that knew of them, the complete silence with which he moved would have also been familiar, and they would not be surprised to see the fine-crafted weapons that he bore openly, a bladed bracer on his left arm and a chain wrapped around his waist.<br><br>Velve's eyes roamed the room, hidden within his red and golden mask. He had never been to this place before, or even heard of it for that matter; before his attendance at this ball, the Ultrin Veldrin had never left the shadowy realm of the Underdark, and his eyes were still growing accustomed to being surrounded by light, a rarity in the drow city of Maerimydra. However, here was a gathering of beings from across the multiverse, and no assassin of his calibre could resist the temptation of such a possible addition to his clientele....<br><br>Varll'gest had chosen to attend this soiree in a form less blatant than his true one; it had been a simple matter for the demonic sorcerer to shift his form to something less distressing, though it would be hard to say that the armed and armoured form that he preferred over any other, standing over six and a half feet and built like bodybuilder, would be inconspicuous. Varl'gest didn't mind the attention, however; he liked the eyes roaming his form, some filled with fear, and others filled with lust. Both worked for the demon.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 04:40:42</strong>
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				Kineas kept his eyes and ears open as he moved throughout the room, getting a feel for the people. How they moved, how they reacted, and most interestingly how they <em>varied.</em> Although he had expected some variety when he came here, the truth of it surpassed his preconceptions. This was good though. He smiled, not that it could be seen. This sort of traffic from across the multiverse would harbor an untold wealth of knowledge, and as we all know, knowledge is power.<br><br>It was time to acquire some knowledge right now, in fact. He steps to the side of the dancing masses and scans the crowd once more, attempting to discern a soul that seemed more at ease, more native to the place.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 05:49:01</strong>
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				"Alright, we got everything we need right?" The man asked, looking through the portal at a mysterious looking house, "You checked your bag right Zoe?"<br><br>The long haired woman looked up from the bag "Yes Z, I've checked the damn bag three times already. We have all the gadgets, gizmos and divices you'd need to take over the damn place, but since we're just crashing a Masquerade, I think we'll be fine." Zoe sounded mild irritated at her brother, this was a terrific chance for them to see and meet all sorts of new beings. Supposing they didn't die horribly as they went through the portal, Zoe was looking forward to seeing what kind of guests were there.<br><br>Zeon on the other hand was more interested where those people came from, and of course what their worlds were like. None the less, the siblings both had good reasons for going even though both somewhat disapproved of the other's reasons.<br><br>Zeon turned to the table to grab his own back, checking it once more as he spoke "Alright, we make the leap in three, I'll go first, see if I get through alright before you go I-" By this time he'd turned back to the portal just in time to see Zoe already halfway through it, her bag slung over her shoulder, "Zoe!" He shouted after her, but seconds after he could see her on the other side of the portal, looking back through it at him impatiently.<br><br>Zeon grumbled, as he stepped through it himself, aside from a little wooziness, the leap wasn't so bad. Far better than he's expected it to be.<br><br>"Remember, we have to try and remember, this is a recon mission, we want to learn all we can about these beings but we don't want to startle them...mostly because a good number of them could murder us silly." The older brother stated no real dread in his voice he was capable enough, but hated causing trouble.<br><br>Zoe grinned, "That's your mission bro, I'm here to gether intell and have fun. After all it is a party." And with that the dark haired woman was off like a shot towards the mansion her tailcoat rustling behind her as she ran.<br><br>Zeon just shook his head and sighed, typical Zoe.<br><br><br>--------------------------------<br><br><br>Once inside the two of them agreed to split up, for the moment, Zeon was more or less sticking to the walls and trying to see as the various beings interacted. He had a small camera in the tie he wore, he was fairly certain no one would notice such a thing, but how often did one get a chance to video tape creatures like this. Barring of course the possibility that film doesn't work at all in this universe he was tickled pink.<br><br>Zoe on the other hand was keeping to herself for a different reason, one reason being that she felt the need to get in the mood to hang out with people, whenever she was around her brother he tended to wear her out a bit, she had to get back into her own mindframe. Besides, there were plenty of pretty ladies too glance at while she slipped back into Zoe mode.<br><br>After all, the night was young.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 12:18:11</strong>
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				He ran through the forest, his steps swift and silent as he trailed his prey. Flames licked his fingers as he called them forth, and his heart pumped furiously as he pounced the beast with cat-like speed. As predator and prey tumbled to the ground his flame was doused as he heard a crunch and sizzle.<br><br>"Snow?" He felt a sudden chill, and his green hair began to become a frosty blue as his body magically adjusted to the cold. He never quite got used to that feeling, his dryad blood slowly shifting as his environment changed. He realized that he had tumbled away from the beast, and that it was no where to be seen. In fact, everything around him was covered in snow, as far as he could see.<br><br>"How is this possible? What enchantment is this? I am not where I was..." He pulled the neck of his cloak up around his nose and mouth and it suddenly became white, it wouldn't do to be wearing a green cloak in a snow covered forest. He was glad he had been able to find a material so reactive to his magic.<br><br>He turned around and realized that he was standing outside a building, "that was not there a moment ago..." He noticed figures in suits and gowns, wearing masks, all stepping into the building.<br><br>"A ball?" He was quite confused. He decided to wait until the crowd had lessened a bit, and while the doorman was busy with a few guests, he skirted into the building. As soon as he was past the door, he dodged quickly to the side and took advantage of some shadow and decorations to shift his cloak back to green. As his body was reintroduced to the warmth within the building, his hair became green again, and his body regained its usual color.<br><br>He peeked out to the crowd, hoping he had been quick enough that anyone that noticed the movement, would not have gotten a good enough look to find him now.<br><br>It was then that<em> she</em> had proper time to panic. She was suddenly very aware that this was not just a different place, it was not the same world. The spirits, the energy, the natural world here was different, she had felt it when she changed in the snow.<br><br><em>He</em> quickly got his bearings back, "nothing to worry about..." It was as if he were comforting his other side.He was definitely under-dressed, no shirt, worn pants, cloak, and a simple cloth across the bottom half of his face. He didn't seem to care, though, and once he realized he would not be able to hide for very long, he moved quickly and slipped into the outskirts of the crowd as if he were just another guest, even if he did stand out.<br><br>His eye caught a young man with long dark hair skirting the crowd, and as the 'man' gazed out he gave a little 'eep' as he realized that the young man in the suit was actually a pretty young girl. He then gave a disapproving sigh, pretty as she was, he could not abide a beautiful woman covering her beauty in a stuffy suit.<br><br>His eyes slowly scanned the crowd and his hand would slowly creep up his sheathe as his eyes hit the drow. He would watch that one, not to mention the other nearby in armor. He did not like the look of either, dark-skinned ones in his world were not to be trusted and he found heavy armor was usually the sign of someone worth cutting down to size.<br><br>His eyes moved more and fell upon the beautiful elven woman, and he choked, a word escaping his lips that sounded a little like he had bitten his tongue while being kicked in the chest. He suddenly realized he had said that quite loudly, and said was a strong word for what he had just done...<br><br>As a few people around him looked at him, he looked at a man next to him and muttered, "excuse you..." Before pushing past the crowd and pretending like he hadn't just done that...<br><br>He suddenly realized that he had moved himself into the young elven woman's path, and he looked up at her (being a bit hunched over and not excessively tall). He was not usually so flustered, but there were quite a few pretty girls, this one being at the top of the list, and he still did not know where he was at the moment.<br><br>Thinking quickly, he spilled some water from his waterskin into his hand, covertly, and stood up straight and held out a small ice rose to Calisto, "Did you drop this?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 14:03:10</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Calisto was making her way through the crowd, saying "excuse me" and "pardon me" several times. She smiled at all of the many different races who have gathered here. So many of them she did not even recognize. Stuck in her own village for far too long. She stopped in her tracks when a man, or at least he was shaped a bit like a man slipped into her path. Her brows lifted and she watched him lift the ice rose.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">At his wording she smiled ever so gently and moved her hand to pick up the rose. "Well I did not think I had, but apparently I did." Her eyes moved from the rose to his face and she leaned down and placed a gentle kiss upon his cheek. "I thank you for that..." She did not know his name and she realized that she had not introduced herself. Her ears twitched a bit as the next song began to play.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"I am Calisto...and perhaps we should move off of the floor, before we get trampled." Her gentle smile turned into a laugh and she held out a hand for him to take it, should he choose to.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 14:19:20</strong>
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				Faar moved through the crowd. He looked oddly out of place, being a feline, and as only disguise for the occasion she had a small mask covering her upper face. The rest of her outfit was what she usually wore, which looked more meant for combat than for a dance. Indeed, her strong feline body did look like she had seen battle many times before, and she did.<br><br>As Faar got to the other side of the crowd, she noticed Kineas, a man standing there, looking, scanning the crowd like she had been doing. She came up to him and stood nearby, staring at him, wondering if he would notice her.<br><br>Maybe she'd make a new friend, or at least have someone to talk to.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 19:16:54</strong>
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				Velve noticed a strange, fey-like creature darting through the room, his gaze covertly following it before moving on as whatever it was finally settled its attention on something that looked far too similiar to a darthiir for his taste. He would keep an occasional eye on those two; the faeries were not to be trusted. However, at a meeting such as this the drow couldn't afford to be too set in his ways; killing the elf simply for being one would likely not go over well.<br><br>There was someone, however, that truly intrigued the drow, partially because he wasn't quite sure what she was. At least, what she was aside from both wickedly beautiful and as predatory as he was. She was sitting in an ornate chair, with another female kneeling at her feet. She also didn't have the body heat normal for a creature like that, leaving the drow thoroughly confused. Making his way towards one of the corners, a place where the light was not complete, the drow stepped into the shadows, and then simply seemed to fade into them as if a part of them.... <br><br>"Hello there." Underneath the woman's very gaze, seated against the side of the chair in its shadow, the drow now sat, his head tilted up to look at the strange female with probing red eyes. Meanwhile, the woman that had been seated at her feet had seen what happened, had seen the ebon-skinned elf simply coalesce out of the shadows...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>17-05-2010, 22:30:33</strong>
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				He stopped himself from choking again when she kissed him. Elves in his world were pretty to be sure, but nothing like her. The atmosphere made him a bit uncomfortable, and yet he felt at home at the same time. He stopped trying to figure out his reactions and tried to control himself, he was a hunter and a warrior as much as a lover and a performer.<br><br>He placed the rose in her hand gently, and as he did, it warmed and melted away, but the water skirted away from her. He smiled and then placed his hand in hers. He was not one to be led around, but she would definitely make it easier to blend in here.<br><br>"My name is Vesryn, do you know where we are?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 03:27:08</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Ursula watched the dancers on the floor and noted an elf and a random creature engaged in some conversation. Her senses were very aware and when she heard her little doll inhale deeply she tilted her head. Her body stilled to the point of death and she felt a heat, a place near her, beside her that was not like the rest of this world. Dark eyes rimmed in crimson now stared into the red eyes of the man sitting so very close. Her head tilted and her eyes were wary. She had only seen a drow once before, and he had been bad news.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Her tongue slipped over dark crimson lips. "Hello indeed, stranger."&nbsp; She positioned herself in her chair so she was facing him as much as she could, her long legs crossed left over right and a smile adorned her plump lips. Her legs crossed so incase she needed to have at the dagger hidden upon her thigh. She hoped desperately against that, and it seemed his intentions were well meaning, but experience had told her to remain vigilant at all times.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">The doll pulled close to her mistress laying her hands upon Ursula's thigh and Urs leaned in and petted the womans head, playing with her hair gently. "Now we both know that you did not just see me across the room&nbsp; and just had to come and talk to me." She smiled again, her teeth staying hidden behind her lips. "So tell me...shadow bender, to what do I owe the honor." </span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 03:36:54</strong>
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				A slight smile formed on Velve's lips. "You're one who has met a drow before," he said knowingly. "Ironically, however, that's precisely why I came over here, miss." His expression became neutral again. "You interest me," he continued, "your body temperature is incredibly low; I would guess that you aren't even alive. You also have the bearing of a predator." Velve's tilted his head respectfully at that; Velve had a great deal of respect for killers, in the professional sense. "I don't honestly know what you are," he admitted.<br><br>"However, you are something that could be of use to me, and I never let an opportunity to profit to pass me by," he finished, his eyes searching the woman's face for a sign of something, whether it was fear, intrigue, or anything else that he could use to his advantage.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 04:12:29</strong>
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				Kineas noticed the catlike figure looking upon him rather quickly. He spoke without covering the distance. "Why hello there." His deep voice somehow combined gentleness and sharpness. He gave her a bow, and then approached a more comfortable speaking distance. "Allow me to introduce myself, since you seem to have taken an interest. I am Kineas Lormis."<br><br>He pauses, giving her a chance to respond.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 06:40:19</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Ursula listened to the Drow's words and almost laughed out loud when she heard him say that she could be of some use to 'him'. Her hand moved to the dolls chin and she lifted it gently. "Go and fetch yourself a drink my dear. Remember what I told you, and be polite." The woman nodded and stood with a slight smile before backing away and then disappearing into the crowd. Her form and attention then shifted back to the man beside her. She knew a little of the drow and knew that he would not be intimidated, so she went with honesty.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"You are correct in your assessment of me. I am not alive, in the heart beating sense of the word. I am a vampire...blood drinker" she added the last part in case he did not know the word. The smile still pulled at the corner of her lips and her hands gently folded in her lap. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"As far as 'using' me..." she said it as if the word was dirty. "I am not one to be used, but one that uses, and this get together is not about profit my dear shadow stealer. It is about fun." Her tongue slipped out over her lips wetting them in the soft candle light. "I cannot speak of profit, but I will tell you my name should you wish it so." The red ring around her eyes twitched and almost looked as if it spun, a trick of the candles perhaps.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 06:48:21</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3045441#msg3045441">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 17-05-2010, 22:30:33</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">He stopped himself from choking again when she kissed him. Elves in his world were pretty to be sure, but nothing like her. The atmosphere made him a bit uncomfortable, and yet he felt at home at the same time. He stopped trying to figure out his reactions and tried to control himself, he was a hunter and a warrior as much as a lover and a performer.<br><br>He placed the rose in her hand gently, and as he did, it warmed and melted away, but the water skirted away from her. He smiled and then placed his hand in hers. He was not one to be led around, but she would definitely make it easier to blend in here.<br><br>"My name is Vesryn, do you know where we are?"<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She watched with fascination as the water slipped from her hand back to his own. With her hand held out she did take note that he had a hard time taking it. Not exactly one to be moved. This action made her respect him all the more. She moved them off of the dance floor and behind on the large pillars in a place lit by candle light.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Well dear Vesryn, I am Calisto and yes I know where we are. This mansion is a place where time and worlds combine. A nexus of sorts." She smiled and leaned gently against the pillar. "My guess is that you were in your world and suddenly when you looked up, you were here?" She laughed gently and let her eyes wonder across his features. Curious as to what race he was but not certain how to ask. "This mansion calls to the strong, they say it seeks a new master and that is why this ball never ends." She shrugged and moved her eyes back to the dance floor. "A beautiful story, I think."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 07:23:36</strong>
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				"Nexus..." He wasn't speaking to her, just trying to understand. When she mentioned it called to the strong he laughed a little, "wait, me? This place wants me to run it?"<br><br>He looked at her and smiled, "everyone here seems to be staring at me like a puzzle. I must be even rarer here than I am in my world," he pushed his hair behind his ear and gently brushed his horn as he did so.<br><br>"Are there no satyrs or dryads where you come from?" He inquired politely.<br><br>"There are most definitely elves where I am from, unless you aren't an elf."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 14:19:16</strong>
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				Faar smiled, happy to have met someone nice. "Hey! I'm Faar. Glad to meet you! I'm new here, I'm an explorer really, and I love to meet new people!" Her tail was wagging from side to side, obviously excited.<br><br>She looked around at the crowd "Do you know these people? There's so many of them. I don't know anyone here. At least, not yet!"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 15:24:32</strong>
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				Kineas was momentarily taken aback by her enthusiasm. <em>An explorer named 'Far'? How poetic.</em> He thought to himself sarcastically as she ended her introduction. He let none of that show in his reply, though. "I have only just arrived myself, and you are the first I've spoken with. I'd wager to guess then, that you're not very familiar with this place? I had hoped to learn a bit more...&nbsp; Well, even so, a pleasure making your aquaintance."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 15:33:13</strong>
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				Faar nodded excitingly. She was obviously happy to make a new friend. Moving in closer, she lowered her voice, and whispered back "The only thing I know, is that in the end, only a few people will be victorious. Now I'm not sure if it's going to be through this dance, or if all hell will break lose, but you should know I'm pretty good with my claws, and I think we should prepare ourselves and look for potential weak targets."<br><br>She then displayed her claws as proof. They were long and very dangerous looking. Faar herself showed a lot of fur through her fairly skimpy outfit, and displayed a fit, strong body. It was obvious that behind that friendly, excited personality, she was an experienced fighter, ready for combat, if the need arose.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 15:39:39</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3047116#msg3047116">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 18-05-2010, 07:23:36</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Nexus..." He wasn't speaking to her, just trying to understand. When she mentioned it called to the strong he laughed a little, "wait, me? This place wants me to run it?"<br><br>He looked at her and smiled, "everyone here seems to be staring at me like a puzzle. I must be even rarer here than I am in my world," he pushed his hair behind his ear and gently brushed his horn as he did so.<br><br>"Are there no satyrs or dryads where you come from?" He inquired politely.<br><br>"There are most definitely elves where I am from, unless you aren't an elf."<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She laughed softly at his words and watched as he pushed his hair behind his ear. "As I said, my dear it is only a legend. Who knows, maybe you will be the new master if the mansion deems you worthy." She thought for a moment on how best to answer his next question.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I am sure they are curious about you. I have to say that back in my village I have never seen anything like you before." She smiled and added, "That is not a bad thing, mind you. I think you are quite handsome." She thought back to her small village and shook her head a little sadly. "In answer to your last question. I am an elf and I am from a small village very far away from here. In my village anyone who does not look like us is shunned, and are not allowed to live anywhere near us." She paused for a moment before furrowing a brow at him. "Come to think of it, I have never been off of my island, there could be many sa'ters and dry-ads and I would not know." The words feel strangely from her mouth and she could not help but feel a little silly.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"So tell me..What were you doing before you ended up here? Anything exciting?"</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 16:08:23</strong>
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				<em>Now we're getting somewhere...</em> "Victorious, you say? Victorious in what? I'm all for exploiting the weak, but not generally without some kind of reason. " &nbsp;He shifted his weight, leaning more so upon his right leg, holding his staff diagonally away from himself, with the base of it resting against the base of his left foot. "No need to worry about me though, I've had my fair share of practice in combat."<br><br>He pauses for a moment before continuing. "In fact, I used to train armies. Anyone who attacks me... well, they'll be in for more than this guise would let on." He motions down across his wizardly attire. "I'm not worried about that though. For now, the name of the game is information. Strike me if I'm wrong, but you sounded like you were interested in forming an alliance~ I'm not one to turn down potential allies in new territory. Shall we see what we can learn of this place and it's ways?"<br><br>His tone, his posture; it's like he's trying to imply a warm smile right through the mask.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 16:23:00</strong>
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				Faar nodded excitingly. "Let's try to find more about who runs this place, and what it takes to win." she said, looking around the room, scanning for potential targets.<br><br>Faar glanced back at Kineas, to see if he had any ideas.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 21:42:35</strong>
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				Velve didn't skip a beat as he was informed that the woman he was speaking with wasn't even alive. In truth, he was not used to encountering the undead, who were rarely employed by the drow. However, the description "blood drinker" told him what he considered important, as it made it clear that he was dealing with a naturally-predatory being here. Velve's expression remained calm despite the vampire's response to his statement.<br><br>"You assume that being of use to me implies only one of us benefitting," he said simply, "when if you were willing I'm sure we could establish a mutually-beneficial arrangement." The drow smiled softly; he had never heard the terms that she used to describe the nature of his abilities before. He had heard that those like him were known as 'shadowdancers' on the surface, but he had never cared enough to look for a name among his own people. He simply knew that he got where he needed to be and got the job done.<br><br>"I'm a creature of business, miss," he said simply, "and this little soiree is simply a business opportunity that I couldn't resist." Velve moved off of his seat against the side of the chair and simply crouched next to it. "But why don't we begin with your name?" he asked simply.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 22:32:44</strong>
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				"That sounds like a rather sad little home, I would hate never to have variety," he chuckled at the way she tried to say the words 'satyr' and 'dryad'.<br><br>"Satyrs and dryads," he spoke clearly to allow her to hear the pronunciation, "are forest spirits of sorts. Satyrs are all male, they're agile, relatively strong, and very good with music. Dryads are all female, and are very in tune with nature and are able to use magic to speak to animals, manipulate plants, among other things. While the two usually breed with one another, having only one gender each, occasionally a child is born that has traits of both, we're considered quite gifted, but also an omen of bad luck."<br><br>"As for what I was doing, I'm a traveler, between 'homes' at the time. Coming here is really not so different from my usual life, except that there are creatures here that don't exist in my world..." He glanced around, some of the creatures here made him nervous.<br><br>"And at <em>the moment</em> I arrived, I was hunting... I also lost my prey and am suddenly very aware I haven't eaten yet..." He put a hand over his stomach, almost childishly. For such a strong, warrior-like being, he had strange mannerisms, and spoke and acted like a child at times.<br><br>He peered around for some food, "I surely can't 'rule' this place on an empty stomach..."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>18-05-2010, 22:33:17</strong>
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				The dark cloaked figure continues to wander the halls, the white mask turning from side to side to look down the hallways which branch away. As far as he could tell, Dready was walking in a very large circle around the ballroom, which told him that the main attraction was supposed to be the gathering people who were taking their visit as a social event or possibly even as a way to have some carnal release for their stay. <em>"Posh, if that was the only thing interesting for this mansion then I pity the owner,"</em> he thinks to himself before coming across a hallway that doesn't continue the circle, which has an air of history to it. "Interesting..." he can't help himself but say it aloud as the soft leather Renaissance boots leading him down that hallway and further from the gathering.<br><br>"This place..." Dready says aloud once again after traveling down the hallway for only a few minutes. Each side has its own section to showcase a specific item. Whether that item is a head, a sword, piece of jewelery, or even what appears to be a piece of furniture. Stopping to tilt the white mask to the side as a gloved hand rests under his chin, Dready ponders the use of such an apparatus, his reptilian tail swaying back and forth behind him as his curiosity is perked. "Must have been of some value to whoever owns such a mansion."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 03:03:48</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Ursula watched the drow carefully and made a note when he did not react to what she was. There was a slight tilt to her head when he made the comment about the mutually beneficial relationship. The smile curled her lips again. The words she used to describe him were of her own design. The drow she had met, decades ago played in the shadows at length. It was rather sad he was not just a bit quicker to meld with them. Perhaps he would still be alive today.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Her attention was drawn as he moved to crouch beside her chair. She took a moment to really look at the features of his face. He was handsome in that predator way. Something Ursula could respect. His features were lean and his body, from what she could see, was in excellent shape. She took and deep breath and leaned forward just a bit, to slip her face closer to his. She held out a hand, the back of it facing up, fingers slightly bent. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"I am Ursula." It was a simple introduction as she waited to see if he would take her hand. "Tell me more about this...business opportunity..."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 03:28:00</strong>
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				Velve smiled softly as Ursula asked about the 'business opportunity'; he had at least pulled her back from not being of any use. "I run a guild of assassins in the drow city of Maerimydra," the drow began. "My name is Velve, and I am the guildmaster of the Ultrinnan Veldrin." He did not expect Ursula to know the name, but he felt that he it was worth mentioning. "I can see, just by looking at you, that you're as much a predator as I am, Ursula," Velve continued, "and perhaps you could prove a powerful ally or member of the guild."<br><br>"So, that is what I have to offer," he finished, watching the vampire expectantly. "Now, why don't you tell me about what it would take to interest you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 03:37:42</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She pulled back her hand when he did take it, and made a note of that as well. Her tongue slipped forward to trace over her lips while thinking about what he had said. "Let us say that becoming your ally perks my interest." Her eyes moved from his form back to those upon the floor dancing.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Should I do it...what is in it for me?" Her hands folded in her lap once again and her eyes danced over the bodies twirling upon the dance floor. She was ever aware of him beside her. Still not certain that his offer was real she was cautious with what moves she made, and how diplomatic to be.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 03:45:00</strong>
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				Velve shrugged. "I came to you, Ursula," he pointed out. "The Ultrinnan Veldrin is a powerful and wealthy guild, though we have much expanding to do still. Within the Underdark, we hold great power and wealth." He tilted his head, thinking. "I have the ability to offer wealth and power, and through them the means to offer a great variety of things." He noted her eyes moving over him, and had the distinct feeling that she had some interest in him personally. He joined her in watching the dance, however.<br><br>"Really, Ursula," he said, "I can't expect to interest you without knowing what it is you want, so perhaps you should tell me what gains you thought of that perked your interest, as you put it, and I will tell you if they are attainable."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 03:53:33</strong>
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				Zeon has made his way away from the main ballroom. It was crowded and noisy as he expected. Many interesting people and creatures were there of course, yet though he had said that the people interested him, once he was inside the house he had the strange urge to explore it. He had found his way into an empty hallways and was snooping around, admiring the otherworldly aura of the place. After all the years of study, he finally found himself in an alternate universe, maybe even a universal hub. The possibilities for knowledge were simply endless.<br><br>As he explored the halls he was amazed by the art, it seemed that so much was on display but it was all distinct, he could see some that looked like it could have been from his home world, yet other pieces were much more strange, a plume of smoke that showed his reflection? A web that seemed to be made of a ruby like substance. Truly this place was fascinating. Not to mention that this was simply a hallway, he hadn't gotten a good look at the ballroom before he made off on his own, but he could tell that it was fairly breathtaking in it's own right, he made a metal note to look it over closer when things died down.<br><br><br>---------------<br><br>Zoe on the other hand was admiring beauties of a different nature. she had brought gadgets, just as Zeon had, one of their more fun inventions was a simple looking monocle, onlookers wouldn't be able to tell just what it could see. With a little focus and the push of a tiny button on the rim of the device, it could track body heart, heart rate, energy level and even get a general reading on mindset. Though they'd only tested it on humans to this point, they had found it to be quite effective. <br><br>As zoe looked at the various ladies in the room she grinned playfully, of course, Zeon had made the original monocle, Zoe had made some slight modifications to hers, adding a record of each target and giving a warning if there was a large change in any of the statistics it scanned for. Though no matter how much she wished for it, she couldn't give the gadget X-ray vision. <br><br>Still, as she looked at the various ladies in the room she noticed that not a single one of them had a reading like she'd ever seen before. She was well aware that this was a multiverse (Lord knows, Zeon would shut up about it) And that there was a potential to encounter any number of creaturs from any number of worlds, she still found it interesting how different from human many of them were. Not to mention how beautiful.<br><br>The Girl smirked and slipped the Monocle back in her pocket, deciding it would be prudent to play it cool for now, most the most lovely ladies in the room were preoccupied and the night was young after all. She had plenty of time to move in on someone...or someones if she was lucky.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 05:06:12</strong>
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				Kineas begins to walk back amongst the crowd. "Let's just ask around, shall we?"<br><br><em>Although, it would help if I could get a read on someone who would have information rather than asking haphazardly.</em> He thought to himself as he looked for someone new to engage in discussion. <em>Then again, it's possible that there are many fewer 'regulars' than I was initially projecting. Perhaps it would be more constructive to explore the structure itself?<br><br></em>No sooner thought than done. Kineas slipped out through a side door and began a thorough exploration of the place. He opened and looked into every door he came across, making a note of where, how many, and what each room was.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 05:22:11</strong>
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				Faar kept up to Kineas and followed along. As he opened each door, looked inside, then went to the next, Faar looked inside the previous room, then moved on. This was a lot less interesting to Faar than meeting people would be. She glanced back at the ball room where most people were, but decided to follow along, at least for now.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 05:26:52</strong>
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				"Don't feel obligated to follow me~" Kineas spoke up when Faar looked back. "Feel free to go and mingle. Information about the people here is just as valuable, if perhaps not more so than what I'm up to."<br><br>He continued on unabated though, in spite of the fact that his words undermined his actions.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 07:44:59</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Her mind was slipping through possibilities. He had indeed approached her about this little...transaction. Her eyes moved throught the throng of people dancing, but she was not really watching them. She was thinking. Perhaps he could be trusted..perhaps not but the lure of power was something that was hard for the Lady Ursula to pass up.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She poke to him, her eyes slipping back to the drows form. "You see my dear, I have wealth and I have power, but I must say the lure of more is always something that interests me." She paused for a moment hearing what she had said, she corrected herseld. "Power that is, money I have no need for. I have more than enough and when I need more I simply take it." Her eyes slipped up his face and a delicious smile played upon her lips, the very tips of her incisors peeking out ivory against her dark lips.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Where I am from, power is in politics. It is not what you know but who you know and who can pay so the powerful pretend to know nothing." She laughed a bit at her own wording. "Since you have approached me, tell me, stranger; what kind of power do you speak of?"</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 09:10:52</strong>
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				"The very simplest," Velve replied, his eyes following the whirl and rush of assorted beings from assorts universes, all brought together for this dance. "All others are ephemeral, fleeting, and unreliable." His eyes returned to Ursula. "The power of life, and the power of death." A knowing smile formed on the drow's lips. "Friends are an illusion, wealth is fleeting, but the power that the ability to take life grants lasts until one of greater power appears. Money doesn't stop a dagger, and friends can only join you in death." He cricked his neck, looking down at the wrist blades he wore on his left arm. "With the power of life and death, all others can be achieved; wealth can be taken, and people can be swayed."<br><br>The drow's smile was wicked, a smile that spoke of a simple pleasure, and offered not even the semblance of remorse. "Death, Ursula, is the absolute currency." He grinned. "So tell me, vampire, is that power great enough to earn your aid? In truth, I cannot offer anything else; I have power over life and death, and through it the power to control all of power's lesser forms."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 13:20:43</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She thought about his words, rolling them over in her head. She had certainly taken her share of lives but it would be very nice to not have to do the dirty work all the time. A breath left her lips quickly and as she was getting ready to speak the doll returned with her drink. She took her place kneeling at Ursula's feet. Ursula absentmindedly stroked the girls hair, running a slender hand down the girls jaw and neck. She stood then, more quickly than an untrained eye could see. Her gaze moved to the drow.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"There are ears upon us, and conversations can be dangerous things. I am interested, Velve." With a glance around the room, she smiled slightly and nodded toward the double doors behind them. "Perhaps we should move this conversation to the balcony for the moment." She blinked slowly and waited for his reply...</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 19:41:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Dready lifts up his mask for a moment to taste the air, sensing a lack of circulation in this hallway filled with trophies and grumbling due to the lack of anything tasting good. <em>"I wonder what the owner was like,"</em> he thinks to himself before turning away from the strange piece of furniture, or what he guessed as such. <em>"Interesting if not at all strange as they would be."</em> With that he steps down the hallway away from the ballroom some more, stopping at each trophy on either side and examining it himself. There was just something about new items such as these which caused him to be incredibly interested in, and if he wasn't interested in new items before he would have been by now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 19:55:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Velve smoothly rose to his feet immediately as Ursula did so, his eyes watching the way in which she treated the strange girl who accompanied her. "Of course, Ursula," he agreed smoothly, quite pleased to hear that the vampire was interested in his proposal. Such a being could be of much use; even if she was not as talented a killer as she seemed, there were many uses that a beautiful woman could be put to, and one which did not die could be even more valuable. However, Velve needed to learn more about those abilities as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 19:59:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Faar kept following Kineas, she took a wrong turn at one hallway, and then saw a bunch of empty trophy cases. It seemed weird and out of place. She looked at them, but they seemed pretty ordinary. Then, she spotted someone else in the hall, what looked like a reptilian, altho Faar couldn't say for sure since it was pretty dark. She called out to Dready "Hey, you! Wait up!"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 20:03:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The voice behind him caused the white mask to turn to face the source, the only sign of his reptilian form being the end of the tail swishing back behind as his body turns. Dark fabric sways in the breeze of movement which covers the rest of his body save a pair of gloves covering his hands. A pair of dark leather renaissance boots are the only other items to be seen at the moment, as with this form his hair doesn't show over his car. He didn't move visibly, or even under his cloak, though a thought runs through his head that the woman was either a stalker or assassin to kill him for whatever reason. <em>"Oh wait, I might have killed one of their own a couple of times,"</em> he thinks to himself and laughs silently in his mind with a soft chuckle. <em>"Silly me."</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 20:08:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar started coming up to him. The only disguise she had was a small mask covering her eyes and upper face. Otherwise, she had her tight, revealing leather outfit on, which made her look exactly what she was, a feline rogue. She had a smile and a non threatening gaze.<br><br>She looked him as he turned. She seemed impressed at his majestic looking outfit. She kept coming and spoke once again "Hey there! I'm Faar! Can we be friends?"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 20:20:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she approached he couldn't help but examine and then analyze her movements and body. <em>"Feline... acrobat or thief, possibly both knowing the species itself and judging the armor."</em> he thinks to himself before she speaks to him. <em>"She just met me... and she wants to be my friend? How unorthodox yet brute of a way for attempting to form a friendship or any sort of relationship."</em> He thinks to himself for a moment, though his tri-colored iris' and pupils don't waver behind his mask as he seems to stare at her own. "What of it? I make it a habit to befriend someone after knowing more about them, instead of offering both a name and then relationship to the person themselves." He says as a gloved hand reaches up to the plain white mask on his face and lifts it away from his jaw just enough for him to flick his tongue out and taste the air that she brought with her. He could tell that she left the ballroom not longer than he did himself, though she was escorted by some sort of male. He could even taste a hint of magic, but he was going to guess that it was her escort instead of herself, otherwise it wouldn't have an after-taste that felt as if it faded not long ago. The gloved hand rests the mask back onto his face before shifting it for a moment to make sure that it is on correctly before tilting his head to look down at her. "Though I'll give you one thing in exchange for your name and that would be my own. I'm Dready, aptly named for no good reason." he says and takes a small bow before turning on his heel and starting to walk away from Faar. Sure she was different from most he's met, but he already knows the possibilities that she would be here for, as well as her own occupation before arriving that it wouldn't have mattered to him if he knew or not. With that he resumes walking down the hallway and examining the trophy cases and the items inside.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 20:40:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar was about to reply when he turned his back toward her. Her tail stopped wagging, and she dropped her head, visibly disappointed. She said softly "I'm.. sorry. I just like meeting new people. I'll leave you alone."<br><br>Faar was really skilled in combat and had quite a strong body. But her personality was very simple, she was very happy and joyful, genuinely happy to meet people and trusting of strangers until proven otherwise. She did not have any subterfuge or cautious attitude that Dready apparently had.<br><br>She turned around, and slowly started to walk back toward Kineas.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 20:49:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If you want a new friendship between the two of us, why not walk with me?" he calls back, turning to the side and looking at a trophy case. "It would be better than giving up on someone you just met, wouldn't it?" Dready honestly could have cared less if she joined him, though company would have been enjoyable as well as the fact that he would feel sorry for hurting her feelings. Even then, he already expected this as a possible outcome before asking her to join him as he wanders down the trophy hall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 21:08:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar looked back at him, her tail starting to waggle side to side with hope. She came back up to him and said "I'm Faar! But uhm.. I already said that. So, Dready, what are you doing here? I mean, how did you find this place? These are nice trophy cases, aren't they? I wonder what they are for. By the way I looked at the people in the ball room, there's a lot of them! Here's what I'm thinking, there's those who are just having a good time, and I'm fine with that, I love to have fun, but my feeling is that at some point, all hell is gonna break loose! People are bound to start exploring, and try to gain the advantage. I think we should ally ourselves and get a plan ready. I'm a really good fighter, you know! I already met someone who said he'd be interested, he's over there.. well, somewhere. Oh, and I guess I do talk a lot.. sorry."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 21:23:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He couldn't help but chuckle as she burst into a fountain of information. Most of what he already thought would happen, and some ideas that have occurred to him before but he was too much of a loner for trying to pull them off himself. "First visit here, whilst some others have already started on their second or even fourth visit to the mansion. I didn't so much as find this place as it found me, as I was lost at sea for a week before running aground a day's walk away from the mansion. As for what I'm doing here, I have not the slightest clue other than getting what information that I can manage." He walks down a little farther and stops to look at the next trophy case. Her mentioning of forming a group who would stand together seems like a good idea in his mind, but then again so did fire breathing in a human form for the first time. "Don't worry about talking too much, worry more about telling someone you barely know too much instead. I'd be alright with allying myself to a group if I found the cause suitable," he says before turning his head to look into her eyes. "But I'll have to take a rain check on your offer. More often than not, I tend to ally myself with the wrong group before figuring out what their motives are. Also what do you mean by 'getting the upper hand'? Upper hand in what?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 21:52:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar seemed puzzled at his reaction. Usually, she could easily detect if someone was friendly or not. Either they reacted to her outbursts in a friendly manner, or they didn't. This guy was mysterious. That intrigued her.<br><br>She kept following him from one trophy case to the next. "Well, like if say some people started to want to disrupt the place, or take the mansion for themselves, and had evil motives, we should band together to fight them!"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 22:11:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And be a vigilante force in the name of the mansion?" he says aloud before thinking to himself for a moment. "Seems interesting. You could count me as an accessory but not as an ally as of yet, just in case someone you ally tries to take your group out for their nefariously evil plots to be performed."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 22:24:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				By now Faar's tail was wagging from side to side excitingly. She exclaimed "Oh no! I wouldn't ally with evil doers! I'm a good kitten." Then she kept following him, looking around some, but more interested in him than the trophy cases.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 22:26:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With a chuckle and then another few steps to stand in front of the next trophy case, Dready lets out a sigh. "What's your age Faar? How many winters in your world did you live through?" he asks, knowing that for himself it would be almost fifty though his body has been able to escape the grasp of time and it's ability to age the body, but he hasn't escaped from the aging of the soul.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 22:28:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zeon was not too far away from the conversation between Faar and Dready, He listened with keen interest, but washappy to keep his distance for now. He considered hiding so that he could listen without worry of being spotted, but decided that chances were good that they would spot him, smell him, sense him, or something, so he abandoned the plan.<br><br>The chit chat wasn't exactly private, but no one liked to be eavesdropped upon. After a moment he decided to move further on down the hallway. The art seemed to change with every step. So much history could be seen right here it simply blew his mind.<br><br>He stopped around a bend in the hallway to admire a particularly interesting painting (He assumed it was a painting anyway) that took up a large portion of the wall and seemed to stretch down into the hall ahead, he was transfixed by it at the moment, forgetting the two behind him talking.<br><br><br><br>---------<br><br><br>Zoe yawned, most the girls in the room all seemed to be quite busy with some plot or another. There was one without body heat talking to a rather large grey fellow. Neither of them seemed like people to be trifled with. Meanwhile, many of the other women in the place were on the dance floor, moving this way and that. It was quite elegant to watch. Yet none of them seemed that interesting to her.<br><br>She sighed, "Huh." yawning a little, "In wonder if they have a refreashment table?" She pondered to herself for a moment.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 22:32:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas, in his methodical search of the area, finally came upon Dready and Faar's exchange. <em>A good kitten indeed. I lucked out, she's practically perfect for the task of information gathering if that's how readily she approaches -everyone-.</em> As he came closer to the two, Kineas let his attention slide from the trophies a bit for the sake of expediency. "Hello there, I hope I'm not interrupting."<br><br>Once he reached a comfortable talking distance, he stops and bows to Dready. "I see you've met my acquaintance. My name is Kineas Lormis." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 22:38:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar looked at him and smiled, happy he was taking an interest in her "I'm 22. That's still young for a kitten like me, well it's about similar to a human I would say." then she spotted Kineas and called out to him "Hey! Kineas!" then turning to her new companion "Look, it's Kineas, the one I told you about earlier."<br><br>Then she stopped, hearing noise coming from further along the hallway "There's someone else nearby. I hope it's a friendly face, but if not.." she displayed her claws, showing she was ready and able to defend herself should the need arise.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 22:54:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course there's someone nearby. We're at a ball and the master of the place has not made his or her appearance yet." Kineas said dismissively. "They are probably doing the same thing we are, looking at trophies and trying to learn about this place."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 22:57:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar looked up at him, excitingly "Let's go meet him!" then waited for one of them to reply. She had not made so many new acquaintances in a long time, and she liked it. As far as she was concerned, the best way to determine how good or evil someone is, was to ask them.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 22:59:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar's declaration of interest clearly took Kineas aback for a moment, but he recomposed himself quickly. "Sure, I suppose. Why not?" With a nod towards Dready ((ooc: and a cutout of a timeslot should he wish to have replied during that time O: )) Kineas makes his way towards the percieved direction this 'other person' would have been in.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 23:05:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Tis a pleasure to meet you. My own name is Dready," he says as he turns his head to look down where Faar was looking to, and sighed for a moment. "Go on ahead, I'll be nearby if you require another hand."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>19-05-2010, 23:40:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar set off after Kineas but quickly darted past him, on all four, going up to the end of the hall, then turning the corner. Then she saw another man walking there, away from them. She called to Zeon "Hey! You there!" and kept walking toward the man. Perhaps she would make another friend today...<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 03:57:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zeon was unsurprised that they'd detected him, he shrugged, turning to see which called out to him. It was the feline woman.<br><br>He smiled and nodded politely, taking a moment to look through his monocle at her, her biology didn't seem much different that a human at a glance, but he'd have to go through the data it recorded later to see the details, "Yes?" He asked as she ran towards him on fours, a sight that didn't really disturb him much, after all, if he could have six arms, she could run on all fours.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 04:03:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar stood in front of him, inspecting him up and down, wagging her tail side to side. "Hey! My name is Faar. I'm an adventurer, new to this mansion. Are you new too? I'm trying to meet the other people here and find new friends. I'm a very friendly kitten, as you must see, and I saw you so I thought I would say hi!"<br><br>This man looked more friendly than the last one, so Faar was happy about that. He was wearing some very impressive clothing. Faar was used to a life in the forest, and sometimes in human towns, where people either used armor sets or had basic leather or cloth outfits. This was far more distinguished than she was used to. Also, this guy seemed to have six arms, for some reason. Faar thought about that for a moment, and waited for his reply.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 04:18:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zeon took in the rather large stream of words and smiled at the end of it, "I see, well, It's always nice to meet new people." Zeon replies in a friendly tone, "I suppose I'm new here too. Given that I arrived just a few minutes ago." He crossed one set of arms, using another to scratch his chin. "It's a lovely place I have to say, the art here is incredible." He gestured to the huge painting on the wall that he'd been looking at.<br><br>For a moment he thought about it, "So what is the name of your Homeworld Faar? Are there many of your race on it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 04:42:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar seemed very happy that the man was taking some interest in her. "Oh, I live in a small house at the edge of the Great Forest. It's not too far from a human town. I'm not quite sure how far we are here, it took me many days to reach this mansion. I guess I'm just an explorer at heart."<br><br>Seeing her other companions behind her, she added "Oh, those are also newcomers. New people I just met. That is Kineas and the other one is Dready, or so he says. See, I'm not quite sure why we're here, or what is going to happen. But my thinking is, if some big evil comes out, we better be prepared. I'm a strong fighter, you know." She displayed her claws, as if trying to prove it. "If something happens, we'll be ready!" She stood proudly, and crossed her arms, ready for battle... or for more social chatter, it seemed.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 05:28:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zeon let out a soft chuckle, "Well it seems many people from many places are here." He nodded politely to the other people, "Zeon, pleased to meet you." He bowed slightly, which was much less confusing for people than a handshake with him. He looked back at Faar, "So why did you come here? Just for the fun of exploring a new place?" He smirked, he supposed if that was the case, he was not much different.<br><br>He heard what she had to say about the evil and grinned, "It takes all kinds, but I'm sure if some evil creatures come they'll really have to look out for you Faar."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 06:50:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas takes his time catching up, but once their speaks amicably. "A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Zeon." He pauses for a moment, perhaps taking in the latest in a series of interesting meetings. "Forgive me if I've missed my mark, but you seem to be a bit more attentive to details than some of the others I've observed. Have you spotted anything interesting about this place yet?" <br><br>His question turns his tone from friendly to intense.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 06:54:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zeon notes the intensity of the question, "Only that it seems in this hallway along there is art from many different cultures and I would go as far to say worlds." He smirked, "But then I've only been here mere minutes." He said as he raised the monocle to look at the newcomer, "Also, forgive me if I missed mine, but it seems you forgot to introduce yourself sir." He didn't mind talking to stranges but he generally liked to know what they would be called. <br><br>"You seem to have a keen interest in things here, might I inquire as to why?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 08:28:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm sorry, I'm Kineas. I figured Faar's introduction had me covered, but I suppose not. As for my interest here..." His voice takes on a new intensity, approaching a thrill but not quite there. "This house is soaked from top to bottom in magical energy. It is at a strategic point from a planar point of view, and not only that, but the people here are more diverse than any other place I've seen yet, at least when you are also comparing from an ease of access point of view. The potential is so great..."<br><br>He trails off for a few moments. Eventually he remembers he's in the presence of others. "Ah, sorry. At any rate, I wouldn't say that Faar's fears are totally unfounded, considering the potential here. I'm currently heading up the construction of a castle in the abyss, and let me tell you the locals arn't a fan, so it's been pretty taxing. I came here hoping to find another avenue by which to collect magical energy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 10:30:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Magic? What an interesting concept. In his homeworld the closet thing to magic there was, was Science. Something he'd made great strides in, yet he felt that he could most likely benefit from this place in that regard as well. Though one thing was clear, he seemed to be the only one in the area that was on the science side of thing, rather than magic.<br><br>He nodded, "I do apologize, her introduction was a bit quick and I didn't take it all in Kineas." he smiled, "I can see why you would have an interest in this place considering the benefit that it seems to be to you. Though isn't it strange? I was stuck at a dead end in my research into alternate universes until this one seemed to almost call to me. Now that I see how many different types of people are here, I'm starting to wonder WHY all these different people are here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 10:58:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It's pretty clear you're talking about exactly what Kineas has been pondering himself. "Indeed, it's quite the mystery, especially since everyone that I've spoken with so far has no idea who the master of the place is and hasn't been here more than a handful of times, at most. I have a few theories I'm slowly testing while I'm here, but so far no matches. That's good though, since my first thoughts would be that if a magical location were calling people to it from across the planes, it would be to the attendees detriment."<br><br>Kineas nods to Zeon as though coming to a conclusion. "So, where you're from, alternate universes aren't widely recognized then? I'm interested to know why you pursued it and what your methods were. I would normally assume that your world is a low magic material plane if people there aren't familiar with the multiverse, which would make it a difficult place to connect to indeed, barring extenuating circumstances such as an extra-dimensional ball sending you an invitation."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 12:17:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">When he stood, she left her little doll behind and moved past him toward the large double doors. With a simple push from her hand, both doors swung open slowly and she moved into the chilled night air. The snow fell on the far side of the balcony, but the mansion itself stopped it from falling near the doors. Ursula stepped to the side and waited for him to join her. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">The night air was cold and as always some part of her wished she could feel that chill. The feeling of goosebumped flesh and a tingle upon exposed flesh. However, that was something that slipped from her grasp a very long time ago. Now she stood, very little in the way of clothing and felt nothing. Just the emptiness of death itself. She shook her head pulling herself out of her own selfish thoughts. She allowed herself to lean against a short brick railing that ran along the entire balcony itself. She waited for him to shut the doors, so their conversation could continue.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 12:28:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3049032#msg3049032">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 18-05-2010, 22:32:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"That sounds like a rather sad little home, I would hate never to have variety," he chuckled at the way she tried to say the words 'satyr' and 'dryad'.<br><br>"Satyrs and dryads," he spoke clearly to allow her to hear the pronunciation, "are forest spirits of sorts. Satyrs are all male, they're agile, relatively strong, and very good with music. Dryads are all female, and are very in tune with nature and are able to use magic to speak to animals, manipulate plants, among other things. While the two usually breed with one another, having only one gender each, occasionally a child is born that has traits of both, we're considered quite gifted, but also an omen of bad luck."<br><br>"As for what I was doing, I'm a traveler, between 'homes' at the time. Coming here is really not so different from my usual life, except that there are creatures here that don't exist in my world..." He glanced around, some of the creatures here made him nervous.<br><br>"And at <em>the moment</em> I arrived, I was hunting... I also lost my prey and am suddenly very aware I haven't eaten yet..." He put a hand over his stomach, almost childishly. For such a strong, warrior-like being, he had strange mannerisms, and spoke and acted like a child at times.<br><br>He peered around for some food, "I surely can't 'rule' this place on an empty stomach..."<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"> Calisto smiled as she saw him place his hand on his stomach. "You know what my dear, I am a little hungry as well. I would certainly accompany you to find some food." This time she did not hold out her hand she simply waited for him to lead the way. She was uncertain which way the food was, but at least she had some good company while on the way to find it. Curiousity plagued her and she could not help but ask as they started walking. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"When you were speaking of your race you mentioned something that made me quite curious. You said that 'we're considered quite gifted' does that mean that you are..." She was not sure how to finish that sentence appropriately. She could only hope that he understood what she was trying to ask so that she did not have to explain herself further. She had many more questions about him and his race, but they did have all night...</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 14:00:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar listened to the conversation, then looked at the painting on the wall. It looked nice, but she couldn't detect anything strange about it. Faar was a rogue, so she couldn't detect magical energy. Maybe that was why, she told herself.<br><br>Then, cutting in the talk, she commented "Uhm.. I wonder who owns this place. I'm sure if we were to meet them they would know a lot more."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 19:57:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I suppose you could call it a low magic plane. Our magic is science so to speak. I'm an inventor. How I got into it...?" Zeon chuckled, "I blame comic books. Still, I'm quite well known on my homeworld, even if half the people who know me think I'm a quack." With one of his arms he scratched his chin, "I suppose I got into science because no one else had. My theories about alternate universes were confirmed long before I ever came to this one, though that was a bit of a mistake." He smirked.<br><br>He realized he'd gone into nerdy talk when Faar spoke up and he nodded, "I'm sure if the master of the house wanted to be seen, he would have been already. I suspect that whoever it is, they are likely watching us and the other guests. It could be awhile before they decide to reveal themselves."<br><br><br><br>---------<br><br><br>"AHA! THOUGHT YOU COULD HIDE FROM ME DID YOU?!" a very happy lesbian exclaimed as she spotted her first mark of the night.<br><br>The refreshment table.<br><br>Off in a room not far from the ballroom it was, and it was less of a table and more of a super buffet to rival that of a large restaurant from her homeworld. Still she grinned as she approached it, happy to be the first one there it seemed. She wondered if these was some sort of rule about taking the food, but she didn't see a sign anywhere saying she COULDN'T Have any, so she happy picked up a plate and started browsing the interesting and eclectic selection of foods, each seemed to hail from somewhere stranger than the last.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 20:16:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The science talk went way over Faar's head. When Zeon replied to her comment, she shrugged and commented "I hope he shows up soon, otherwise people will start getting antsy!"<br><br>Then she leaned her back against the wall, brought her arms up above her head along the wall, and stretched casually. By doing that, every curve of her body, every muscle was displayed prominently. She was a stunning specimen of the feline race, with a powerful yet very feminine body, and it would be hard for anyone not to notice. Of course, being a non human, such a pose would not excite everyone, but certainly a fellow furry would be hard pressed not to stare.<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 22:18:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked back to her, and smiled, his short green hair suddenly shifting to long locks of what looks like willow leaves. His features rounded out a bit, and his skin color changed and gained a greenish tint.<br><br><em>She</em> pulled down the neckline of her cloak, where there was some extra cloth, just enough to barely cover her chest, "Is this what you wanted to know?" She smiled sweetly.<br><br>"I use this form far less, but I promise you that it is a complete change, even changing my personality a little," she was very beautiful, and she gave a teasing look past her shoulder. She stopped to wait for Calisto's response, likely having enjoyed watching people's response in the past.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 22:19:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Dready was keeping quiet and listening to the conversation as he continued to examine trophies at his slow pace. When talk of the owner or owners revealing themselves arose, it popped into his head the logical conclusion. "We won't be seeing the owners of this mansion, only what was left behind in these cases. Think about it: A multitude of people of different cultures, different races, different backgrounds, with different motives all brought together in the same place with no sign of a present owner. I'm betting that some sort of magic or technology keeps this mansion working, and that it requires an owner..." He says aloud as he continues to look at another trophy case, this one being some sort of half-helmet on a model head. "Or a living sacrifice."<br><br>He stays silent for just a few moments before laughing to himself. "Tis a theory. Worst possible outcome is that one person dies for the rest of the creatures in their ignorant bliss dancing and talking themselves into a daze, or at least what I'm guessing. Hypothesis, if I may call it such."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>20-05-2010, 23:07:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				By the time that Ursula was out on the balcony, the drow was already there, standing in the shadow of the door frame. With a casual kick, he closed one of the doors behind them. The air was cold, but the shirtless elf didn't pay it any heed as he closed the other door behind him and Ursula, turninng to face her. Brushing his hair out of his face, Velve moved to sit on the same brick rail that Ursula was leaning on, looking down on her expectantly.<br><br>"So, what was it that could not be spoken of inside?" the assassin asked curiously, his arms crossed lightly in front of him, his expression empty save for an intrigued flicker in his red eyes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 00:37:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That was my original suspicion as well, Dready." Kineas replied. "So far though, I havn't come up with anything to support it. I'm keeping my eyes peeled, though. I also suspect that there is an official method by which one becomes the master of this place, and that so far the qualifications, whatever they may be, havn't been met. Either that, or the master of this place is a terrible recluse, but then why have an eternal dance in your front hall?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 00:42:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar frowned "Wait, so we could be here forever if we don't figure it out? Ugh..."<br><br>She started to walk circles around Kineas and Dready, looking at them, and thinking of what their next action should be. Then she stopped and continued "I think we need to be more proactive. We should try to figure out who everyone here is, then how one can become the master of this place."<br><br>But then she thought about what the next logical step would be, and added "..or mistress." She then grinned.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 01:35:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Judging from what I could tell the previous owners of what are currently inside of each trophy case, I don't think that there are any real requirements in the first place," he says before watching Faar circling around the small group. <em>"Ugh... if I'm being pulled into some sort of mystery solving group again, I definitely won't be enjoying myself."</em> Though it took him a moment to hear Faar's words on them being there forever. "Actually, I've been here for who knows how long, but others seem to be able to leave and return at their leisure. I've basically been trapped here for almost a few years now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 01:55:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar seemed really surprised. She came up in front of Dready and looked at him "Years?! Wow!" She couldn't imagine staying some place for years. She was an adventurer, she loved seeing new places, meeting new people. She didn't want to think about staying here for so long. But then she started to wonder why this person in particular would be trapped. "What do you mean by trapped? Are you special in some way?"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 02:09:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Dready just sighs behind his mask as his eyelids close, showing small scales covering his flesh instead of bare skin through the eyes of the mask. "Maybe, but then again I've had no real reason to go back to where I came from," He says down to the feline woman. "If I was special compared to the multitude of unique creatures in the ballroom, I think I would have known by now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 05:01:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Calisto watched the long hair fall and her eyes widened as she saw the 'girl' pull on the cloak. Calisto could not help herself, she leaned in and let her hand play through the beautiful long hair. She dropped it quickly realizing she did not have permission to touch the girl.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I have never seen such a thing before. That was truly amazing." She felt so sheltered now, her ignorance cutting her deep. There were so many creatures out there and she had no idea what any of them were called or what they could do.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She moved up beside the girl and smiled a genuine smile. "You are like something out of a dream." A laugh left her lips and her eyes moved back to where they were heading. "I hope we do not get lost. I am counting on that hunter instinct of yours to find up some food." Her hands folded behind her back and she continued the unhurried pace.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 05:08:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">The smile left her lips now and she looked out at the falling snow. "I apologize for the abruptness. I have reason to believe the girl that is with me is, how do you say...gathering intelligence, for her real mistress." She let out a long low breath and continued. "I have no proof as of yet. I have many humans volunteer to be my dolls, but she was just a little too eager. She is also a little to forward for her own good. I have yet to break her fully." She spoke of the girl as if she were nothing more than livestock but no remorse passed through her eyes. She turned that dark gaze upon the drows features, and tilted her head a bit.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"One can never be too careful when you associate with creatures you do not know." She left the words hang in the air between them, but her eyes never left his own.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 07:23:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She laughed softly and took Calisto's hand and guided it back to her hair, "Satyrs and Dryads are not like most races. We love to be touched, and if we like a person, we happily welcome it," she smiled teasingly. There was a little innuendo in what she said, but she didn't linger on it.<br><br>Her eyes trailed over to the girl in the suit, "I think she found our, 'prey', for us." She giggled a little about Calisto's comment about her hunting prowess. She was a little less skilled at hunting in this form, she was closer to her dryad heritage, and was more of a magic user, but she didn't bother to correct her. It wasn't like she couldn't hunt, she just preferred to be in her male form, which was slightly stronger and more agile.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 09:45:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zeon had noticed Faar's little stretching display, and admired it, but in the same way he had admired the art, it was pleased to look at and quite impressive, but he hadn't even thought to touch it.<br><br>After a moment he spoke, "Well, I'm here for research, I didn't really have any plans of finding out age old mysteries or taking a summer home in dimension X." It was more or less a joke, but quite a nerd one, "Still, it is curious. What prevents you from leaving Dready? Do you know?" <br><br>--------------------<br><br><br>Zoe had the sense of someone behind her int he room, and it proved to be right, she turned to see two beautiful women in the doorway, though she recalled that one of them had been a man earlier. Or at least had APPEARED to be a man from what she could tell.<br><br>Either way it made no difference, she smiled and nodded to them politely, "Congratulations! You too have found the world of magical food that just seems to restock itself."She smiled, picking an apple up from one of the trays, only to have another seem to just fade in seconds later, ""But then, you might not be as impressed by this as I."<br><br>She smirked, "Ah, where are my manners, Name's Zoe." She bowed slightly to them both, "Don't let me stand between you two and a meal." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 20:37:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shakes his head in response. "From what I've been able to gather, each person who has left and returned had a reason to leave the mansion with promise of coming back once again," he says and his tongue flicks to the inside of his mask, which makes a small thud before pulling itself back over his lips. "And since I don't have a reason to leave and then return, or even to leave, the mansion won't let me go."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>21-05-2010, 21:01:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Velve nodded as Ursula explained the situation. It was one that the drow understood all too well, perhaps even moreso. For Velve, telling his allies anything was a calculated risk on whether they would act to covertly disrupt his own movements, or not dare for risk of arousing his ire. If any one of them had a chance at killing him, they would take it in a heartbeat if they had any reason to believe they could hold on to his title after. Only the strength of his lieutenants kept every member of Ultrinnan Veldrin from attempting to murder him; they all knew that the lieutenants wanted the position, and would kill any underling who managed to achieve the task by some fluke. Thus, the number of immediate threats to Velve's dominance was lessened.<br><br>"Indeed," Velve said, agreeing with Ursula's last statement. "You would do well in Maerimydra, if you weren't what most would consider iblith," he said, grimacing at the last word. It was not the kind of word one would use to refer to a potential business partner, normally, but it was best to be honest at this time, and that complication would indeed be one that would need to be overcome for Ursula to be of use.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>22-05-2010, 07:51:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No reason to leave, huh? In that case, does it much matter where you are?"<br><br>Even though he asked, Kineas doesn't seem too intrigued. While listening in he's been examining the nearby displays and art.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>22-05-2010, 08:07:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Before I utter a complete reply, I shall note that any offense that is heard upon your ears is far from intended," Dready says and smiles behind his mask. "Though it matter more to where I am not instead of where I currently reside. Living for too long in the same environment causes it to be rather boring. Information intake slows to a crawl once you've unlocked whatever secrets could possibly be unlocked, even if spreading such secrets could get a critter killed."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>22-05-2010, 08:15:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I consider myself warned."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>22-05-2010, 18:23:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar listened to the two men talk. She didn't really like what she heard. Instead of worrying about boredom or how long one had been stuck here, she wanted to keep moving and find out about this place, and the people in it. She was eager to know how many others were here, apparently competing without realizing it, in some game to become the master of this place.<br><br>She paced from side to side of the hallway, but kept quiet.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>22-05-2010, 19:52:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zeon scratches his chin, "Likewise. I have no intention of going down easy should something try and kill me." He smirked, "Have there been any secrets you haven't been able to unlock? Or perhaps any rooms you haven't been able to get into?" Normal locks were no trouble for Zeon, electric, mechanical. They were simple and easy to him. Magic locks were something he hadn't dealt with before, but he welcomed the challenge if it was to be had somewhere in the house.<br><br>Still, the thought that the house might kill him would be very disappointing. Here with a breakthrough of science and even magic, and yet if he died here, his home world would never know. Still, with so much left to learn and explore, he wasn't that concerned about the danger.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>22-05-2010, 21:55:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"In time they were unlocked, same as the doors I couldn't bypass initially," He says in reply. "Tis only a matter of time before what is hidden is revealed after all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 02:01:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas paused in his appreciation of art, and then slowly turned to face Dready. "You sound as though you've thoroughly explored this place. Why don't you tell us a little more about your findings? I'd be interested to know what rooms were locked that you later found access to, as well as perhaps the locations of any rooms you haven't made it into quite yet. Plus any other points of interest that stuck out to you would also be great." <br><br>Kineas kept his tone cheerful and polite.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 02:14:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar listened to Kineas. What he said made sense. She went behind Dready and put her hands on his shoulders. Not in a threatening way, but firmly nonetheless. "Yeah, Dready. After all that time, don't you know more about this place?"<br><br>She kept him firmly in place, claws ready. Just in case.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 04:15:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Such a question wouldn't seem out of place, but then again it would be something against his instincts to give out such information. "Like I said, in time secrets will be revealed. What I know will stay known to those who discover such. Makes the reveal so much more interesting after all," he couldn't help but grin at that comment, though his shoulders drop slightly when Faar rests her hands on his shoulders. "If you wish to have an ally in me, it would be best to let a river flow its course instead of trying to bottle it's currents. I hope that you don't want to employ combat here, as it will not end with either side a victor."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 04:32:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas put his hand on his hip and tilted his head slightly. "Who said anything about combat? I certainly had no intention of threatening you. I'm simply doing what I said I was doing; seeking more information about this place."<br><br>He turned and started walking away, resuming his search of the place. "If you're not one to share, I'll just search out these secrets for myself."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 04:36:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That last comment was more for Faar, and less for your archaic ears. I wouldn't mind showing you secrets here and there, but this won't be a tour of the mansion. Was lost for over a week in these hallways once, don't plan on repeating that awful chain of events," he says as he watches Kineas turn to walk away. "There's a certain distaste to such an effect."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 04:45:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar was somewhat annoyed with the way Dready was phrasing things. She certainly was a very sociable person, but all the talk they had done so far brought them nothing, no new knowledge, no information as to who owned this place or where to go next. She preferred action to careful investigation, certainly if that search for answer was something that could last for years.<br><br>However, she also understood there would probably be no use in needless battle, so she let go of Dready's shoulders, and went after Kineas. "Wait, I'll come with." Leaving Deady behind, she came up to Kineas's side and walked alongside him.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 04:54:02</strong>
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				With a soft grin Dready heads back in the direction that he came from, taking a right at the end of the hallway and his shape shifts to that of a raptoric, which is a creature that moves incredibly fast with it's double-jointed legs and from where he came from, were known to be able to sense an angry mob from miles away in the midst of a bustling forest. If he was going to keep himself from being seen by someone for the next hour or so, this would be one of the best forms to make sure that he could stay out of danger as well as prying eyes. With the boots being removed and held in an over-the-shoulder carrying bag, the dark-cloaked figure seems to move like a wraith attached to the floor, being a good two feet shorter than his usual height.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 05:17:42</strong>
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				Zeon more or less watches as the little band moves apart as quickly as it came together, not a word said to him on their way out. He scratched his chin thoughtfully, "Well imagine that." He says to himself when he's alone again, "Well, guess it's back to my own investigation. Fine by me." He mutters as he continuing down the hall since it seemed to be the least popular choice of direction to travel.<br><br>As he walked he observed the painting that spanned the entire wall of the hallway, it depicted an epic battle, filled with many creatures of myth, lore, science fiction, some real animals, humans. It was quite the piece of art, seeming to bring together all kinds together to face...<br><br>"An oddity..." Zeon mumbled, the battle had been one sided, all the creatures seemed to be on the same side, rushing in the same direction towards an unseen foe. But the hallway ended before what they were running towards could be seen, leaving Zeon to wonder who was the enemy in the picture? Why did it just dead end like that?<br><br>Looking around, the hallway dead ended to a bare wall, He tapped on it to see if it was hallow, but it sounded solid enough. Still, he wondered about it, and made a mental not of it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lycan Queen</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 05:54:46</strong>
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				Mystery and intrigue, depth and deception, hope, love, terror. All these emotions swirled and mixed around within the mansion. Rikki had been waiting, lurking about in the shadows, for this moment, when everything was where it should be. She moved slowly, with an air duty, and she could feel the rising tension, the wonder and expectations; she practically tasted it in her mouth. Taking her place up onto the stage, she meet eyes with the band players, not knowing them personally but understanding them enough to speak without words. As she thought, the mansion jumped to the occasion, dimming the lights around everyone else but her, creating an odd sort of spotlight as it always did when someone came up to sing. She felt comfortable here, she felt more at home with the rhythm flowing through her veins than she ever did at any point in her life. Pausing, she took a deep breath, closing her eyes, imprinting the memory of this very moment into her what remained of her forever. The band caught her the very moment she began singing, a slow, steady tune on the piano, a light drum beat to back it up, and a low, mournful cry from the strings. Her purple eyes searched out into the audience, capturing their gaze as she sung with a deep, smooth voice.<br><br><em>Fiona Apple - Shadowboxer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnXjISlKLuE#)</em><br><br>She kept going with the song, one not from her world, but whose words reached out beyond the barriers and pierced the soul. Bittersweet memories fueled her song, moving her hips and clinging to the microphone as if it were her last moment in a lifetime of regrets. As it climbed into a crescendo, she had to stop herself from crying, unsure if she was really here, or back in those sweet summer night and cold winter mornings. It was as if she was dying all over again, an experience she relived on a day to day basis, unsure of when it would ever end, or if she really wanted it to, for the great beyond terrified her more than anything. <br><br>As all things do come to an end, so did her song, and she stood up on that stage until the very last note had faded from the hall. The rest went by in a blur for her, the lights filtering themselves back into the main hallway, the people going back to their business, applause and glares of disapproval. For one brief moment, they had all been connected, and now that connection had splintered off back into the night. If she were still alive, she would have been tired, drained, as singing usually left her, but she was no longer held back by those limitations. She lifted herself off the stage, gliding amongst the crowd, listening, watching, and waiting.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 06:00:25</strong>
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				As soon as the song started, Faar's ears stood right up. It was so beautiful. She loved music. Without saying a word, she dropped on all four, then ran back toward the dancing hall, arriving just in time to see her finish the song. The girl singing seemed so beautiful, yet something was odd about her. As she started gliding through the room, it became clear that she wasn't a normal human, she may not even be alive anymore.<br><br>Faar watched the girl go through the crowd, and kept fixed eyes on her, watching, but saying nothing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 06:12:44</strong>
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				Zeon heard the music from afar, but was too busy puzzling over the wall to pay it much mind, still he meandered back to the dance hall after awhile to hear who was singing it. Even in his distracted mind, he had to admit the song was quite interesting.<br><br>-----------<br><br>Zoe on the other hand was much more taken with it, moving through the door back to the dance hall without hesitation, being present for most of the song. What she saw was quite the sight, though the sight was no where near as impressive as the sound. The song was beautiful and entrancing. Zoe found herself Transfixed for it's entire duration. <br><br>She looked to the girls she'd greeted when they came in and bowed slightly, "Enjoy the food." She said as she left the room, intending to follow after the singer. After all, with a performance like that she deserved a complement at least. <br><br>Zoe finally caught up with her and bowed slightly, "Impressive song miss, I didn't know this place had entertainment as well. How long have you been singing?" she asked politely, taking in the appearance of the woman. It was beauty, but a strange sort of beauty, or perhaps it was just that Zoe was still a little hypnotized from the beauty of the song.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lycan Queen</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 06:26:01</strong>
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				((OOC note: The woman in the video is not my character. That's Fiona Apple, the woman who wrote the song. My character is an orc/elf chick. Sorry if that was misleading.))<br><br>She was not the only one watching. Indeed, Rikki's very existence was contradiction, one she was well used to. Her tall, lean muscular body along with her forest green skin and tusks led most to think she was orc, but her pointed ears and fair features made others guess that she was an elf. She was both, a half breed. Nothing about her looked even remotely human, and she made no special attempt to hide the fact she was no longer of the living. Smiling to herself, she continued to wander around, waiting to see what would happen next.<br><br>A woman in a tux approached her, bowing. She bowed back in response, still smiling gently. "Let's just say that I have been singing for a long time now. It's been my favorite hobby, and when I came here..." her gaze drifted over to the stage wistfully, "it just called to me. Anyone can go up and perform...but where are my manners?" She reached a green skinned hand out to the woman, saying, "My name is Rikki Livingstone. And you are?"<br><br>((Sorry for ultra short post of fail. Trying to keep up.))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 06:35:16</strong>
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				Seeing the singer stop, Faar decided to go to her. If someone knew something about this place, it had to be this one. She went through the crowd and arrived at her location, and noticed she was now talking to another girl. While the singer was obviously not human, now that Faar could see her clearly, she still had a very nice form, with visible muscles. She did not look like an actual ghost, at least not the scary looking things Faar was used to, but she could tell that she was either a spirit or something similar.<br><br>Faar then looked at the other girl that had approached the singer. She looked much more human, and much more living. Both were beautiful, and Faar couldn't help but smile. She stood next to them and bowed down, then interjected in "Great song! I loved it! I so love music! Oh uhm.. sorry to intrude. I'm Faar!"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 06:37:59</strong>
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				(OOC: You've seen the posts up to this point, I don't think you have anything to apologize for)<br><br>Zeon saw that Zoe had gone to speak with the woman and he rolled his eyes slightly, "Typical." He spoke as he started back down the hallway away from the ballroom. Intending to explore more of the mansion and not be quite so distracted by art this time. He hoped.<br><br><br>----------------<br><br><br>Zoe smiled and nodded, taking the hand, shaking it, and then kissing it for good measure, she shot back a grin, "Nice to meet you Rikki, I'm Zoe, Zoe Twilight." She nodded, "Well all things considered, you should answer the call to the stage more often, it seems to me that you're a natural performer."<br><br>The woman was interesting, to Zoe she looked like a green, tall woman who hung out at the gym a bit too much. Of course, she did quickly notice that her hand had no body heat. Zoe's first thought was vampire, but she didn't rule out anything considering the type of people she'd seen at this party already.<br><br>Zoe had a mild twinge of irritation at the appearance of the catgirl, though she couldn't deny the lady looked nice as well, none the less for the moment she ignored the catwoman.<br><br>"In any case, its a pleasure to meet you Miss Livingstone." she smiled once again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 06:50:44</strong>
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				Kineas didn't hurry, but he followed after just the same at his own pace. He nodded to everyone in turn. "Sorry if she's interrupting you two, so far she's been that forward and blunt with everyone." Kineas speaks warmly to the two he hadn't met yet. "My name is Kineas. We've been looking around the mansion to see what kind of information about it we can dig up. To whom do I owe the pleasure of speaking with?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dready</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 06:57:32</strong>
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				Dready didn't return to the gathering hall, as he seems to never miss a song due to one of his forms always allowing him to listen to her sing. If anything, he was able to push aside his memories and just admire her skill and passion, which was one of the few things keeping him sane over the previous years. Though before the song started, he heard a tapping sound as if someone was testing a solid object for any secret passages or just to show some irritation, as there was plenty of it. Once the song was over, his feet spreading for some friction before his form bolts through the hallways once again. This was one thing he enjoyed, moving through such an area with no one in his way or on his tail brought back memories that he enjoyed when his first form acquisition succeeded. There was a hallway that couldn't be reached by any other means than to outrun itself, otherwise whoever tried to enter the hallway wouldn't walk any farther than a few feet into the doorway. This was where he would find himself, as it lead to a secret spot in the garden, resting underneath the fountain. It was just a hollowed out section for maintenance under the fountain, but it was the most peaceful place to contemplate, and it kept curious trackers from following him. Upon his arrival, he shifts to his usual reptilian form and sits himself down to the side of the water pump.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 19:05:38</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3058104#msg3058104">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 21-05-2010, 07:23:50</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">She laughed softly and took Calisto's hand and guided it back to her hair, "Satyrs and Dryads are not like most races. We love to be touched, and if we like a person, we happily welcome it," she smiled teasingly. There was a little innuendo in what she said, but she didn't linger on it.<br><br>Her eyes trailed over to the girl in the suit, "I think she found our, 'prey', for us." She giggled a little about Calisto's comment about her hunting prowess. She was a little less skilled at hunting in this form, she was closer to her dryad heritage, and was more of a magic user, but she didn't bother to correct her. It wasn't like she couldn't hunt, she just preferred to be in her male form, which was slightly stronger and more agile.<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Looking at the tables and tables of food made Calistos mouth water. It had been far too long since she had eaten. She ran her hands throught the girls hair one more time and let it fall. "You really are quite beautiful in either form." She smiled softly. "And now...to feast." Her steps moved her away quickly and toward the table. She picked up a small plate and began to walk along the first table picking up delicious treats and putting them on her plate. She looked up and smiled.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"This much food and it all looks so very good! My village would not know what to do. We stick to a diet of what the forest gives us..." She tasted a bit of the ham and moaned gently.."Oh my you have to have some of this..."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>23-05-2010, 19:20:42</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3059798#msg3059798">Quote from: Krayz on 21-05-2010, 21:01:49</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Velve nodded as Ursula explained the situation. It was one that the drow understood all too well, perhaps even moreso. For Velve, telling his allies anything was a calculated risk on whether they would act to covertly disrupt his own movements, or not dare for risk of arousing his ire. If any one of them had a chance at killing him, they would take it in a heartbeat if they had any reason to believe they could hold on to his title after. Only the strength of his lieutenants kept every member of Ultrinnan Veldrin from attempting to murder him; they all knew that the lieutenants wanted the position, and would kill any underling who managed to achieve the task by some fluke. Thus, the number of immediate threats to Velve's dominance was lessened.<br><br>"Indeed," Velve said, agreeing with Ursula's last statement. "You would do well in Maerimydra, if you weren't what most would consider iblith," he said, grimacing at the last word. It was not the kind of word one would use to refer to a potential business partner, normally, but it was best to be honest at this time, and that complication would indeed be one that would need to be overcome for Ursula to be of use.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She had thought she knew every name for her out there, and yet... "Iblith," her eyes moved to his face, "this is a word I do not know. Please explain." She looked at him expectantly. She realized in that moment that they were so very different but also a little similar. While their skin color may have been comeplete opposites, they both knew what it was to be plotted against, and prey upon those weaker than themselves. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">The wind picked up a bit and it sent snow blowing in their direction. She smiled slightly, lips curling up at the corners as for just a moment she could feel the sensation of the cold wettness upon her flesh. It was a good feeling, and one that she did not get to feel very often. Her eyes moved away from the dancing snow and back to his face awaiting his reply.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 04:56:36</strong>
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				A glint of light appears in the clouds, growing swiftly as what appears to be a shooting star crashes to ground not far from the mansion. When the steam from the sublimated snow dissipates, it can be seen that a giant crystal, some 12 feet tall, is jutting from the ground at an angle.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 10:51:32</strong>
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				She looked to Calisto and shook her head, "I don't eat meat, in fact, I rarely eat..." She brushed her hand over her hair and horns, before <em>he </em>snatched up a piece of ham quickly and it vanished into his mouth. He was careful not to look like a pig, and while he ate quickly, he was not messy or loud.<br><br>"Dryad's are very plantlike, derive their nourishment from their trees. That is to say, they meld with them and feed off them symbiotically. While I can't do that, in either form, I still retain a dislike for meat in my female form, and a predisposition not to eat at all."<br><br>He was no longer wearing his mask, and his mantle still covered his chest. He plucked a cherry out and popped it off its stem. His glanced to her when she wasn't looking, and grinned, feeling puckish, he had let go of his desire not to draw attention to himself.<br><br>He drew Whirlwind quickly and flicked his wrist, causing the blade to fall open like a chain, and he lashed it to one end of the table to pierce into some exotic fruit, and twirled the blade around to bring it to his mouth. He grabbed an apple with his other hand and tossed it into the air, and quickly grabbed another. He began to juggle them in one hand, while the blade linked together and then changed into a dagger, which he balanced on one finger.<br><br>He began to perform, twirling and juggling, even dancing while he placed food on a plate and in his mouth, using his agility and even some magic. He finished his little performance by throwing an apple, which he had kept throughout the performance, into the air and throwing his dagger into it, then catching the hilt of his dagger and holding it out to Calisto.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 11:50:41</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She watched all of this in sheer fascination as he whirled and twirled. She could hardly keep up with his movements. She smiled and clapped as he juggled, setting down her own plate so she could watch. When he held out the apple to her in the dagger she could not help but laugh. She grabbed it and pulled it off the blade, taking a big bite. She chewed and swollowed and immediately clapped for him again.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"That was clever..." She smiled softly picking her plate back up and picking a chunk pineapple off and sticking in in her mouth. She wiped at her lips with a napkin and walked back over to stand beside him. "In my world such things would never be tolerated. We sit in silence and eat. We pray, we clean, we pray again. I am so out of my element here, but I love it. There is so much to see and do." She paused a moment and walked along with him, popping random bits food into her mouth. "Oh my, but I am full now. That was a feast." He would note that she did not eat very much at all. A piece of ham, some fruit and shelled nuts made up her meal for the eve.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"My kind does not eat very much. We are of the belief that our body is a temple and we must treat it as such. Also, there are a lot of my kind in our small village and we have; we share." She shrugged with a smirk and looked down at him with a gentle smile. "Perhaps we quite alike, you and I." She placed her plate in the bin with all of the other dirty plates and utensils and then turned to face him. "So, what now?"</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 11:58:06</strong>
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				He pondered on her description of her home, "now? Now you will learn to play! Your home sounds like it is rather dull, no offense, my dear. Satyrs and dryads love to dance and play, and we do little else unless we need to rest, or eat, or protect our homes." <br><br>He took her hand gently and smiled, "do you know how to dance?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 12:36:45</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She smiled widely hearing his words and laughed out loud when he commented on her home. "It is quite dull and drab. I do not take offense to the truth. I wish that I had come from a place just like where you live. That would have been fantastic." She looked down quickly when he took her hand and a soft blush crossed her cheeks under the mask. Her fingers closed around his own enjoying the heat of his flesh.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"We dance a little, but nothing quite so grand as you just did." She smiled a little too wide and laughed nervously. "I am afraid I may step all over you..."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 13:48:08</strong>
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				"Where I come from, elves are known for their grace," he guided her to the floor and took her other hand, "just move with me. I have no intention of expecting you to do what I just did, that requires a bit more strength and agility than even some of my kind tend to have. I have trained a lot to achieve that, this is much simpler."<br><br>He smiled and slowly showed her the steps to a dance she probably wasn't quite familiar with, but after some time, she can probably liken to something from her world.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 15:32:56</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Calisto followed him easily, the grace and agility moving her body in the exact rhythm of his. She began to hum along with the music and was soon twirling with him on the floor. Her lithe body bending and stretching as he asked it to with his hands. She laughs gently and moves her gaze to his face.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I simply cannot remember when I have had this much fun. You are a delight my friend." She leans in and places another gentle kiss upon his cheek as a thank you for taking the time to speak with her and get to know her a bit. She continues the dance, her eyes now&nbsp; closed again her body simply enjoying the music.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>24-05-2010, 20:14:33</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3065954#msg3065954">Quote from: Calie on 23-05-2010, 19:20:42</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She had thought she knew every name for her out there, and yet... "Iblith," her eyes moved to his face, "this is a word I do not know. Please explain." She looked at him expectantly. She realized in that moment that they were so very different but also a little similar. While their skin color may have been comeplete opposites, they both knew what it was to be plotted against, and prey upon those weaker than themselves. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">The wind picked up a bit and it sent snow blowing in their direction. She smiled slightly, lips curling up at the corners as for just a moment she could feel the sensation of the cold wettness upon her flesh. It was a good feeling, and one that she did not get to feel very often. Her eyes moved away from the dancing snow and back to his face awaiting his reply.</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Velve kept his face completely calm, but underneath he shuddered at the potential damage that this could do. "Among the drow," Velve began, "outsiders are not thought of well. In fact, they are considered lesser for being non-drow." Turning his face from Ursula, he hopped off of the rail and began pacing along side it, his stride smooth and cat-like. "The term 'iblith' refers to offal, filth, and other such things." Velve grimaced as his face returned to Ursula's. "Among my people," he said slowly, "a non-drow in considered the same thing."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 00:12:12</strong>
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				He smiled when she kissed his cheek, "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. Life is not meant to be toiled away or left to others, it is meant to be enjoyed."<br><br>He guided her into more complicated movements when he saw that she was responding so well, letting her twirl and move freely. He had watched others as he moved, and he could tell this might go from free-wheeling and happy to dangerous, which was not surprising given the diversity of those in the building.<br><br>"Tell me, Calisto, are you much of a combatant?" His question might have seemed strange, but to a traveler and hunter like himself, these things should never go unnoticed.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 07:55:05</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Ursula watched as the drow paced while he explained. Nervous perhaps? A curved brow lifted when he mentioned what the word meant. She waited a moment for him to finish speaking and when his gaze turned back to her, a dark and sinister laugh fell from her lips. The laugh stopped as quickly as it started and her eyes flashed a bit dangerously.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"I must say, Velve, I have been called worse. You cannot have an existence such as mine and not expect such things. Still your people, forgive me, seem very close minded." Her eyes slipped over him again before settling back on his face for just a moment. She moved then pushing herself away from the rail and slipping past him silently and into the lazy snow fall. She spoke, her back turned, but senses very aware...</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Is that you see me? Nothing more than dirt beneath your feet? An affront to all things...Drow." Head tilted to the side and eyes closed just a bit, very curious to hear his answer.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 08:14:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She continued to moved with him, her feet keeping good time with his own. She loved the feel of being so free to move her body as she chose. At his question the smile slipped a bit. She blinked and thought of the correct way to answer him.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"My people believe in three things: meditation, prayer and war readiness. We have not had a war or any kind of disagreement in my land since before I was born. However, the last large war we were part of decimated our numbers. The elders said that we would never be so unprepared again. To answer your question, yes. I am very dangerous. Bow, dagger, sword or bare hands I am a skilled fighter." Her response had changed her demeanor, her eyes were darker now and even the glow of her flesh seemed to dull a bit.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She blinked as if coming out of a trace and smiled slightly. "Forgive me. I am sure you did not want a history lesson."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 10:24:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gave her a smile that almost made him look more like a murderer than a hunter, before his features softened again, "I just want to make sure you'll be safe. This is a place where bad people might have a strong urge to take control, and if that happens, I want to know if you'll be safe even without me."<br><br>He took her hand and kissed it gently, "I have found that chivalry is a desirable quality where I come from, however, it is not to be used without thinking. Were it to come to it, I would fight on your behalf, but I know my limits, and if it comes to it I would leave you to your own if my abilities would serve greater use without protecting you. None can expect the dedication of 'true love' from me, but a more fierce and loyal friend you will never find..."<br><br>He chuckled a little and lightened the mood by adding... "I am, however, fiercer in other areas, and friendship is not something I see as a barrier to lust."<br><br>He smiled, "no need to talk any longer about&nbsp; &nbsp;it until things go awry, though. Best to enjoy the night for now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lycan Queen</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 18:22:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rikki smiled at the woman in the suit, then turned to the catgirl who had just bounded up to her. Listening to both of them speak, she paused, considering her words. It was always strange to her how people from so many different worlds could understand each other so instinctively, almost as if the mansion itself was constantly translating for them. It was bizarre...but not something to dwell much further upon.<br><br>"It is a pleasure to meet you as well, Miss Twilight," she then turned to the catgirl, adding, "You too, Miss Faar. I am very pleased both of you enjoyed my song. Tell me, what brought you to this mansion?" Her gaze trailed off and around wistfully, a hint of sadness in her eyes, coming back to them and saying, "I have been here a few times before, but your masks are new to me. Where do you come from, and why are you here?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 18:29:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar smiled at her, pleased to hear she was interested "Oh! Well, I'm an explorer you see, an adventurer. I'm not quite sure how I got here, but I'm sure it had to be through my travels. I'm guessing I went further along the road than I usually do, and then I somehow ended up here. Still, I'm not unhappy, there's a lot of people here to meet."<br><br>She noticed the singer looked sad for a moment "Is everything alright?"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 18:41:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zeon had found himself deeper into the mansion now, finally to the point where the sound of the main ballroom was just distant chatter. He didn't mind it. In fact he found it pretty welcoming. As he explored these new halls the art seemed more and more alien to him. As if that which he was most accustomed had been closer to the ballroom hallway. As he moved away from it, the decor continued to get more abstract. Some of it, even a little scary in it's own way, he couldn't quite place why however.<br><br><br><br>----------------------<br><br><br>Zoe grinned, "I came along with my brother Zeon to learn about alternate universes and people from other worlds." She paused for a moment and laughed a bit to herself, "Well, that's why HE'S here.&nbsp; I'm here to see if I can't have a bit of fun. If I learn about other worlds and such in the process, then good on me I guess."<br><br>"Oh and in and in answer to your question, Zeon likes to call our world Terra 3. Most folks just call it Terra.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>25-05-2010, 21:28:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3072697#msg3072697">Quote from: Calie on 25-05-2010, 07:55:05</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Ursula watched as the drow paced while he explained. Nervous perhaps? A curved brow lifted when he mentioned what the word meant. She waited a moment for him to finish speaking and when his gaze turned back to her, a dark and sinister laugh fell from her lips. The laugh stopped as quickly as it started and her eyes flashed a bit dangerously.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"I must say, Velve, I have been called worse. You cannot have an existence such as mine and not expect such things. Still your people, forgive me, seem very close minded." Her eyes slipped over him again before settling back on his face for just a moment. She moved then pushing herself away from the rail and slipping past him silently and into the lazy snow fall. She spoke, her back turned, but senses very aware...</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Is that you see me? Nothing more than dirt beneath your feet? An affront to all things...Drow." Head tilted to the side and eyes closed just a bit, very curious to hear his answer.</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Velve smoothly somersaulted over the rail to land in a crouch in the snow with Ursula. "Would I have told you that if I did?" he asked simply, rising to his feet and walking towards Ursula, making sure to not try and move quietly, something that required conscious effort on the part of the overtrained drow. However, while he wasn't sure of the full limits of Ursula's abilities, he didn't want to risk trouble by even possibly appearing to be acting in a covert manner.<br><br>Standing behind the vampire, he shrugged. "You have to live among us to understand, I suppose," Velve said, "our lives ruled by the whims of a goddess, our cities webs of death and magic more beautiful than the most precious jewels." Velve chuckled. "It's very easy to become arrogant," he admitted, smiling softly. "But that's my advantage," he continued, "not letting my pride get ahead of me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>26-05-2010, 11:19:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She took note of the smile that played across his lips. A tilt to her head sent her long golden hair over her shoulder. She took note that their movements were&nbsp; much slower now. Her tongue trailed across her lips and the corners of her mouth pulled up.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Well, I am glad you asked. However, I agree let us talk of brighter things and enjoy the night." She sighed smoothly and moved her form up against his a little more. The conversation however strange it may be forced her to look about the room as they danced. Perhaps she should be a little more alert than she had been previously.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>26-05-2010, 11:57:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3074369#msg3074369">Quote from: Krayz on 25-05-2010, 21:28:50</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Velve smoothly somersaulted over the rail to land in a crouch in the snow with Ursula. "Would I have told you that if I did?" he asked simply, rising to his feet and walking towards Ursula, making sure to not try and move quietly, something that required conscious effort on the part of the overtrained drow. However, while he wasn't sure of the full limits of Ursula's abilities, he didn't want to risk trouble by even possibly appearing to be acting in a covert manner.<br><br>Standing behind the vampire, he shrugged. "You have to live among us to understand, I suppose," Velve said, "our lives ruled by the whims of a goddess, our cities webs of death and magic more beautiful than the most precious jewels." Velve chuckled. "It's very easy to become arrogant," he admitted, smiling softly. "But that's my advantage," he continued, "not letting my pride get ahead of me."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She listened to the way he phrased his words and then let his words roll around in her head, analyzing. She heard him moving rather noisly and wondered if he was doing that on purpose. It brought a smile to her lips. She turned slowly and found him standing very close to her now. She stood deathly still, not even the rise and fall of her chest hinted at life. A beautiful living statue. She spoke then, her words quiet,</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Your home sounds dangerously beautiful. I would say I would like to see it some day, but that would not be true. I do not go anywhere I am not invited, and I do not see your kind sending an invitation anytime soon."</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">The hunger bubbled inside her. His scent was strong now that he was so close. Ursula could sense, smell and hear the blood as it boiled beneath his flesh. The crimson ring around her iris spun and flashed. However, Ursula was not one to let her desire control her. Centuries had taught her control and patience. She did however take a single step back. Not a display of submission, though it could be taken as such. She simply needed to focus and his scent floating around her head was making that very difficult.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Pride can be a dangerous thing, however it has also saved my life or lack there of several times." Her voice was lower and breathy. "So where do we go from here, Velve? Please do not say there is a contract, I despise contracts..."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>27-05-2010, 12:07:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The large crystal that crashed not far from the mansion pulsed softly, twisted black metallic roots worming their way into the soil until, with a flash, a large portal opens and something not unlike a train car bursts forth, only to crash immediately into the snow on the ground. A figure in a white suit, his head appearing to be nothing more than a blank void surrounded by a wreathe of writhing fleshy tendrils steps out into the cold.<br><br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Hmmm, I think that could still use a little work. Well, at least I seem to have arrived at the place he mentioned..."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>27-05-2010, 22:21:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3076842#msg3076842">Quote from: Calie on 26-05-2010, 11:57:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> <br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She listened to the way he phrased his words and then let his words roll around in her head, analyzing. She heard him moving rather noisly and wondered if he was doing that on purpose. It brought a smile to her lips. She turned slowly and found him standing very close to her now. She stood deathly still, not even the rise and fall of her chest hinted at life. A beautiful living statue. She spoke then, her words quiet,</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Your home sounds dangerously beautiful. I would say I would like to see it some day, but that would not be true. I do not go anywhere I am not invited, and I do not see your kind sending an invitation anytime soon."</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">The hunger bubbled inside her. His scent was strong now that he was so close. Ursula could sense, smell and hear the blood as it boiled beneath his flesh. The crimson ring around her iris spun and flashed. However, Ursula was not one to let her desire control her. Centuries had taught her control and patience. She did however take a single step back. Not a display of submission, though it could be taken as such. She simply needed to focus and his scent floating around her head was making that very difficult.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Pride can be a dangerous thing, however it has also saved my life or lack there of several times." Her voice was lower and breathy. "So where do we go from here, Velve? Please do not say there is a contract, I despise contracts..."</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>"You have my invitation," Velve said simply, "and none would dare deny its merit." He watched Ursula curiously, sensing some sort of stuggle underneath her fascimile of perfect poise and control. She was not going to lose this battle, the assassin knew; Ursula was a strong creature, one that would not be ruled by her passions. He would not have approached such a creature with his offer. As Ursula took a step back, he wondered what about his proximity made her uncomfortable. He simply let the matter go, however, not wanting to risk compromising the ground he'd made in this negotiation.<br><br>Velve tilted his head curiously at her question. "You still control this negotiation," Velve pointed out simply. "I am still the one entreating, and so the terms are yours to decide, and mine to try and shape after you have given them."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lycan Queen</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 05:50:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rikki listened with great interest, as it was always nice to hear about other worlds. This Terra 3 was a place she hadn't been to yet, and considered perhaps visiting when her time here was over. It was odd, she knew more about other worlds she had visited since her death than her own world back when she was alive. She tried not to dwell, though for she was in a conversation, and had to be polite.<br><br>"Well then Miss Twilight, you'll find that there is much to learn here. I have lost count of the number of things that have passed through these doors, and I am certainly not the oldest one here. The number of other worlds out there seems endless....As for my world, I do not think the various races each have their own name for it, and an official one has yet to be agreed upon...It has been ages since my last visit there..." She turned to the catgirl, smiling gently, "I am not truly sad, more remembering the times before all this, back when I was alive..."<br><br>The thought hadn't occurred to her that some didn't realize she was dead, and it was often something she herself found she forgot when she wandered the halls of the ancient house. Sometimes..she felt like she wasn't alone, like there were other ghosts who either couldn't or did not want the living to see them, but it was not her place to force them out of hiding. There were many mysteries surrounding the mansion.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 09:22:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3076797#msg3076797">Quote from: Calie on 26-05-2010, 11:19:55</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She took note of the smile that played across his lips. A tilt to her head sent her long golden hair over her shoulder. She took note that their movements were&nbsp; much slower now. Her tongue trailed across her lips and the corners of her mouth pulled up.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Well, I am glad you asked. However, I agree let us talk of brighter things and enjoy the night." She sighed smoothly and moved her form up against his a little more. The conversation however strange it may be forced her to look about the room as they danced. Perhaps she should be a little more alert than she had been previously.</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>He noticed her closing to his body and caught her eyes with his, "you don't have to be nervous. I will protect you if need be, for now, take in the music, the dance."<br><br>He twirled her around behind him and pulled her so that her arms were around his waist. She would be able to feel his skin, since he wore no shirt, and he smiled, "dancing and sex are not far from one another. Done correctly, they both require rhythm, passion, and at least two people."<br><br>"One can 'dance' alone, but that is just performance, like singing. Real dancing is a language spoken by bodies. This can even be seen in nature in my world, I do not know about your or any other world..."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 16:36:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3082577#msg3082577">Quote from: Krayz on 27-05-2010, 22:21:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"You have my invitation," Velve said simply, "and none would dare deny its merit." He watched Ursula curiously, sensing some sort of stuggle underneath her fascimile of perfect poise and control. She was not going to lose this battle, the assassin knew; Ursula was a strong creature, one that would not be ruled by her passions. He would not have approached such a creature with his offer. As Ursula took a step back, he wondered what about his proximity made her uncomfortable. He simply let the matter go, however, not wanting to risk compromising the ground he'd made in this negotiation.<br><br>Velve tilted his head curiously at her question. "You still control this negotiation," Velve pointed out simply. "I am still the one entreating, and so the terms are yours to decide, and mine to try and shape after you have given them."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She tilted her head and her curved brows furrowed a bit at his answer. Chilled hands slipped behind her back and she grabbed one wrist with the opposite fingers.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"You approach me and then tell me I am in control of the negotiation." She blinked and let out a breath something she had gotten used to doing. It sometimes unnerved people when her lungs did not fill with air.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Hmmm, I am not even sure how this little 'relationship' will work. We are both from different worlds. How will we contact one another? Will you simply be counting on me to do, how do you say, dirty little deeds on my world and vice versa? You are looking for an ally? How will that work?" She was genuinely curious about his offer and how all the many details would play out.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 16:45:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3084632#msg3084632">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 28-05-2010, 09:22:18</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">He noticed her closing to his body and caught her eyes with his, "you don't have to be nervous. I will protect you if need be, for now, take in the music, the dance."<br><br>He twirled her around behind him and pulled her so that her arms were around his waist. She would be able to feel his skin, since he wore no shirt, and he smiled, "dancing and sex are not far from one another. Done correctly, they both require rhythm, passion, and at least two people."<br><br>"One can 'dance' alone, but that is just performance, like singing. Real dancing is a language spoken by bodies. This can even be seen in nature in my world, I do not know about your or any other world..."<br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I am not nervous. Just decided to be a bit more cautious is all..." Her moving her form against him had nothing to do with nerves, she simply wanted to be&nbsp; close to him. Her hand on his bare shoulder slipped down his back a bit feeling the strong shoulder blade. When he spun her she laughed and slipped her hands across&nbsp; his sides the the bare flesh of his lower back. At his words she pulled her face back to look at his own, mask still firmly in place.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I suppose you are right about that. I never really thought about dancing and 'joining' in those terms before. However, bodies do need to be able to move in sync and be able to read, lead and follow." She pursed her lips and moved her eyes back to meet his gaze..</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"In my world as I told you, there is not a lot of dancing and the 'joining' or sex is boring and mundane. There is no passion or fire in my people." She thought for a moment and then continued. "The spark is there, as if centuries ago we were dancing happily and loving the experience of being able to touch one another in that most...intimate of ways. However, it just seems that spark has died. Like no one fanned the embers to bring them back." Her shoulders shrugged slowlu and her gaze moved over his shoulder </span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 16:52:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar nodded as she listened to the answer. "I see... How interesting, this place is truly full of strange people indeed."<br><br>Looking around her, she noticed more people had started to dance. "You know, I've never really danced before. But, if one of you girls want to..." leaving the question open.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 19:39:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((perhaps my last post was too vague? Suppose I'll just reinsert myself.))<br><br>"Dancing, at a ball?! What an unbelievable suggestion." Kineas popped in from a few steps behind Faar. He came around properly to face everyone, nodding to Zoe and Rikki. "Pleasure to meet you, ladies. I don't suppose either of you know anything much about this place? It would sure speed my to-do list along."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 19:46:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar turned her head and smiled at Kineas. Then she went behind him, and grabbed him by the shoulders, stood on her toes, and started humming playfully, wagging her tail from side to side.<br><br>"I'll dance with you too Kineas, if you want!" she said with a smile.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 19:50:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hah. We can dance if you like, but if you've never danced before I might accidentally make you feel bad about yourself." Kineas retorts playfully. "Think you're up to the challenge?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 20:06:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar nodded "Feel bad? Never! I am always a happy kitten!"<br><br>Then she went in front of him, bowed for some reason, and waited for him to lead her.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 20:12:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas returns the bow, and taking her hand leads her out onto the dance floor. He places his other hand on her waist. "So how much dancing does 'never really' translate into? Am I going to have to instruct you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>28-05-2010, 20:32:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Faar blushed. "Well, when I walk across the forest, and I see a bird singing, I sorta move around.. that's about the most dancing I've done..."<br><br>However, with that said, it becomes clear very fast that Faar is very flexible, and very good at following the rythm and going along with Kineas, probably due to the fact that she is a feline. While she doesn't know actual dance moves, she picks things up in no time.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 00:04:44</strong>
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				Kineas leads smoothly and confidently. "Well, I may have to recommend forest dance practice the next time I meet someone who needs to learn, it seems to have done the trick for you. Tell me something about yourself, since we seem to have teamed up for the occasion."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 00:39:43</strong>
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				Faar's tail wagged happily "Oh, of course! Well, I'm an adventurer, but I think I told you that. I spend a lot of time in forests and dungeons. Oh, once, I even killed a dragon! Well, not by myself, but I did give the killing blow! I have to say this is a pretty unusual setting for me. I'm not used to purely social events, but I have to say it's interesting. I do have the feeling however that there is more to this than it appears. What you do think?"<br><br>She kept following his moves, gracefully, almost as a reflex, without thinking about it. She looked him in the eyes, obviously happy that he was taking an interest in her.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 01:02:45</strong>
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				"I agree completely. There's much more here than meets the eye. That's why I came." He replied. He gave her a spin, slowly picking up the pace as their conversation continued. "Having the killing blow on a proper dragon is quite a feat. You need some measure of strength even to pierce the hide, much less cause any true harm. I was lucky to have met you first."<br><br>His voice warms to a smile. "I may be counting on you in whatever comes about during our stay."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 01:11:48</strong>
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				Faar smiled. Having someone actually count on her strength, that was quite a compliment for her. "You can count on me!" she said happily, while continuing to dance flawlessly. "Hey, I never knew dancing was so much fun. I should have done it much earlier!"<br><br>She thought once more about the conversations she had with the other travelers here. It still wasn't clear who knew something, if anyone... But she had to find a way to figure it out.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 01:40:02</strong>
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				"Dancing, as most arts are, is one of the finer things in life." As the dance drew to a close, Kineas held onto her for an extra moment before walking back towards where her conversation companions had been. "I am beginning to think I may need to come up with a better way of gathering information. It seems as though if there are people here who actually have information about the way of things here, they are too few and far between for the two of us to find in any timely manner. Do you think anyone else you've met would be willing to help learn about this place?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>elfguy</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 01:44:47</strong>
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				Faar kept looking at him with a smile as he held her longer, happy that he did. As they walked back, she thought about his question. "Well, I'm afraid most of the people I've talked to here seem only somewhat interested, and keep things to themselves. Except for you, who has been nothing but kind to me, and I really appreciate that."<br><br>She looked at the two girls again as they got to them, and couldn't help but feel they were being cold to her. She lowered her head. She had to accept that not everyone was as eager to become friend with her, but that was a hard thing for the kitten to accept.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zoe Twinscythe</strong> on <strong>29-05-2010, 07:26:42</strong>
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				Zeon had managed to more or less get himself lost. He never would have guessed just how many of the damn things there were. Still, in spite of that he was enjoying the walk, after all, it wasn't every day you got to explore a magical mansion in an alternate universe. At least if he REALLY needed to find his way back, he could just follow the sounds of people.<br><br>Still, the hallways were fasinating. Art, Decor, and all manner of strange things lined the walls, it was as if the world's most imaginative internal decorator was given a blank check that had the words "Go wild" Written on the back of it or something.<br><br>Still, he hoped he came acrosse something soon, after all, you've seen one magnifiently decorated hallway you've...<br><br>Zeon chuckled to himself, "Who am I kidding, you haven't seen them all."<br><br>&nbsp;<br>-------------<br><br><br>Zoe hadn't meant to offend the catgirl, it had just put her off a little how she barged into her conversation with Rikki. Either way, she smiled at Rikki a little, "So you're dead?" She poked the woman a couple times, "You're in pretty good shape for a dead chick you know? I mean, most dead folks I've known have been a lot more...not movey or talky.<br><br>She thought for a moment, then nodded, "So How do you visit other worlds? Is that one of the lesser known perks of being dead?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>01-06-2010, 07:43:30</strong>
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				Mordred strolls up to the closest path leading to the mansion, and quietly lets himself in, sensing the activity inside. Following the majority of the vibrations, he arrives in the main ballroom, where he begins by&nbsp; walking around the perimeter of the room, taking in the area and getting a feel for the goings on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>04-06-2010, 06:25:25</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3085387#msg3085387">Quote from: Calie on 28-05-2010, 16:45:49</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I am not nervous. Just decided to be a bit&nbsp; &nbsp;more cautious is all..." Her moving her form against him had nothing to&nbsp; &nbsp;do with nerves, she simply wanted to be&nbsp; close to him. Her hand on his&nbsp; &nbsp;bare shoulder slipped down his back a bit feeling the strong shoulder&nbsp; &nbsp;blade. When he spun her she laughed and slipped her hands across&nbsp; his&nbsp; &nbsp;sides the the bare flesh of his lower back. At his words she pulled her&nbsp; &nbsp;face back to look at his own, mask still firmly in place.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I suppose you are right&nbsp; &nbsp;about that. I never really thought about dancing and 'joining' in those&nbsp; &nbsp;terms before. However, bodies do need to be able to move in sync and be&nbsp; &nbsp;able to read, lead and follow." She pursed her lips and moved her eyes&nbsp; &nbsp;back to meet his gaze..</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"In my world as I told you, there is not a lot of&nbsp; &nbsp;dancing and the 'joining' or sex is boring and mundane. There is no&nbsp; &nbsp;passion or fire in my people." She thought for a moment and then&nbsp; &nbsp;continued. "The spark is there, as if centuries ago we were dancing&nbsp; &nbsp;happily and loving the experience of being able to touch one another in&nbsp; &nbsp;that most...intimate of ways. However, it just seems that spark has&nbsp; &nbsp;died. Like no one fanned the embers to bring them back." Her shoulders&nbsp; &nbsp;shrugged slowly and her gaze moved over his shoulder </span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>He turned to face her and gently kissed her, smiling, "consider that a spark. I'm not initiating or inviting, even if I wouldn't reject you, I just think you sound like you could use some passion."<br><br>He twirled her and then guided her to a seat, "you're a good dancer. I can't believe a beauty like you could live in such a culture as you described. It sounds like they waste all the passion and happiness in life."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>06-06-2010, 04:38:44</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3085352#msg3085352">Quote from: Calie on 28-05-2010, 16:36:01</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> <br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She tilted her head and her curved brows furrowed a bit at his answer. Chilled hands slipped behind her back and she grabbed one wrist with the opposite fingers.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"You approach me and then tell me I am in control of the negotiation." She blinked and let out a breath something she had gotten used to doing. It sometimes unnerved people when her lungs did not fill with air.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Hmmm, I am not even sure how this little 'relationship' will work. We are both from different worlds. How will we contact one another? Will you simply be counting on me to do, how do you say, dirty little deeds on my world and vice versa? You are looking for an ally? How will that work?" She was genuinely curious about his offer and how all the many details would play out.</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>OOC: Sorry all, Calie in particular; wasn't sure how to respond to this at first, and then I just got distracted.<br><br>IC: Velen nodded. "I am making a request, Ursula," he said simply. "By the very nature of that act, you are the one in control, as you are the one who will agree to or deny my proposal." It vexed the drow slightly, having to admit that he wasn't on the strong end of the bargain, but he didn't let that show as he idly hopped up onto the rail and balanced himself on his palms.<br><br>"Well," the drow began, "my intent, first off, was that you would come and live with me," he explained. "Or rather, my guild," he corrected. "How often you left the guild house aside from work would be up to you, of course, but at least to start with I was thinking of you simply working as any other member of Ultrinnan Veldrin might. Assuming that you cannot function in the dark, I'm sure means can be provided to compensate for such a vulnerability." Velen smiled softly, a calculating smile. "Unless my eyes serve me wrong, you at the absolute least have the potential to be a very dangerous opponent."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>07-06-2010, 00:13:03</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3111124#msg3111124">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 04-06-2010, 06:25:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">He turned to face her and gently kissed her, smiling, "consider that a spark. I'm not initiating or inviting, even if I wouldn't reject you, I just think you sound like you could use some passion."<br><br>He twirled her and then guided her to a seat, "you're a good dancer. I can't believe a beauty like you could live in such a culture as you described. It sounds like they waste all the passion and happiness in life."<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">The kiss was something she was not expecting, but her lips pressed back into his own. Her eyes were heavily lidded when she pulled away and a lazy smile played upon her lips. Her lips curled even more at his words.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"A spark indeed, and I cannot thank you enough. We could indeed use some passion. Perhaps I should come to your world for a bit." Her laugh was soft as they moved toward a small table on the outside of the dance floor. She folded her long form into a chair and looks up at him.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"My world is a good one, please do not misunderstand. We just seem to be missing out on what most other creatures have." Her hands fold gently on the table and she smiles up at him. "If you would like to go mingle with the other colorful faces here, I understand."&nbsp; The offer was genuine, she simply could not imagine a man like him wanting to spend the rest of night talking with her.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>07-06-2010, 00:55:24</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3117892#msg3117892">Quote from: Krayz on 06-06-2010, 04:38:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">OOC: Sorry all, Calie in particular; wasn't sure how to respond to this at first, and then I just got distracted.<br><br>IC: Velen nodded. "I am making a request, Ursula," he said simply. "By the very nature of that act, you are the one in control, as you are the one who will agree to or deny my proposal." It vexed the drow slightly, having to admit that he wasn't on the strong end of the bargain, but he didn't let that show as he idly hopped up onto the rail and balanced himself on his palms.<br><br>"Well," the drow began, "my intent, first off, was that you would come and live with me," he explained. "Or rather, my guild," he corrected. "How often you left the guild house aside from work would be up to you, of course, but at least to start with I was thinking of you simply working as any other member of Ultrinnan Veldrin might. Assuming that you cannot function in the dark, I'm sure means can be provided to compensate for such a vulnerability." Velen smiled softly, a calculating smile. "Unless my eyes serve me wrong, you at the absolute least have the potential to be a very dangerous opponent."<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br>She listened to each of his words carefully, when he mentioned living with the Ultrinnan Veldrin her brows lifted quickly. She spoke not a word but allowed him to finish. Her tongue slipped over her lips slowly and her eyes moved to the lithe form of the drow.<br>&nbsp;<br>"Dangerous opponent indeed. I have no problem in the dark. My eyes adjust immediately to whatever light is to be had." She chose her next words carefully. "Have you ever had a...blood drinker within your guild? I am fine with being considered a monster, but I do not want to have to be on alert for an attack every minute of every day." She did not mention anything about ther abilities in any way. She knew that he could see just how able she was to handle herself in any fight thrown her way.<br>&nbsp;<br>She was not certain how to respond to his offer, it seemed an excellent way to get away from the monotony of life on her own world.<br>&nbsp;<br>"If I were to agree to this, would I be paid well for my specific kind of...expertise?"<br>&nbsp;<br>(OOC: no worries, I was trying to picture how things would play as well.)<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>07-06-2010, 12:42:57</strong>
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				"I didn't assume your world was a bad place, and you said you hadn't really seen your 'world' just your part of it. I am one who has seen a lot of my world, and there are places in it that I would shudder to re-enter," he bowed his head a moment, almost as if re-living a moment.<br><br>"As for looking around, if I wanted to go, I would go. I am not one to remain polite for the sake of politeness. I like you, I may not just spend the night with you," did he mean that the way it may have sounded... "However, I wouldn't want to leave your side if I sought out someone else to speak with, at least not now or for the foreseeable future."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>07-06-2010, 20:01:44</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3120717#msg3120717">Quote from: Calie on 07-06-2010, 00:55:24</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> <br>She listened to each of his words carefully, when he mentioned living with the Ultrinnan Veldrin her brows lifted quickly. She spoke not a word but allowed him to finish. Her tongue slipped over her lips slowly and her eyes moved to the lithe form of the drow.<br>&nbsp;<br>"Dangerous opponent indeed. I have no problem in the dark. My eyes adjust immediately to whatever light is to be had." She chose her next words carefully. "Have you ever had a...blood drinker within your guild? I am fine with being considered a monster, but I do not want to have to be on alert for an attack every minute of every day." She did not mention anything about ther abilities in any way. She knew that he could see just how able she was to handle herself in any fight thrown her way.<br>&nbsp;<br>She was not certain how to respond to his offer, it seemed an excellent way to get away from the monotony of life on her own world.<br>&nbsp;<br>"If I were to agree to this, would I be paid well for my specific kind of...expertise?"<br>&nbsp;<br>(OOC: no worries, I was trying to picture how things would play as well.)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>OOC: Oops, mixed up my name, it's been so long xD<br><br>IC: Velve nodded, amused that she felt it was even necessary to ask. "You would indeed," he said, removing one of his palms and balancing on the other, the muscle in his right arm straining from the effort of supporting his entire weight. "Even better," the assassin added, "I could pay you in a variety of forms. If you wanted money, then of course that would be an option, but there are other fees I could provide, such as slaves, magical items, or even the services of the guild in any personal pursuits you might wish to engage in."<br><br>Switching hands, he chuckled as he decided on how to answer Ursula's other question. He decided on simple honesty, which while unusual for a drow was probably the best way to cover this one. "Ursula," he said simply, "my people kill each other every day with less reason than a human might take another out for a meal," he said, smirking. "And the Ultrinnan Veldrin kill people as a form of everyday life. One such as you, that kills to survive, would not have to fear attack any more than another drow unless you provoked one."<br><br>The one thing Velve didn't mention was that "any more than another drow" was not much of a reassurance, because the guild was no different than any other aspect of drow society in that murder or the threat of it were the bread and butter of advancement. If anyone saw a profit in attacking Ursula, it would happen. He didn't know whether or not she understood that, but he would likely warn her if it seemed necessary; she would be of no use to him dead.... well, dead-er. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>07-06-2010, 22:14:48</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3122966#msg3122966">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 07-06-2010, 12:42:57</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"I didn't assume your world was a bad place, and you said you hadn't really seen your 'world' just your part of it. I am one who has seen a lot of my world, and there are places in it that I would shudder to re-enter," he bowed his head a moment, almost as if re-living a moment.<br><br>"As for looking around, if I wanted to go, I would go. I am not one to remain polite for the sake of politeness. I like you, I may not just spend the night with you," did he mean that the way it may have sounded... "However, I wouldn't want to leave your side if I sought out someone else to speak with, at least not now or for the foreseeable future."<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Her curved brows lifted as she listened to him speak. There were many phrases in what little he said that were a bit open to interpretation. She blinked gently and leaned back against the back of the chair. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I think I shall take that as a compliment, but I am not so sure." A gentle laugh spilled from her lips and she moved a hand to adjust the mask upon her face. "I take comfort in the fact that you would go should you want to. Many would stick around just to be polite and that would just be a shame." Her eyes moved to the dance floor watching the couples swirl themselves around.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"It is still so surprising to me, that all of these people and creatures come from different worlds." She shakes her head and moves her eyes back to him. "Do you know what I mean?"</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>07-06-2010, 22:39:44</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3123984#msg3123984">Quote from: Krayz on 07-06-2010, 20:01:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">OOC: Oops, mixed up my name, it's been so long xD<br><br>IC: Velve nodded, amused that she felt it was even necessary to ask. "You would indeed," he said, removing one of his palms and balancing on the other, the muscle in his right arm straining from the effort of supporting his entire weight. "Even better," the assassin added, "I could pay you in a variety of forms. If you wanted money, then of course that would be an option, but there are other fees I could provide, such as slaves, magical items, or even the services of the guild in any personal pursuits you might wish to engage in."<br><br>Switching hands, he chuckled as he decided on how to answer Ursula's other question. He decided on simple honesty, which while unusual for a drow was probably the best way to cover this one. "Ursula," he said simply, "my people kill each other every day with less reason than a human might take another out for a meal," he said, smirking. "And the Ultrinnan Veldrin kill people as a form of everyday life. One such as you, that kills to survive, would not have to fear attack any more than another drow unless you provoked one."<br><br>The one thing Velve didn't mention was that "any more than another drow" was not much of a reassurance, because the guild was no different than any other aspect of drow society in that murder or the threat of it were the bread and butter of advancement. If anyone saw a profit in attacking Ursula, it would happen. He didn't know whether or not she understood that, but he would likely warn her if it seemed necessary; she would be of no use to him dead.... well, dead-er. <br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She watched Velve as he played around upon the railing, her ears taking in everything he was saying. From what little she knew of the drow she knew that what he was saying was true, but that it could not be counted on every moment of every day.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Hmmm, well you will find that I am much harder to kill than one with blood pumping through their veins." Quick steps brought her out of snow and back to the rail. She leaned there and crossed her arms beneath the swell of her breasts.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Alright Velve...I will go with you, and see this guild of yours. However, I reserve the right to say no at any time." Just as she finished her sentence the door of the balcony opened and the slender woman came out onto the balcony.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Mistress, are you alright? You have been out here for quite some time and..." Ursula cut the girl off with just a look. Her voice was sweet when she spoke, but it was edged with something darker.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"If I were to call for you I would expect you to come. However, I did not call. Take you leave of me child and go find something to eat. You will need your strength for the journey." Her eyes quickly moved back to Velve. "I will need her, or someone like her with me. Will this be a problem?" The doors closed and Ursula did not even look back at them, she could feel that her presence had left the balcony.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>08-06-2010, 04:54:37</strong>
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				He laughed when she asked him 'Do you know what I mean?'<br><br>"Not more than an hour ago, I was running through the forest trying to catch dinner... I couldn't know better what you mean," he smiled. He spent a moment watching the others moving about the Masquerade, most wearing the strange masks, which he didn't quite understand. He had his neckline pulled up over his mouth still, but only because he had just been hunting, and it was not just a little cold, especially without a shirt.<br><br>He looked back to her, "there are so many who are like beings in my world, which might be more surprising..."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>08-06-2010, 12:30:42</strong>
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				Mordred continues to prowl around the edge of the room, moving like a merchant sizing up wares. For a moment, a snakelike tongue flicks out of the void, and he chuckles softly to himself.<br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Mmm, I daresay I think I might get myself some dinner... And they appear to have quite the menu~"<br></span> He scans the crowd, looking for someone who might catch his attention.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>09-06-2010, 06:34:00</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3124640#msg3124640">Quote from: Calie on 07-06-2010, 22:39:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"> <br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">She watched Velve as he played around upon the railing, her ears taking in everything he was saying. From what little she knew of the drow she knew that what he was saying was true, but that it could not be counted on every moment of every day.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Hmmm, well you will find that I am much harder to kill than one with blood pumping through their veins." Quick steps brought her out of snow and back to the rail. She leaned there and crossed her arms beneath the swell of her breasts.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Alright Velve...I will go with you, and see this guild of yours. However, I reserve the right to say no at any time." Just as she finished her sentence the door of the balcony opened and the slender woman came out onto the balcony.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Mistress, are you alright? You have been out here for quite some time and..." Ursula cut the girl off with just a look. Her voice was sweet when she spoke, but it was edged with something darker.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"If I were to call for you I would expect you to come. However, I did not call. Take you leave of me child and go find something to eat. You will need your strength for the journey." Her eyes quickly moved back to Velve. "I will need her, or someone like her with me. Will this be a problem?" The doors closed and Ursula did not even look back at them, she could feel that her presence had left the balcony.</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Velve turned to look at Ursula, smiling softly before his eyes caught a quick glance at her chest. <em>Speaking of blood pumping,</em> the drow thought with amusement as he rolled smoothly off of the rail and onto his feet. "It makes you all the more suitable, Ursula," he said, nodding. "My people are not soft like those who live on the surface world. A strong assassin is needed for strong prey." Leaning back against the rail, he idly swung the end of his spiked chain around.<br><br>Velve was just about to respond to Ursula's acceptance of his proposal when they were interrupted by Ursula's strange tagalong. The drow wasn't entirely sure what she was for, precisely, but thinking about Ursula's stated diet, he could certainly guess. As the girl left, Velve cracked his neck. "Slaves are as much a form of currency as coin among my people," the drow said, shrugging. "I'm sure that we could find someone to fill whatever role she does for you.<br><br>"Which brings me to another point." Velve turned to look at the vampire seriously. "You say that you cannot be sure of this one's loyalties. Well, you're about to leave the world you live in to join an entirely different one, so perhaps whatever has kept you from allowing such a possible risk around has been made moot." He didn't come right out and say it, but when a drow assassin offers the removal of an obstacle, it doesn't take incredible reasoning to guess the approach he had in mind.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 04:04:00</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Mideala made her way through the fall of snow, approaching the mansion. She had found herself in the snow, having walked into the forest from the tavern the crew was currently hanging out at. Not wanting to go back to the dock, she had headed the other way.<br><br>A smile graced her lips. She had been here once, never inside of course, but had seen how many of them had dressed. In hope that she would make it again, she had prepared. A gold and black brocade corset accentuating her curves over a poet shirt, black suede pants hugging the curve of her butt. Her blonde hair pulled back into a high ponytail, bangs pulled back in two thin braids to tie into the base of the ponytail. Then there was her favorite part, the mask. It was simple, a black over-the-eye mask, but it had beautiful gold designs on it.<br><br>Entering the mansion, she followed the sound of music and people into the main ballroom, movements smooth and precise. Ice blue hues searching the crowd as she kept to the outer edge of the mass. She enjoyed being with groups, but not this big, it was hard to be 'gentlemanly' with this big a crowd.<br><br>She kept a dagger concealed in her right boot, and her black gun in the holster that hung at her left hip. A small safety. She had decided bringing all her weapons would probably be a problem, so she kept the simple ones.<br><br>Taking in all the bodies, she couldn't help the wonder at what some of them looked like without the masks. A small smile, she knew that in a crowd this big, there had to be plenty of 'beautiful people'.<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 04:52:24</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"We will not stand for this... Today, we take up arms. We have lived on the streets and in the trash, while the rich spat on us, and learned to make their own lives easier, with no regards for ours. If our lives are meaningless to them, then we shall show them the same courtesy. We have spent much of our lives less than alive, and now we shall live, or die fighting!" Virgil fired a shot into the air, which exploded in a shower of sparks. A morale boost, and the cheers were almost deafening; he had never really believed how many warriors he could gather, and how many victories he would have.<br><br>His army was armed, ready, and numerous. His powers had grown strong, though he did not doubt he would pay for them someday, but if he won this war, the payment would be worth it.<br><br>He turned to the man, chained to the crucifix, and grinned wickedly. He placed the barrel of the gun against the man's knee and there was a cacophony of sound; bang, crack, and a deafening scream. The scream almost drowned out the second shot to the other knee, and one would wonder how someone could scream for so long. As the screams and moans of pain began to die down, a third shot was fired, and the scream quickly became a gurgling sound. That sound was soon drowned out by another round of cheers.<br><br>"He is only the first of many who must die tonight!" Virgil took to the air, which was only a more impressive display. Great black infernal wings sprouted from his back, a power which hurt a lot to use, and one he used quite sparingly. The shock from the pain only made the next shock that much worse...<br><br>He saw the man on the roof from the corner of his eye, standing in a ritual circle.<br><br>Then there was snow, and a forest...<br><br>"Where am I? Trees, snow..." Virgil had only read about these things on computer screens, he had never actually seen them. His wings faded away, but the wounds in his body did not vanish. His trench coat had been torn since the first time he performed that ability,&nbsp; and he was glad the wings tore through his clothes concisely, rather then ripping them apart.<br><br>He looked up and saw people in rich clothing and masks, and a sneer crossed his face. Was this some kind of joke?<br><br>He pulled a gun from its holster and stood up. He wouldn't let them get the best of him, and his body was quickly consumed with black flames.<br><br>The same black flames erupted in the center of the ball room, not emitting any heat, but revealing Virgil in the middle of the swirling flames. Once he could be seen clearly, it was also clear he had a weapon pointed at Ursula's pet.<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 05:27:16</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font"> Scanning the vicinity again, she looked for anyone off by themselves, anyone she could talk to. She had seen the man in the white suit, and was half tempted to make her way over. She had taken a few steps when the disturbance stopped her.<br><br>As people spread out to avoid the black flames, and definitely the man who appeared from the flames, she raised a brow. Seeing his weapon aimed at the woman in a black strapless gown, she growled. How un-beautiful of him, had she wronged him?<br><br>Instincts taking over, she took off in a run. Coming up to a line of surprised people, she did a cartwheel using the momentum to push up and flip over the line of people. Sure, a little tacky, but it was quicker than pushing her way through or going around the people... and the quicker she could get over there, the quicker she could act upon her life's training. To protect any that were undeserving of being attacked. Also, it was the way Markien would have gone about it, so she would do so, too.<br><br>Landing, she turned to face the man. Gun aimed at him, she slowly moved to stand between him and the woman. "Not very beautiful of you, my good sir." She had an accent, sort of hard to place, but one that pointed out her fey heritage. "I doubt there is an issue between you and this beautiful lady. So I recommend you back off."<br><br>Right hand free, she reached over to give the woman a push back into the crowd, which had been slowly backing from her, not wanting to be shot by the man. She hoped the woman would get the idea to back away completely.<br><br>"I do not like the idea of a fight in such a lovely house, nor in front of innocent bystanders. If you do not concede to backing down, we could take it outside." A small smirk graced her gold colored lips. A good fight to protect a beautiful woman, that may be her chance to live up to her brother.<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 06:21:04</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">His eye cocked to one side and he chuckled, "you're going to shoot me with a flintlock pistol? And when you miss, then what, should I wait while you pour your powder and bullet in?" He hadn't quite realized his shift in worlds yet, there were forests and snow in his world, just not where he was from, and not much.<br><br>His amusement turned to annoyance when he considered that the weapon might just be part of what seemed to be a costumed Masquerade. Was she really going to insult him by pulling something on him that didn't even work? He couldn't make that assumption, even if she got only one shot, it was still a bullet.<br><br>She had not shot, maybe out of some kind of honor, which meant he could take her before she could react, but not without forcing someone's hand. He had exhausted his ability to vanish for now, and he didn't dare use his wings. He would need another ace up his sleeve.<br><br>He had them, but he needed to use them well, he would run out of power quickly fighting this group by himself.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 07:00:44</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">She did a lazy yet elegant raise of her shoulders, a simple shrug. "Hmm, I suppose waiting to load would be a problem, but then again, I have never had to load it." She had rarely ever had to use it, mainly being a sword user, but when she had, it was always loaded on its own. She knew little of the weapon itself, except that it had been her brother's and that he used to talk to it. It had been her present for her last birthday, a show that she was fully a crew-member.<br><br>Raising her right leg, she slipped her fingers into the outer edge of the black boot. Slipping out a seven inch dagger(picture) (http://www.poythresscustomknives.com/images/Dagger_Rosetta.jpg), she held it out at her side. Foot setting back to the ground slightly behind her, she was ready to fight. If he would fire, she would use her speed to get close, but she hoped he would concede and leave.<br><br>"I do not understand why you would come here, aiming a weapon at an innocent woman. Has she wronged you?" She frowned at him. She could not stand people that were not beautiful. She couldn't understand how someone this 'not beautiful' would come to this beautiful of a mansion and gathering.<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 07:53:36</strong>
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				Mordred watched the scene unfold with interest, carefully reading both parties motions before stepping forward, having drawn a small sack out of his pocket.<br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Now, now. Let's all just calm down a bit."</span> He tosses the contents of the pouch out over the crowd as he says this, a strange powder that glows a faint orange, not so much settling over as drifting about the space that had cleared around the people with guns. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Let's all put our guns away then. This powder is very flammable, even a little spark and you'd both go up."</span><br>He grinned, or at least would have done reflexively if he had a mouth at the moment. This should at least make things better, for if nothing else a sword fight is far more entertaining than a gun fight to watch. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 08:21:49</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">His eyes flicked over his shoulder to Mordred and laughed, "thank you, this might have been very difficult without you."<br><br>He turned to point his gun to Mideala, "like he said, shooting will set everything around me on fire. Now since I can make myself highly flame resistant, I think you should put all your weapons away or I will turn this area into a bonfire."<br><br>"As for being innocent, well, isn't it so like you rich bastards to think any of you are innocent. Just because you do not perpetrate the crime, does not make you any less guilty of not stopping it," he growled. His skin started to become scale, just in case he need to become resistant to fire and heavily armored very soon.<br><br>He considered what abilities he still had left, he could always rely on his gun, a conjuring ability or two, his secondary weapon. No matter how large an arsenal he might be able to emulate, he was still only one man. The fire was a good touch, he had lucked out, but luck wasn't going to save him. He may have to die here, but he would not go down without a fight.<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 09:43:40</strong>
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				Cool, soothing abjurative magic washed over the nearest revelers not too long after the orange powder; the spell might well be resisted by the will of one who would not have it, but its effects were to the boon of the bequeathed.<br><br>A strawberry-blonde young lady lowered hands which had arced intricately in the air during the spellcast. She folded her arms lightly across the classical-style ivory chiton which hung low between the shoulders. A golden-cord belt girded the gown at the waist, from whence it fell to the knees, above shins and feet clad in sandals as the same ancient style. Two vertical slits ventilated the back of her gown, from the shoulderblades against to the waist. Supple peach-hued skin was revealed through the slits as she turned about, away from another young woman with whom she'd been slowly dancing. <br><br>Long strawberry tresses braided back above blazing blue eyes, she explained, "Magic to resist the damage of flame to your flesh, at least to some degree. I've no wish to interfere if you devils and demons and drow all wish to spill one another's ichor, the gardens would be quite suitable for duels even...but like the elf, I'd rather other young ladies not get randomly shot and sworded in the course. I might wish to dance with any given beautiful maid later, after all." <br><br>With a swing of her hips, she made a drifting sideways step to place herself right between Virgil's gun barrel and Mideala. Underneath her medusa-like eyemask, she smiled serenely at him, and then twisted at the waist and shoulders to wink at the she-elf with twinkling eyes. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 10:22:17</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Hmph, if this isn't an effective deterrent, I'd best be done with it."</span> He snaps his fingers, and the surrounding air draws inward, as if someone had poked a hole in space and let the air rush out. The powder goes with it, compacting into a tight sphere, which Mordred places back into the bag.<br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Since that has failed, let me make myself clear. You will put your weapon down, or you will face this nice lady, myself, and likely that spellcaster as well. And I can tell you, frankly, at least one of those three is someone you'd probably rather not trifle with, even alone."</span> He flings and arm to the side dramatically, a cloak seeming to appear just for the motion, dropping several dozen daggers to the ground. He gestures again, and the daggers rise, hovering in midair and shimmering like a school of fish.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 10:56:40</strong>
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				He sighed, having hoped conflict would not arise so soon, he quickly moved before Mordred, "This is not the place to do this! Now, I doubt I can take more than one of you, but I am sure I am quick enough to kill the first person to harm anyone else, and if not, I have no doubt I can make sure that the person I target stands no chance of living."<br><br>He bowed his head apologetically to Calisto before continuing, "If anyone turns a weapon on me, or begins to cast a spell, protective or otherwise, I'll assume that's a call to arms. I don't want to see fighting here, especially where Calisto may get hurt."<br><br>He turned his head to Virgil, "where are you?"<br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"What are you talking about, I wasn't the one to bring me here. You tell me!"</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">"Who brought you here?"</span><br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Don't toy with me devil, it must have been your brethren..."</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">He sighed, remembering the very recent shock of his arrival, "before you point your weapons around, maybe you should consider that not all of us came here of our own volition. This one is confused, you would do best to learn to negotiate." He looked to Calisto, then to the three who intervened with Virgil.<br><br>"My blade will find someone's blood if I intervene again..." He did not linger, quickly moving to Calisto to get her away from immediate danger.<br><br>"Yes... Calisto, I know exactly what you mean..."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 11:06:38</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">What was that little creature on about? He was definitely confused, but he wasn't going to let that be his folly. If the devil creature meant its threat, he wasn't going to be the first one to turn a weapon on it, he might have an ally, for whatever reason. He sorely wished to know where he was now...<br><br>The man, Mordred, would be his biggest threat, he would kill that one first if something went wrong. The woman had wings, hidden, like his, and her powers suggested she was some kind of guardian. The 'elf' was agile, like the elves of stories, it was a good costume. Nonetheless, with the weapon she wielded, he had no doubt her skills would be lacking. He just needed to save his secondary weapon for her.<br><br>"This was never sporting to begin with... Why would I relent when you bastards brought me here to kill me anyway?"<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 11:40:27</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Before you chastise us, I'll remind you he's the one who started waving his gun around. I figured if he was outnumbered, he'd be less likely to try something. Give him a <em>reason</em> to negotiate. I don't know you, you don't know me, but trust me, I've done this before."</span><br><br>He turns then to Virgil. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Let's just hold up with the shooty shooty. Why would we have brought you here to kill you?"</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 12:19:04</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Why? Isn't that what the rich do to the poor? I didn't realize you needed a reason, but in my case it probably has something to do with the fact that I was moments away from slaughtering a pack of you pretentious, pompous assholes. However, considering there was some magic involved in getting here, and you have a little horned man running around, you might not just be rich, but devils or connected to them, and they have plenty of reason to want me dead," even in his world, with his mask and 'horns', most thought he was the one consorting with devils. They'd be right, but he was not, by any means, an ally to them.<br><br>"Of course, it also occurred to me you might be a cabal or cult, trying to gain power from several types of beings, since the woman hiding her wings is using some kind of protection or ward, which is most notably not diabolic in nature. That doesn't, however, make it any less likely you want me dead, especially considering this grand hall still presumes you're of the 'upper class'."<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 12:55:04</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">She listened with a careful, planning ear. She was a bit surprised a the man she had seen before walk forward, offering a deterrent. As Virgil just took it as a benefit, she sighed. Though, when the woman moved between them, having cast a spell, Mideala's eyes widened a bit.<br><br>Listening to the commentary of what was going on, she couldn't help the small snicker when the satyr boy stepped up, chastising them. She gave him a small smile as he walked away. This place held several beautiful people, and it made her happy.<br><br>With simple grace, she holstered her gun and easily slipped away the dagger. She laughed, finally not able to hold it back. Hand coming up to curve in a shield over her mouth, other on her thigh, she was tilted a bit while laughing.<br><br>Straightening up, she slowed to giggles. "I am sorry... I may be noble, but only so far in my actions. I am in no way that of the wealthy... Not unless you considered being the sister of a ship captain, and before you say yes, let me reiterate... Pirate ship. " Shaking her head a bit. "I can say, as far as it seems, there is not one of us that planned to kill you... There may be those of us willing to, if you try to harm an innocent... but not as far as bringing you here to kill you."<br><br>Motioning out at the crowd on either side. "Many here are unarmed, only here to enjoy the dance. Maybe in your world people are always armed, or able to have you killed in someway... but this is a different world. "<br><br>Glancing to the woman, she smiled. Glancing back at him, she crossed her arms, a small frown quickly changing her lips. She was stepping forward a bit. "I see the way you are acting as only makes you not a beautiful person..." She said beautiful not in the sense of looks, but in view of his personality, from what she had seen.<br><br>"Maybe deep down you are a beautiful person, maybe below that fear and anger... but a woman so beautiful as this one.." She took the mage's hand and kissed it. "and may I say she is very beautiful..." looking back to him. "should not have to see such a distasteful display, just because you think everyone is out to get you.."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 17:16:00</strong>
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				"Now now. If there's not going to be a fight after all, we may as well just clear up everything." Kineas finally started walking over from where he had been watching from afar. "Scuse me, oh bearer of a tattered coat, but i suspect that you are a lot farther from where you were than you think you are. Particularly since you don't seem like the plane-shifting sort. You might want to set aside your douche bag tough guy attitude for a couple minutes to take stock of your new situation. Since you don't know where you are and who you're dealing with, doesn't that make the most sense strategically?"<br><br>Kineas approachs to a comfortable speaking distance and offers his hand. "I'm Kineas. You are?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 20:35:53</strong>
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				The strawberry blonde purred musically, and nodded her braided head graciously, to Mideala. She briefly cupped and caressed the elf's cheek with her kissed hand, and lightly circled and draped her other arm about the small of the elf's back. <br><br>"Nor need you, fair exemplar of elven beauty, suffer your time to be wasted by the brash boastful bravado of boisterous boys. A curious notion of revelry, this mansion seems to sport. Your sibling is a pirate captain then? How entertaining? I am of an island nation raised, and late of a privateer crew. Shipwrecked to fight our way off a dragon's isle upon the last voyage, we were. The captain was...not a sister, per se," she giggled, and blushed just a hint, "Yet close like one. Her manner of dress reminded me of yours just a bit, though 'twas not the only reason you caught my eye."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 22:17:51</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Mideala blinked, her gold lips parted a bit. She had never been spoken to like this before, not counting Markien, of course. A small grin at her slew of 'b' words. She wasn't sure even she could say that without laughing.<br><br>"My, thank you lovely. I don't think I have ever met another woman similar to me." She laughed a bit, a cute smile. "Markien, well... Some have called him a woman... I do not have a sister..."<br><br>A smile at the woman's blush, she pulled back. Taking her hand, she bowed. "I am Mideala 'Arten' Cantoth... You may call me Arten..." Arten was the nickname she took when speaking to a woman, unless a specific reason to ask them to call her Mideala.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 22:27:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">He growled, turning to Kineas, "I'd holster your tongue boy if you want to negotiate. Slinging insults is not a way to disarm a man."<br><br>His eyes flashed a moment when he laid them on Kineas, "You are most definitely not one to play up your own innocence in this place. You are closer to darkness than I am."<br><br>He looked to the pirate, "beauty... Such a superficial label... If you speak the truth, and this is not my world, then you would do best to change your ignorant tone. In my world, nice clothes, beautiful halls, elegant masquerades, are luxuries only the rich are allowed. They are oppressors, they don't carry weapons, they just pay people who do to make sure no one else harms them. They have the riches to arm their homes with turrets and dark magics, and they pretend that they are the victims of the 'lower class'. That we would kill them because we are beasts and monsters. You may look at my mask and my horns and my magic and see a monster, something 'not beautiful', but where I am from, the only way to know a monster is in your midst is to see the signs of riches."<br><br>He turned back to Kineas, "sometimes, real monsters, hide in obscurity... That's why I chose to gain my power from the darkest fiends, as it is only when you are seeped in darkness that you truly know what you are fighting, and what you are fighting for."<br><br>He placed his gun back in its holster, "I prepared myself to die not 10 minutes ago, when I gathered an army to slaughter the upper class. They must have sent me here because they feared I would succeed. The truly fearsome amongst men are not those who fight for their lives, but those who are willing to give them to succeed. I will play along with this charade for now, but do not think I will be so easily fooled. If you believe the people here are as innocent as you say, I would suggest you give me no further reason to feel that they aren't."<br></span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 22:57:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Appearance is not the only thing that makes a beautiful person... There are many mental and emotional attributes to a beautiful person, too.." She looked to him sideways. "In my world riches mean rich. Clothes can be stolen, and balls can be crashed. Very much like this." <br><br>A soft smirk, a tilt of the head. "As long as you don't aim at an innocent person again, I have no problem with you... Actually, you seem to be strong willed in your beliefs against the rich, which is a trait my brother taught me..." Her smirk turned into a slightly happy smile. She had never been one to keep angry, it was not her style.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 23:45:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Tch, would someone shut this idiot up already? Preferably in a fatal way?"</span> Despite what he says, he snaps his fingers again and the daggers disappear, winking out like a field of tiny stars.<br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Boo hoo, the rich think we're going to rise up and try to kill them, so we should rise up and try to kill them. Do you even get how moronic you're making yourself sound? That you're only <em>justifying</em> what they do?"</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>11-06-2010, 23:54:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">He looked to the girl and shook his head, "in my world, you crash a ball, and you die. There is no in between for us, no slap on the wrist, we are below lawful punishment."<br><br>He then turned harshly to Mordred, "So we should be persecuted? They fear we will kill them because they know in their hearts that is what they deserve. Don't pretend you understand fool, if the oppressed in your world wish to live underfoot, good for them. We don't, we won't, and those who take away the freedoms of others deserve to be killed, no question."<br><br>He growled, a flame flickering around him for just a moment, "there are those like you in my world... Some who say, 'We will not be persecuted if we serve them...' Others say, 'We will not be persecuted if we just live the way they want us to...' Some who chastise us, 'Violence against the violent is only lowering yourself to their level...'"<br><br>He pointed to his horns, "I agree, I lowered myself to their level to kill them. I took the power of devils, because it is a flight of fancy to pretend that they would be defeated by anything more than subterfuge or slaughter. Subterfuge could take decades, and still require killing, so I chose slaughter. There was a mythology in my world which believed in something called, Ragnarok, destroying everything and beginning anew. Sometimes that's the only way to fix things."<br></span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 00:05:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mordred leans down, placing something that looks very much like an eyeball on the ground, and rolling it towards Virgil.<br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"I must apoligize, then, for being doubtful of the word of one who has done nothing to make me think he is but a psychotic mass-murderer. True, I have not seen your world, but I find it unlikely to be exactly as you describe. People's perceptions color their accounts of things and, as I have said, you have given little reason for me to believe what you say is anything but propaganda, whether of your own making or someone else's. There are violent madmen who claim to fight for a cause in any world. I would know, I've seen more than a few."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 00:23:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Don't presume to know anything you haven't seen, and even then, what you see if dubious. If I was just a murderer, why is no one dead yet? If I was just here to kill, I would have pulled the trigger long before the pirate woman could shove that girl aside. Whatever this place is, it seems most of you are here by choice or at the very least, were not about to start a war when you were sent here. You'll have to excuse my aggressive nature," he looked down at the object and then walked off.<br><br>He moved to the refreshment table and grabbed something that looked like meat. He needed to rest and eat to regain his powers, he did not want to be caught off guard if anyone attacked him.<br></span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 00:37:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"I'm quite aware that I don't know what I haven't seen, just as I am aware I don't know the truth of what you have said. That I'm aware of the one implies the other. The only reason I would call you a murdrer is because not moments ago you were describing how you were snatched away from your plans to <em>murder a bunch of people.</em></span> He turns away and shakes his head as the man goes, facing Mideala and the other woman.<br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Hmm, well, I'm glad that's over with. And it seems no-one's been hurt, for now. Sorry I didn't get to introduce myself before all that."</span> He bows to the both of them. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Mordred Von Crown, traveler."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 00:48:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No worries, sir, I have nothing to hide." Kineas smiled at the thought, and it creeped into his tone a bit. "Nor am I really interested in disarming you. You're just doing what you see as necessary for survival, and I can respect that. However, if you do something stupid that gets yourself killed, then you're dead and <em>you</em> aren't coming back. Knowing what you know about your situation, if I were you I'd take the greatest care of my life. Dead men fight no more wars."<br><br>He turned to mordred then. "Well, usually. You decided to show up I see. What do you think of the place?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 00:58:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mordred chuckles a bit at Kineas' phrasing. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"As interesting as you claimed. I do thank you for the recommendation."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 01:01:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course, of course. I knew you'd find something of interest. I wish I could say my investigation had gone anywhere, but it really hasn't. I encountered one person who seemed to know a thing or two, but he was reluctant and I didn't pressure him on it, although I may if I encounter him again now that I know how scarce information about the area is." Kineas shrugs. "I'm also considering enacting plan B. It'll depend on what the next hour or two brings out of the woodwork."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 01:04:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Oooh, Plan B. That sounds exciting."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 01:05:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's okay. Plan C is alot more exciting, really." Kineas paused for a moment. "Now that I'm thinking about it, my plans only grow more exciting as they proceed down the list. Funny how that turned out."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 01:08:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mordred nods knowingly. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"As it should be, I think."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 01:41:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Keeping an ear on Virgil, she smiled to Mordred. "Pleased to meet you, I am Mideala 'Arten' Cantoth." An elegant tilt of her head, she looked over to Kineas. <br><br>Mideala wondered about Kineas and Mordred. It really didn't concern her, so she looked back to the beauty, a sweet smile.<br><br>Intruding in other people's mysteries was not a trait she had learned from her brother. Markien would have pounced on the idea of figuring out this 'Plan B' and 'Plan C' stuff... Mideala was not so fond of it.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 01:50:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"A pleasure, Mideala. Kineas Lormis."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 01:52:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"So I heard you two've had some time aboard pirate ships? That's one thing we've had in common already, then."</span> He sighs, shaking his 'head'. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"I'm already regretting this guise, I must say. I though it'd be interesting to not have a face for a bit, but it's proving to be quite a hassle. See, about there is where I would have shot you one of my famous grins, which I'm told are rather winning. Alas, I suppose you'll just have to take my word for it at the moment."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 02:02:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">A nod at and a look over of Kineas, she found him nice looking. "Aye, I have lived on one for 19 years, and don't plan to leave for quiet some time." She giggled, a cute sound, and smiled at Mordred. "I think I will take your word, until I see so for myself."<br><br>Mideala took the beautiful woman's hand in hers, and spoke to all three. "It is such a treat for me, to meet a few beautiful people here, when where I come from, other than the crew I don't see many." She gently squeezed the woman's hand. "Beautiful in looks and in actions."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 02:05:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas bowed deeply. "Your words are too kind, particularly from someone as winsome as yourself. Pray tell, how did you find yourself brought to this masquerade? It seems everyone's story is quite different."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 02:25:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">A soft blush could be seen under the edge of her mask. "Well, to be honest. The first time I happened here by chance... This time, by hope." She smiled. "Once you have met most of the people in Markien's normal haunts, it gets boring... So, I came looking for adventure, hoping to come back to this place..<br><br>Once I got here, I knew I had not dreamed the first time.... Now that I am here, I am so very glad it is not a dream..." She gave a sexy smile, thumb tracing circles on the back of the woman's hand.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 02:34:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, congratulations on your successful journey. I have a suspicion though that things are only just beginning, and it may become a lot more 'interesting' before we're through here. I trust you're thoroughly confidant in your ability to defend yourself, but I might consider staying close to a trusted ally if I were you." Kineas' words are warm despite their somewhat dire content. "I wonder though, how much time should I give our new arrival before I go after him? I find myself quite intrigued. It's not every day I receive an accusation like that."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 02:37:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Arten it is," Janaece bowed in return, squeezing the elf's hand. "I am Janaece." As her head lowered with the bow, her blue eyes flicked upwards, surrounded by the green-scaled medua-mask, and she noticed Arten's gold lips with appreciative interest.<br><br>She next bowed to Mordred. "The flammable dust was an interesting detente...what with so many devil- and demon- looking sorts about." Then she bowed to Kineas as well, and introduced herself in case he or Mordred hadn't heard her say her name just now, and because proper introduction seemed fitting at a ball.<br><br>She reciprocated the squeeze of hands with Mideala, tangling her fingers tightly and softly brushing the elf's palm with her thumb. "I'm afraid I've found you to be right - most pirates aren't too easy on the eyes. Or the nose. Terrible grooming and dentistry all around."<br><br>She answered Kineas, noting the archmage-like garbing of the fellow, "It <em>is</em> a curious place, this manse, is it not? I was mid-hunt of a magical creature, a <em>very</em> naughty nymph she was, an enchanter of men. My tracking led through a portal which I was sure would lead to Krynn - that's not my own world, but one very like it, I've known folk from there and always been curious to visit the land of the dragonriders anyhow. This place, though, seems...different. Different sort of folk, modes of dress, and....accessories. By which I mean some of the weapons brandished just now," she laughed lightly. I'm inferring that this place is some sort of in-between place, some pocket plane, some nexus, like the plane-junction city of Sigil where several allies of mine had spent time. As long as I can get home later, I suppose it's all one. I'm much happier to've stumbled upon this party than some flaming field of the Abyss or the Hells. And at such a revel I'm likelier to find that nefarious nymph than elsewhere.""<br><br>She leaned over for a second to kiss Mideala's cheek, the little painted-wood snakes of her medusa-mask tickling the elf's ear and temple at the moment of contact. "It begins to have appeal for its own sake, as well. I hope it's neither just your dream, nor mine." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 02:51:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas couldn't help but laugh at the comment about the fields of the abyss. He turned to face Janeace when he continued. "Haha, I couldn't agree more. Nothing but inhospitable lands and people for as far as most can travel before meeting their own demise. Yes, this is a much more pleasant place for pleasant company. You are a bit more of a knowledgeable one to speak of Sigil and deliberate planar travel. It boggles my mind that there are so many worlds out there that have no idea of what surrounds them."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 02:58:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"'Mmm, I don't know. If I didn't know specifically that it isn't this place isn't in the Abyss, I would think it <em>could</em> be. Taking the building as an exception, the place would be pretty inhospitable."</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 03:01:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah, thank you. It is curious, isn't it?" Janaece laughed faintly. As a serving-girl passed, Janaece plucked a champagne flute form her silver tray, took a sip, and then offered to hand it to Mideala or lift it to her lips even. "I imagine very few of the folk of my home town would've heard of any particular other Plane, or even of Planes and portals at all. I know of Sigil mostly because I was once rescued - my first adventuring band had overestimated ourselves and been captured by darkest Sharrans, and all sacrificed save myself, and would have been too in a few minutes more - by another party more successful in their temple raid." Her face darkened momentarily behind the mask, then brightened again. "They were a motley bunch based on Sigil, and mostly from other Planes besides. As you might image, the rescue taught me to appreciate the variety of skills they brought to bear."<br><br>"If you'll permit a personal observation, your outfitting might, at least in places I've been, suggest you to be a wizard of some knowledge. Are you perhaps more deliberate a planar traveler then? Or is your guest-hood here more..incidental or accidental...too."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 03:15:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas chuckles a little. "While I did come here deliberately, and while I am capable of working some pretty powerful magics, truth told my forte lies in melee combat. This attire is more of an inside joke than any testament to ability. Surviving battles against the odds is something I've been 'studying' for the past six hundred years or so, and as useful as magic is, if you can do it with a sword just as well I'll take the sword. In fact..." Kineas flicks a spot on his staff, and the head of it opens up into a spear. "... I think that this summarizes things perfectly, actually." He returns the staff to it's ornamental form.<br><br>"A variety of skills is why I took up the learning of magic at all. It can be a lifesaver."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 03:22:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">As Janaece kissed her cheek, Mideala made a noise almost like purring. Nibbling her lip, she had to wonder. This beautiful woman had her feeling something like what she made most women feel like... it was pleasant. <br><br>She watched Janaece shyly, an odd thing for Mideala. Looking to Kineas for a second, she felt left out. She knew nothing of this they were talking about. She would not let it put her off. There was little magic in her world, but enough that she knew she could not keep up with what they were say.<br><br>When Janaece offered the champagne, she gentle trapped her fingers there, tilting the glass for a sip. As the rim left her lips, she licked them, enjoying the taste. The taste was not just the liquid's, and she needed to taste more.<br><br>Mideala brought Janaece's hand up, placing a gentle nip and kiss to the soft skin of the under wrist. A small sigh, her skin had a pleasant taste, a fresh taste. That was one thing she loved about the female body, it always seemed softer and sweeter.<br><br>She coughed, caught off guard by the 'six hundred years' thing. Sure, where she was from, the elves lived near a thousand years, but it was rare, do to the style of life. Her grandfather was the oldest she had heard of or met, but he was also the patriarch of the Cantoth Clan. Though most other races from her world didn't live too long, only two other races had longer life spans.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 08:07:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"A spear-staff!" Janaece arched her fair eyebrows mirthfully. "Or is it staff-spear, I can never remember...mm, yes, one of my rescuers was a blender of spells and sword, sometimes channeling the one through the other. I suppose it <em>was</em> a lifesaver - my life, to be specific, on the aforementioned occasion."<br><br>While she spoke, her head was tilted towards Mideala, and the glass tilted to the elf-girl's gold lips. Janaece watched her drink with an enchanted look in her eyes, their crystal blue irises seeming even brighter for the contrast of the encircling forest green eyemask.<br><br>A breathless sigh escaped her own lips as she felt Mideala's upon her wrist. It was such a sensitive spot, in a most delightful way. She tipped the glass back to empty it down her own thought, all so that she could place the glass back upon the tray of the circling-about serving girl, and cup the freed hand across the elf's cheek and chin. Janaece's thumb brushed her lower lip, nudging a few stray champagne droplets into her mouth.<br><br>She leaned a bit closer, and murmured, "Your gold lips...it's a gorgeous touch, and how it matches the mask. Is it a gloss or gold dust you wear? Or your own coloration? The elves of my world have several strains of coloration, so I can't even be sure. Either way, it's fetching..."<br><br>She leaned in as she whispered, so close her breath brushed the elf's other cheek; it was about as they could get without either their masks touching, due to the little snakes on Janaece's, unless she or the elf tilted her head diagonally. "...and I ought confess that, either way, golden gloss or lip-skin, I was wondering how it tastes."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 14:34:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Mideala gave a small smirk as Janaece made the noise. Then the tip of her pink tongue darted out at the thumb as it traced her lips. So, she has sensitive spots, wonderful to know.<br><br>When she had leaned in, Mideala's eyes widened a bit. Hmm, this woman was treating her the way she usually treated other women... It made her feel.. shy? Cheeks tinting a little darker red.. "Uh.. Its a gloss that brings out the gold hue of my lips... "<br><br>Mouth slightly agape at what Janaece had whispered, she wondered if this was how others felt when she or Markien would talk to them this way. Licking her lips quickly, she tilted her head and closed her eyes. If she wanted to taste, then taste she shall. A soft press of lips to lips, a shy kiss, but enough for Janaece to taste. Mideala's lips would taste sweet from the champagne, feel silky from the gloss, and had a hint of a metallic taste, just enough to tell of the real gold in her skin.<br><br>Mideala had never felt so shy, or acted this timid. She kind of liked feeling this way, it was a welcomed change. She brought a hand up behind Janaece's neck, more so to keep herself from pulling to far away, rather than to keep Janaece there. It had never been a problem kissing another woman before, but this was different, she didn't really feel in control of the situation. Being timid was really a new thing for her.</span>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 22:58:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Janaece tilted her face slowly, her own heart a-flutter and her eyes detecting a natural measure of shyness and hesitancy in the other girl. She could barely explain it herself - she wouldn't usually have initiated this with such unhesitant swiftness, but something about her, or about this place, or the swift drink of champagne, or all three, sent a warm feeling up through her breast and throat, and she knew she wished it. <br><br>Her lips brushed Mideala's, lightly passing by at first, airy and brief as butterfly wings, then sliding back across with more press. Her own lips opened and closed softly, as if to drink the other girl in. She pursed both her lips around Mideala's lower lip, then tugged it out just a bit, and let it go with a faint wet popping sound. She playfully licked the surface of Mideala's lips, kissed her, then kissed her cheek to whisper toward that pointed ear. <br><br>"Mmm, I like this gloss. I ought to wear some too...though I suppose now I am. it <em>is</em> tasty. Real gold, I think I detect? Best be sure..." she kissed Mideala again, more wetly and open-mouthed, her tongue caressing the underside of Mideala's upper lip and dancing within the threshold of her mouth."&nbsp; <br><br>She encircled the elf's waist with a hand to massage her lower back, and loved the warmth of their bodies brushing, chest to chest, in a gentle press. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>12-06-2010, 23:09:14</strong>
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				Kineas shook his head and chuckled a bit. "Well, ladies, it seems the two of you have some getting to know each other ahead of you. Fortunately for you there are hundreds of empty rooms about the place. I believe I have a few people I wish to speak with before too long has passed, so I'll be taking my leave of you for now. Do feel free to catch up with me sometime though."<br><br>Kineas gave a final bow, and began walking in the direction Virgil had went. <em>If I had been about to begin a war when I was whisked away and was the sort to intimately know the dark... heh, not exactly a stretch. This ought to be quite the entertaining conversation, although hopefully he's prepared to listen to reason. I'm gonna guess he found a nice, quiet, out of the way spot to contemplate his new situation. It's not what I'd do, but if he was doing what I'd do he'd still be socializing with the others.</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>13-06-2010, 08:22:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">He turned and his eyes caught Kineas's, "You're looking for me fiend?"<br><br>He was guessing, but if the answer was 'no', it would be a little embarrassing, maybe, but even so, what would that mean to him. If the answer was 'yes', he wanted to know why, and he wanted to know if he would have to shoot someone after all.<br><br>He tossed a few ham cubes in his mouth, and it was notable his face mask simply faded to let it pass, and reappeared. Not surprising it was a little magical, considering he was not muffled through it.<br><br>"Kineash, you sed?" He said through half-chewed meat, clearly uncaring about it manners. Of course, the mask kept it from being a disgusting display anyway.<br></span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>13-06-2010, 08:29:18</strong>
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				Kineas bowed to him, in spite of his rudeness."Why yes, I am. My apologies if you were looking to be left alone for a time. I just couldn't quell my curiosity after the comments you made upon your arrival here. You seem to have quite an eye for 'darkness', and to make a pact with devils for power... so close! I must admit, the classic Faustian pact is not something I would ever recommend to someone. It's a clear statement that your goals, your <em>needs</em> are of the utmost importance." He slowly walks around the table, inching in ever nearer, but never getting too close. "So tell me, do you have a plan, now that you're here?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>13-06-2010, 08:41:59</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Mideala had never been kissed in such a sweet and searching way before. It made her feel lost in the gentle caresses of Janaece's lips. A small moan rising and catching in her throat.<br><br>She was about to answer Kineas, when the Janaece kissed her again. She made an 'mmm'ing noise, deciding to bring more passion into it. She brought her arms up, wrapping them around Janaece's neck. She shifted her stance a bit, getting closer as that hand pressed against her back.<br><br>When she pulled back, she smiled. "Yes, real gold. The Cantoth Clan is a special... Maybe I'll explain it sometime." With that she leaned in, placing a chaste kiss on her lips.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>13-06-2010, 09:08:28</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"No, as far as I am concerned, I was a casualty in our war. I will seek a way home, in hopes we succeeded, but if I don't find it, then so be it. I will live a new life here, or die..." He shrugged.<br><br>"As for the pacts I made, I wouldn't suggest them to anyone who doesn't understand how they work and how to manipulate them. I twisted them, turned devils against each other, and tricked some into making deals with me for things I didn't even own any longer. It stirred a lot of anger, and I had no doubt when the dust settled, I would be the target of many devils. I just tried to work things out so that I could get at least as far as starting a war before I was hit, and I did," he grumbled, tossing various other foods in his mouth.<br><br>This time he swallowed before he continued, maybe he was giving himself time to think: "I just didn't expect this to be their payback, maybe they were desperate. They needed me out of the picture that badly, if so, I won many wars in the process."<br><br>He chuckled darkly for a moment as he considered the situation more.<br></span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>13-06-2010, 09:23:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Caressing Midela's encircling arms to express her appreciation for the warmth about her neck they brought, Janaece bequeathed the elf with several more kisses, some passionate and slow, some playful and tickling. "I'd be fascinated to learn of your clan. Perhaps even...meet them sometime...visit your home. Our meeting, from such far places, presents a unique chance to learn of the wide, wide, world - or should I say, worlds."<br><br>"Since the end of teenagerhood I've been an adventurer on the move; my allies acting as family, really. I've not a clan, really. Just a smallish, relatively close-knight island nation that I called home, Lantan, where humans and gnomes and a few elves dwell in more productive and enterprising harmony than some parts of Faerun. The humans are mostly only a few generations native to Lantan, and I'm not particularly aware of old families or clans on the mainland to which I might trace my heritage."<br><br>"Come to think of it, the gnomes of Lantan are one of the only places I've seen-" she gestured to Mideala's flintlock, "-uh, <em>gunnes</em>? Few in Faerun know the techniques of their marking or wielding. I for my part am an archer."<br><br>She kissed Mideala, and swayed her arms upon the elf's hips, in a faint slow dance. "Mmm, gold, yet you yourself are even tastier still. I really should like to see your home and sibling's ship eventually." She cast her eyes about the ballroom. "And what <em>is</em> this place?....I heard some, as I moved through the crowd, I heard strange tales and rumors that the snowy wilds outside used to be a paradise, or that the mansion is seeking a master, as if it were <em>sentient</em>, and many of these masqueraders seem to be trying to pull the proverbial sword from the stone and rule it. Yet <em>how</em>?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>13-06-2010, 09:34:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas tilted his head slightly. This was nothing at all like the answer he had been expecting. He tricked the devils, he says? It's possible, although unlikely, and if he was really as knowledgeable as he claims, he would know that as things stand he'll be arriving in the abyss instead of hell. <br><br>Kineas decided to simply fall back on his catch-all for the moment. "Well, if that's how you want to play the situation, suit yourself. Although, it would be my guess that whoever sent you here didn't really know what they were doing. Why should they care, too, since now you're 'out of the picture'? Your biggest worry will likely be the devils coming after you to get revenge. Persistent bastards, that lot. Although from how you carry yourself, you can probably handle it."&nbsp; <br><br>Kineas took up an apple and began to walk away. This was actually good. Great even! Now there was an opening, a reason. Plan B might just take care of itself, and he could help in the fight against the devils. It would be a good way to establish rapport with everyone swiftly. The lord of the manor would surely be drawn out by an attack on his guests if he would be drawn out by anything. <br><br>Things were looking up!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>13-06-2010, 10:04:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Listening, she leaned her head against her arm and Janaece's shoulder. A small happy sigh escaped her. "You have a nice diversity on that island... The Cantoth Clan has an island to themselves... A way of preserving the innocence of the race... A life-long mate has to be tested and approved of but the elders and the Patriarch."<br><br>She didn't seem unhappy about her family setting, actually she figured it the best way... If things had gone the way her mother had wanted, Markien and herself may have turned out different, maybe not even of Cantoth blood. The bloodline did not mix well with others, due to the metal content of the blood. Also, life expectancies between the different races..<br><br>"Honestly, these are not my specialty. I have a short sword that I prefer..." A soft chuckle. "I only brought this because it was small, easy to use quickly, and well.. It is always loaded, not sure why."<br><br>"I am sure Markien would welcome you to our home... and ship, as right now the two are the same... Neither of us have seen home in nine years... Actually, hmm... We are expected to return, to show my progression... I forgot that it was close..." <br><br>"Hmm? Really?... I guess I had not heard anything yet... That is something to keep an ear out on." She was not sure of this 'mystery', but maybe it would be interesting to learn about.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>13-06-2010, 10:17:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mordred leans back lightly tapping his foot and enjoying the show.<br><span style="font-family: andale mono;" class="bbc_font">&lt;&lt;Oh, by the way, I've started on a project I thought you might find interesting,&gt;&gt;</span> He communicated to Kineas telepathically. <span style="font-family: andale mono;" class="bbc_font"><br>&lt;&lt;Remind me to show you the plans sometime later.&gt;&gt;</span> 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>13-06-2010, 23:56:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Holding Mideala still about the small of the back, Janaece reached up between her shoulderblades to caress her long fair hair, stroking and patting to encourage the rest of her head against her shoulder. She slowly turned about, with her feet slipping forth and back, in a slow dance with the nautical elf.<br><br>She gathered from Mideala's speaking of having been sailing from their homeland for years, and retuning to show her progress, that the elf was perhaps on some sort of coming-of-age or test-of-self. "Perhaps we can find something here, solve something about this manor, that will prove progress to your family. Not that I expect you really lack for other deeds. I'd be fascinating to see the ship, and the island...I Suppose I'm not too surprised your clan has their own, as the elves of my world tend to be more insular than the other races. Opinions vary, among the elves and others, about the merits of it, but given how their lands get treated by humans and orcs and others in my world, I don't entirely blame them for it."<br><br>She tapped a finger on the gun curiously. "If it reloads itself, some magic, I'd assume, I've seen a few crossbows back home with enchantments of a similar sort."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>14-06-2010, 00:39:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Complying with Janaece's motioning to fully rest her head, she brushed her lips against the other's neck. A quiet sigh as she let the other lead her in the slow dance. She hadn't heard Mordred leave, which meant he was still there. A blush peeked out from the edges of her mask. She had never been the one to be treated like this, so it made her uncertain of things around her.<br><br>"Maybe we could." Lips brushing Janaece's neck again, she continued. "If you would really like to see, maybe I could show you sometime... Do the elves of your world look like me?" She was interested, wondering if there were the same elves on other worlds.<br><br>"I know that there is some magic in my world, but it is rare... I guess magic would make sense, but does that explain why Markien used to talk to it... and act as though it responded to him?" She made small circles with her fingers against one of Janaece's shoulderblades.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>14-06-2010, 08:15:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Janaece sighed lightly, and with apparent pleasure, at the caress of her shoulderblades. "Mmm," she purred. She was suddenly very glad that her gown had the long slits in the back, each running from the top of a shoulderblade down almost to her waistbelt. She spun slowly about with the elf, gradually dancing their way through the masked and varied crowd. <br><br>"A sentient weapon, perhaps," Janaece nodded. "I've heard of weapons which could think and speak, though sometimes to the owner's annoyance more than anything. Never had one myself."<br><br>"The elves I've known look roughly similar, yes, the subrace - or clan if you will - most similar to your own coloration would be what I know as the gold elves or sun elves, a rare sort indeed. More common - though still many fewer in number than the humans - are the silver elves or moon elves; the other archer and tracker besides myself of my first adventuring party, and several members of my second, were such. Then there are the more tribal and browner-skinned wild elves, a wild sort whom attacked us without provocation in darkest Chult, although we did befriend one of their number - a young sorceress fleeing the marital expectations of her own tribe. More than 'befriended' - the aforementioned elf archer romanced her, as he did almost every female of our troupe, save myself and the gnome lass!" She laughed, and kissed Mideala's cheek, then spun her about under an arm and reeled her back in again. Janaece slid her other arm tightly under Mideala's waist, and then leaned her far back, until her back was almost parallel to the floor, and kissed her long and deeply before rising up straight again.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>14-06-2010, 09:07:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Lifting her head to look at her, a mirthful look on her face. "I have yet to hear it talk, but now I am wondering if it talks to Markien about me.." A soft chuckle. "I guess it would be to my annoyance then."<br><br>"Well, Gold Elves would be a pretty close name for my clan... More so Element Elves would be a better one... As silver, gold, and copper are the three major types in our clan... I have gold in my blood... Markien has silver... Markien's First Mate has copper..." She paused while she was spun. <br><br>As she was dipped back, Mideala gasped and giggled, it was odd for her to, but that is what she did. Fully enjoying the kiss, she pouted when they straightened up. A small smile and a curious look. "Well.. that is two things I have never..... I have never, never been dipped before... and I have never met a Gnome before... Seen them, but only from a distance."</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>14-06-2010, 10:06:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"If they don't know where I am, they can't come for revenge. If they do, they didn't fail to dispose of me how they wanted. However, I doubt they know where I am, nor do they care, as I doubt they want to use any more energy on me. They lost the element of surprise with me," he sighed a little, grabbing a fruit he'd never seen before, inspecting it a moment, and then taking a bite.<br><br>"They hit me like cowards because they are... They make pacts because they haven't the power of their own, and they can mold souls into warriors, assassins, and even weapons. They are not weak, by any means, but they are not like guardians, or the ancients. I am not familiar with some the creatures here, though," he eyed the satyr and the elves in the room.<br><br>"Strange creatures, one of you called the pirate an 'elf'? Nothing like the elves from my world, which are more myth than truth," he shrugged. He didn't know why he was talking to this fiend, but maybe he could learn something.<br></span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>14-06-2010, 10:18:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Janaece nodded along; it sounded like the elves of Mideala's world might correspond to her own, and presumably had some common origin; 'copper elves' or 'wood elves' were also one of the types she was familiar with in Faerun, as well as the aforementioned silver or gold both their worlds harbored. <br><br>The ranger kissed the elf after dipping her. "I'm honored then; perhaps we can share some more firsts in time to come. You must have good eyes..." she giggled, "...for gnomes are hard to see at a distance!"<br>&nbsp;<br>Then she gasped. "Speaking of spotting..." her head bobbed from side to side around Mideala's, and her blue eyes blazed as she peered purposefully through the crowd. "...I may've just regained sight of that nymph for the first time since the portal!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>14-06-2010, 20:41:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">She gave a small grin.. "It is a special result of being of the Cantoth Clan..." She had wanted to say something about how the Cantoth Clan was above the Pheton Clan in such abilities, but felt she should not, not yet.<br><br>Blinking then staring at Janaece, she was confused. She had heard the word nymph before, but had no real clue what it was. Back in her world, when she would ask, she got tons of different stories, and non had proof, except they all had one thing in common, they were fey and beautiful.<br><br>"You have seen a real nymph?" She pulled back a bit, looking around a bit. She was actually very interested in seeing one, as she was told they were of great beauty. She wondered how they would look, and really, she wondered how beautiful one could really be.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>14-06-2010, 21:17:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kineas turned back upon hearing Virgil's words, and looked at him for a few moments before speaking. "They may not know where you are currently. Yet. I personally would suspect that the one who 'disposed' of you was a mortal, perhaps another with a pact. If he was simply a mage who knew little of the reality of his magic, consider yourself lucky. The devils won't know where you are for a while, and your former foes will think you dealt with."<br><br>Kineas took a bite out of his apple. "Devils are incredibly vengeful creatures. It stops being a matter of efficiency and starts being a personal vendetta as soon as you cross them. They <em>might</em> try to take the time to weave your fate closer to hell than the abyss, but at this point I doubt it."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>14-06-2010, 21:31:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Janaece nodded, squeezing Mideala's hand as she moved past her and began an effort to weave through the thick, undulating crowd and follow the glimpsed nymph. "Aye - a number; seen, and parlayed with, and fought against, and fought alongside..." she answered. "They are rarer even than elves in my world, but I have had cause and calling to....seek them out." Point in fact fighting fey was something of a calling and specialty of hers, but she chose not to go into detail about that just now; this bacchanalian crowd seemed like the sort who might be allied with the fey, even though her paladin-like sense to detect fey creatures themselves was not signalling any beyond the nymph ahead. She'd owe Mideala an explanation, though, for hunting this particular nymph at least.<br><br>The crowd poured thickly across the main ballroom, and moved maddeningly about; Janaece found it a more arduous medium to move through than the densest jungle. "This particular one has been an enchantress of human heroes, melting their minds into the alloy of own grander schemed...and I wonder if she is at this mansion for a reason beyond just evading my chase." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>14-06-2010, 23:00:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Mideala followed Janaece with simple, graceful ease. She moved as if the crowd was merely stepping aside of her. A questioning look troubled her face. "I have never seen one before... I have heard many tales of them, but to my knowledge I have never seen one... Are you drawn to their presence? Is that how you have seen them?"<br><br>She blinked when Janaece told her the nymph enchanted and caused problems for their heroes... She wondered if they had a similar meaning for heroes as in her world. "If she is, that would make it a nice addition to the mystery, yes?"<br><br>She was curious about something. If the nymph enchanted their human heroes, how did Janaece not fall to her... Was it what ever made her feel not only human?</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>15-06-2010, 00:04:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Hell... Abyss... These words he heard as if a foreign tongue, which gave him the sudden realization this place had likely been translating all they were saying.<br><br>"What are you talking about? I've not heard of the Hell or the Abyss..." The worlds did not roll off his tongue well. Abyss was still a word, but as Kineas had spoken of it as a place, it did not translate to Virgil. Hell, however, meant nothing to him.<br><br>"Are they other worlds, like this one? Do these crop up often where you are from? In my 'world', we do not interact with other 'worlds'..." He was starting to wonder about this one. He seemed keen on Virgil believing that the devils would come for him, and he spoke the truth about a mortal likely being the cause of his being here. However, while the fiends of his world might know how to hurl Virgil into another world, extraplanar conjuration and travel were unknown mediums in his world.<br><br>He had heard of demiplanes, as well as 'banishment' rituals, but nothing was called or summoned from another place. That consideration hit Virgil pretty hard as well, would he still be able to call bullets to him if they were on another plane, or his guns. Hopefully, so long as he knew where they were, and they were not moved, he could. He realized that maybe it would be best to call them now and place them somewhere in this realm.<br><br>"I need to take my leave... I want to look around, maybe there will be a portal home. You need not worry, however, that they will seek me out. They would not banish themselves with no knowledge of how to return." He quickly wandered away down a hallway.<br></span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>15-06-2010, 05:16:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Janaece noticed the adroit ease with which Mideala moved through the crowd, exemplary of elven agility, and she smiled admiringly at her companion. <br><br>"In a way, I am drawn - but not lured in the way the mortals they enchant are drawn. My goddess has granted me a certain amount of ability to sense the presence and direction of Fey, much in the way a Paladin can sense the evil auras of the dark-hearted, the undead, and the demonic. I hunt them, to put it bluntly, the wicked ones anyway...I've grown calmer about it since my teenage years, and have allied with goodly fey before. It's not to much about what a person is as who they are, and I just happen through experience to be better at dealing with magically inclined foes, such as fey and witches, than with monsters of sheer size and strength like, say, giants."<br><br>"You bring up a good point, <em>a'mael</em>," she used an Elven dear of endearment which roughly translated as 'dear heart', at least in the Elven language she knew from Faerun; she'd no idea whether elves' tongues in other words were the same, but her tone of voice likely made the endearment clear in any case. "I do wonder if this nymph has designs specific to the mystery of this mansion. Perhaps she thinks that by enchanting others she can use them to unlock whatever secrets and powers I've overheard other revelers ruminate about. I haven't the foggiest about any of it, but from what I learned of her back in Faerun, I'm sure she's up to no good..."<br><br>The ranger squeezed Mideala's hand for comfort, and her eyes flashed as she caught another glimpse of her query. "She's moving toward the doors near the hedge-maze side of the mansion..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>15-06-2010, 18:51:20</strong>
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				Kineas laughed when he was told that Virgil had not heard of Hell or the Abyss. "Never heard of them? I shouldn't be surprised. In a world where criminally indulgent upper classes kill anyone who dares disrupt their entertainment, who would want to think about the eternal consequences their actions laid upon their souls? Suffice to say that all those who live a mortal life get what they deserve in the <em>end</em>."<br><br>After Virgil was on his way, Kineas walked back over to where Monsieur Voncrown and the women were. While he walked, he pulled out a peculiar device with many small buttons that he began manipulating. "With the end being a bit more flexible than most would know, I suppose. Did I miss anything exciting while I was gone?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>15-06-2010, 21:30:10</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Depends on your definition of exciting, I suppose. Not much has happened, though."</span> He pulls out a large tube and removes the contents, a roll of parchment he lays out on the nearest empty table. On the parchment are what appear to be plans for some sort of massive craft. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Should be capable of handling the astral plane the far realms, outer space, and about anything else I should care to run to through. Still working on a name, but since the preliminary test of a new technology got me here well enough, construction should be already underway."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>15-06-2010, 21:59:34</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Virgil had caught what Kineas had said and shook his head. It was plausible there was something of an afterlife, but where he was from, it was not Hell or the Abyss. There were several schools of thought on it, some believed in enlightenment, some had conjured a deity which judged the soul (however this was no longer a popular theory, as a combination of magic, science, and the indulgent nature of the rich had determined it neither probable nor desirable).<br><br>Virgil knew where his soul was meant to go, straight to the hands of the devils. Just as any other who had made a Faustian pact, he was supposed to become some diabolic soldier or weapon. However, now, while that was still to be his fate, technically, his soul was currently owned, in part, by at least three devils. Not an easy thing to accomplish, as Faustian pacts are supposed to deny that, he had found ways to temporarily waive the ownership of his soul, such as saying that his soul was not owned until a certain event took place (which also encouraged the devil to keep him alive during the event).<br><br>He had learned of the nature of souls, at least souls in his world, from devils. They were not malleable and could not be deconstructed. Souls do not lose sentience, and to create weapons or soldiers, the soul is altered, with the sentience still intact. However, the pacts force the sentient being to be completely subservient.<br><br>Virgil had no intention to be a part of that, and the diabolic laws regarding multiple ownership of a soul required the devils either release the soul (which almost never happened), fight for it, determine some other challenge by which to earn it, or hide it away until only one of the owners is left alive.<br><br>Virgil's intentions had always been to work on a way out of it after the war against the 'upper class', and maybe this would be his chance.<br><br>Virgil had been testing the wall and floor along the hallway, and checking rooms for guests or just to see if they were empty. Eventually happened upon an empty room with wood panels along the wall. He closed and locked the door and tried to conjure his blade. He was relieved to find it came to him, possibly because this place wanted him to have his full capabilities, though Virgil didn't think about that. He quickly cut a panel from the wall and hollowed out the area beyond it. <br><br>He quickly conjured everything he owned, bullets, a few guns, and some small devices, and hid them beyond the panel. After replacing the panel and heating it a bit to try to expand it and make it look a little less conspicuous, he walked to the door. He removed a few bullets from a pouch on his side, this was one of his hardest abilities to reproduce, but one of the most useful.<br><br>He emptied the gunpowder into a capsule (which he kept for circumstances like this, he had used bullets this way before, and he could only use the metal), and placed the bullets against the keyhole. He concentrated and slowly melted the bullet while using his other powers to morph the key into the lock and then hold it that way until it cooled. When he was done, he had a key for the room, which he tested a few times to make sure there was no strange power over the room.<br><br>He had exhausted all of his fire and metal energies, and so he sat against the wall to rest a bit. This room was well out of the way, locked, empty, and now had a hidden wall panel, it was unlikely anyone would bother it. He had memorized the path there, and the room, so he could retrieve his belongings easily through conjuration, another power he had exhausted getting all his items here.<br><br>He would need food again to use those abilities further.<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>16-06-2010, 05:12:39</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"You're goddess?" She wondered if it was similar to the use of goddess in her world. The deities of her world were high-priests and priestesses that had obtained immortality. Nobody knew their real ages, but it was known that they were the few who could use magic in any form. It was usually prophetic that if one could even mildly use magic, they would one day become a deity, when one was needed.<br><br>She blinked... "You hunt those of Fey origins?" That was an odd thing, at least in her view. "In my world hunting is only an act of necessity. Food, never against something of humanoid form... I have never seen someone hunt for anything more than fish, or pig when on land." Tightening her hold on Janaece's hand, she had a look almost like a child learning. "Is that what you are doing now? Tracking her as part of the hunt?"</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>16-06-2010, 09:03:42</strong>
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				"Oh, not for sport," Janaece laughed softly. "I don't hunt as in for sport or for food. More like...a bounty hunter, or a rival in wartime. Suffice to say she's a very wicked enchantress, I'll tell you more about my quest soon..." she didn't want to talk about Thay or Red Wizards in this busy crowd, lest the wizards or their sympathizers be among them, but she realized she did owe Mideala more of an explanation. "I'm not sure I intend to...slay her....but perhaps to...impress upon her, that she might rethink her ways."<br><br>"I don't hunt sentient creatures, only animals, and to eat....there are rangers in Faerun who hunt sentient creatures for sport, mostly they worship the savage, feral Beastlord. My own goddess is the Red Knight, the Lady of Strategy - even many Faerunians haven't heard of her, she's not one of the older or more powerful gods - she's similar to Athena of the Achaean or Hellenic pantheon, if you've heard of her. A goddess of wisdom and tactics and necessary warfare..."<br><br>Squeezing Mideala's hand, she lifted it a moment and kissed the back. They passed alongside a long banquet table piled with sweets, meats, cheeses, fruits, olives, wines, and - well everything; it was greater in variety and luxury than Janaece had feasted her eyes (or literally feasted) upon in a long time. She popped a few grapes and olives into her mouth as they wound through the other snacking revelers.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>16-06-2010, 11:22:31</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">As the excitement died down, Calisto was left with her heart pounding. Her features were controled even behind the mask, but her eyes had lost some of the light that once resided there. She stood quickly, her hands making a show of shaking out her gown. Fussing with imaginary wrinkles. Her eyes moved to her companion and she smiled a soft little smile.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Forgive me, but I feel a need a breath of fresh air. You may certainly join me if you wish. If not, I understand, but I must leave." Her steps were quick. Long and lean legs carrying her toward the front door. She could not breathe, and the feeling bubbling in her chest was something that she had not felt in a very long time. The threat of violence brought her to a place of darkness, a place were nothing pleasant and 'beautiful' resided.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Her hands moved to the door and she flung it open, the thick wood straining in protest. Once on the steps she sucked in lung fulls of breath, the cold air filling her and putting that feeling back where it needed to be. She closed her eyes tightly and would not dare open them until that heat...that burning was gone. She shut everything else out, knowing that she would need to apologise to her companion for being so very rude. Even if he followed her, at that moment she would not have know.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Breathe...focus and breath," she muttered quietly to herself.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>16-06-2010, 11:28:52</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">The violence or threat of violence caused the woman to glance into the ball room, but nothing could be done. Should she intervene people would die, and that is never a good think when attending a ball. Her eyes monitored the situation, but when it died down she moved her gaze back to Velve. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"You are correct in my questioning of her loyalty. However, I can not simply kill her and have it done with." She thought for a moment, her teeth biting into her plump bottom lip. "No, I shall simply leave her here. She will find the way back to our world and some point and she can tell whoever she is working for that I simply disappeared."</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Ursula's eyes were ever watchful and senses aware. With her arms still crossed lazily beneath the swell of her breasts she smiles a lazy smile and asks a simple question.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"When shall we leave?"</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>16-06-2010, 12:32:36</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3160465#msg3160465">Quote from: Calie on 16-06-2010, 11:22:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">As the excitement died down, Calisto was left with her heart pounding. Her features were controled even behind the mask, but her eyes had lost some of the light that once resided there. She stood quickly, her hands making a show of shaking out her gown. Fussing with imaginary wrinkles. Her eyes moved to her companion and she smiled a soft little smile.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Forgive me, but I feel a need a breath of fresh air. You may certainly join me if you wish. If not, I understand, but I must leave." Her steps were quick. Long and lean legs carrying her toward the front door. She could not breathe, and the feeling bubbling in her chest was something that she had not felt in a very long time. The threat of violence brought her to a place of darkness, a place were nothing pleasant and 'beautiful' resided.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Her hands moved to the door and she flung it open, the thick wood straining in protest. Once on the steps she sucked in lung fulls of breath, the cold air filling her and putting that feeling back where it needed to be. She closed her eyes tightly and would not dare open them until that heat...that burning was gone. She shut everything else out, knowing that she would need to apologise to her companion for being so very rude. Even if he followed her, at that moment she would not have know.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Breathe...focus and breath," she muttered quietly to herself.</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>He hesitated a moment, before following her. He was supernaturally quick and was beside her in a moment. <em>She</em> quickly took Calisto's hand and tried to help her calm down.<br><br>She focused the cold wind and made it a soft, spring breeze to help her breathe.<br><br>"Take your time, and if you wish, tell me what's wrong. I'll try my best to help," she smiled, kissing her hand gently.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>16-06-2010, 13:03:02</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">When the hand touches hers she sighs softly and slowly opens her eyes to look at 'her' face. A glimmer of a smile plays at her lips.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Forgive me, please. I was...so rude just running out like that." She turned her body slowly so that she could look at her new friend and laid a hand upon the one already holding hers. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"It has been..ages since any violence has come across my path. We are conditioned to react with our rage." She shakes her head knowing that this is something that she will probably never be able to explain.&nbsp; "Our rage is what gives us our power in a fight. It makes us stronger, more agile and very very dangerous. That is what I meant when I said I could take care of myself should trouble break out." She paused there and took a deep breath looking out at the snow.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"The rage took me, and I had to be free of it before I...hurt someone." The smile slipped from her lips and a sigh fell in its place.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>16-06-2010, 22:35:28</strong>
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				"In this place, I think it would be rash to react to violence with violence. I was ready to kill when I first showed up, I was just a bit more rational. Of course, I wasn't attacked before I got here," she shrugged.<br><br>"We shall have to try to help you calm yourself should it be necessary... Maybe I could condition you to a calming scent, like a plant. I could try to grow something," in the cold, her skin was turning light blue, her 'leaf' hair white.<br><br>"Are you not cold out here?" The cold didn't bother her, as she simply shifted to match, but she imagined that Calisto's dress was not particularly warm.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>17-06-2010, 22:27:43</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3160261#msg3160261">Quote from: ff on 16-06-2010, 09:03:42</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Oh, not for sport," Janaece laughed softly. "I don't hunt as in for sport or for food. More like...a bounty hunter, or a rival in wartime. Suffice to say she's a very wicked enchantress, I'll tell you more about my quest soon..." she didn't want to talk about Thay or Red Wizards in this busy crowd, lest the wizards or their sympathizers be among them, but she realized she did owe Mideala more of an explanation. "I'm not sure I intend to...slay her....but perhaps to...impress upon her, that she might rethink her ways."<br><br>"I don't hunt sentient creatures, only animals, and to eat....there are rangers in Faerun who hunt sentient creatures for sport, mostly they worship the savage, feral Beastlord. My own goddess is the Red Knight, the Lady of Strategy - even many Faerunians haven't heard of her, she's not one of the older or more powerful gods - she's similar to Athena of the Achaean or Hellenic pantheon, if you've heard of her. A goddess of wisdom and tactics and necessary warfare..."<br><br>Squeezing Mideala's hand, she lifted it a moment and kissed the back. They passed alongside a long banquet table piled with sweets, meats, cheeses, fruits, olives, wines, and - well everything; it was greater in variety and luxury than Janaece had feasted her eyes (or literally feasted) upon in a long time. She popped a few grapes and olives into her mouth as they wound through the other snacking revelers. <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">She nodded when Janaece said she didn't intend to slay the nymph. She smiled, she just liked listening to Janaece talk. She wondered about that world. People who hunt for more than food... Many Goddesses, and she spoke of them as though they were much more than just mortals who became immortal.<br><br>She shook her head. "I have never heard of her..." It was an interesting name... Maybe she'd have Janaece tell her in more detail about her later... After they do what ever Janaece was thinking with the nymph. She couldn't wait to see a creature that was said to be the perfect beauty.<br><br>Her eyes widened as she saw a purplish-red round fruit. She snatched it as they went by. It was fruit she recognized from her world, one she rarely had because they were not a common fruit. She did a little wiggle of her head as she was really happy at the fruit. "I hope things go easily when you confront her."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>17-06-2010, 23:36:32</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3157490#msg3157490">Quote from: VonCrown on 15-06-2010, 21:30:10</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Depends on your definition of exciting, I suppose. Not much has happened, though."</span> He pulls out a large tube and removes the contents, a roll of parchment he lays out on the nearest empty table. On the parchment are what appear to be plans for some sort of massive craft. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Should be capable of handling the astral plane the far realms, outer space, and about anything else I should care to run to through. Still working on a name, but since the preliminary test of a new technology got me here well enough, construction should be already underway."</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Kineas looked over the contents of the documents with great interest. "You're always coming up with something new and interesting to build. Sheesh, this thing looks large enough to carry my entire host inside it. Have you done much traveling via direct transit through the far realms? I'd imagine that's about the most dangerous way to travel period."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>18-06-2010, 05:09:27</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3160473#msg3160473">Quote from: Calie on 16-06-2010, 11:28:52</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">The violence or threat of violence caused the woman to glance into the ball room, but nothing could be done. Should she intervene people would die, and that is never a good think when attending a ball. Her eyes monitored the situation, but when it died down she moved her gaze back to Velve. </span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"You are correct in my questioning of her loyalty. However, I can not simply kill her and have it done with." She thought for a moment, her teeth biting into her plump bottom lip. "No, I shall simply leave her here. She will find the way back to our world and some point and she can tell whoever she is working for that I simply disappeared."</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Ursula's eyes were ever watchful and senses aware. With her arms still crossed lazily beneath the swell of her breasts she smiles a lazy smile and asks a simple question.</span><br>&nbsp;<br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"When shall we leave?"</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Velve shrugged. It made no difference to the drow whether or not the girl lived or died. "She's your problem," he said simply before his eyes again glanced briefly at Ursula's bosom as she crossed her arms under it. Despite being, by her own confession, among the undead, she was a very lovely lady. He smiled at Ursula's inquiry, his eyes once again level with hers.<br><br>"Well, I came here to pursue business opportunities," the drow admitted, "I suppose we'll be staying and seeing what else we can find." Cocking an eyebrow curiously, he kept his gaze on Ursula. "Do you have anything in mind?" he asked.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>18-06-2010, 08:53:45</strong>
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				Janaece cast her bright blue eyes across her companion Mideala, and the ranger found herself suddenly enrapt at the sight of the elf plucking and eating the fruit. Her lips moved with the same artful sensuousness as their recent kisses, which were still burned so brightly across Janaece's memory...<br><br>"Thank you, a'mael," she thanked Mideala's well-wish fort his hunt.<br><br>Then, in a weak whimpering voice as she watched her lips moved, she added, "Gods! Suddenly the thing which incensed me most about this naughty nymph, more than any of her actual evil deeds, is that it delays and distracts my attention from being focused on <em>you</em>, my golden elf, my sexy swashbuckler....I do hope things go easily too...and swiftly!"<br><br>The nymph, whom Janaece knew as Cicuta (http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs43/i/2009/155/d/c/Cicuta_by_acidlullaby.jpg), had long tangly hair the brown-black color of fertile soil of the the most highly prized by any farmer or gardener. Janaece knew that fey had a way of embodying (literally) aspects of nature, especially its fecundity. The nymph's skill was a milky ivory hue which seemed to glimmer like crystal in the light. She was glad in a fairly simple green dress (http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/dc/2/AAAAAvZ8wyEAAAAAANwgBg.jpg) which nevertheless hugged her hips and lifted her cleavage to the delight of most of the male eyes anywhere near her. Her mask was the simplest possible; a green eyemask to perfectly mask her dress, like Janaece's but without the little snakes or scaly texture. <br><br>The nymph had a way of gliding through the crowd, using her eyes or voice to catch the attention of men (and many women) she passed just along enough to cause them to swing about - often into Janaece's and Mideala's path - without Cicuta herself slowing down. Cicuta turned away from the hedge-maze-wards exit of the ballroom just before reaching it, and instead drifted up a grand staircase, as if she had some liaison atop the balcony&nbsp; or in the halls and chambers of the upper floors.<br><br>Janaece began to ascend the stairs with Mideala, but when Cicuta reached the balcony above the marble steps, she turned and spun, reaching briefly into her tiny green purse and then flinging her hands about. A lime-green dust arced far and sprinkled wide across the revelers upon the staircase, most of whom either took no notice, gasped in awe, or lightly and briefly clapped.<br><br>Janaece gasped in surprise, threw a hand up to Mideala's nose and mouth and another across her own, but with her initial gasp she'd already inhaled a bit of the dust, at least, and wasn't yet sure about the elf. <br><br>It wasn't painful or cough-inducing at all. Rather, it made her nostrils tingle...then the sensation seemed to dance up her sinuses and into her eyes and mind. She giggled giddily, then swiftly turned on the balcony. She held Mideala about the waist, and leaned her back against the railing.Tilting her medusa-masked face, the strawberry-blonde ranger leaned in and planted a long, succulent kiss upon the elf's golden lips. Her tongue slipped searching into Mideala's mouth, as if it were the very place she'd been crossing the ballroom to get to all along. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>18-06-2010, 11:57:25</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3166666#msg3166666">Quote from: Kineas on 17-06-2010, 23:36:32</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Kineas looked over the contents of the documents with great interest. "You're always coming up with something new and interesting to build. Sheesh, this thing looks large enough to carry my entire host inside it. Have you done much traveling via direct transit through the far realms? I'd imagine that's about the most dangerous way to travel period."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"I personally do all the time, yes, but you've hit pretty well upon why I'm building this. I've yet to make something able to transport a large force all in one go. This should help with that. Also, I've come across particularly dangerous and deadly patches that even I couldn't cross on my own. Unpleasant patches of absolute nothingness, and the like. The only problem I've yet to nail down for this project is the power source, though I've got a few different sub-projects all working on that."</span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>18-06-2010, 11:58:00</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">He walked out of the hall and saw the two women chasing another woman. Well, one of the two women was chasing her, he could tell the signs. He saw the spin and flourish of green dust and sighed, some sort of enchantment, he would wager, given the reaction.<br><br>He was in a bit of hurry...<br><br>How irritating.<br><br>He continued to walk towards the refreshment table, but as he approached closely he crouched and spun, tripping the 'prey' and putting his foot to its chest.<br><br>He stared blankly back at the two women, wondering if the action would draw attention, or if the possible enchantment would be more powerful. His cleared his throat and spoke curtly, "should I shoot it, let it go, or give it to you. Call it an apology for nearly putting a bullet through your head."<br><br>He wanted to add, <em>'even if I'm not really sorry...'</em> Yet, he chose not to, probably not prudent.<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>18-06-2010, 14:39:58</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Mideala was able to easily sidestep any that got in their way, but she still stayed at a follow to Janaece. Blue eyes looking over the people and their reactions. Yes, the woman was beyond beautiful, but she didn't feel drawn. It confused her, wasn't the nymph supposed to attract any that could be attracted to her? Maybe it was that she attracted them through enchantment, something she would consider a 'not beautiful' act?<br><br>As the nymph tossed the dust out, she held her breath, an automatic reaction from years of ship wars. Blinking as Janaece covered her mouth and nose, her lips quirked in a smile. That was sweet of her, to think of Mideala.<br><br>She gasped as Janaece held her and kissed her, at random. Eyes wide, she was stunned for a second. She gave a small moan as Janaece's tongue began to explore her mouth. This was an interesting result of chasing the nymph. Was the dust to blame, or thank? That would be interesting, it would be an amazing weapon for ship warfare. Toss some over and loot while the enemy is busy.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>18-06-2010, 18:59:59</strong>
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				Utterly enrapt of heedless now of the world around them, Janaece slipped one arm around the back of Mideala's tiny waist, massaging the supple skin there with her palm. Her other hand trailed down the elf's cheek while she kissed her, open-mouthed, tongue decadently exploring like a long-lost lover or like a rogue hunting for treasure in a warm cave.<br><br>The back of Janaece's falling hand ever so lightly brushed the bosom of Mideala's poets shirt, then her flat bare expanse of stomach. It came to rest on her thigh, kneading the lovely muscle. "Mideala..." Janaece groaned, her voice with a fiery huskiness somewhat different than the fey flirtation from earlier, much less self-restrained or self-possessed now.<br><br>~~<br><br><br>Cicuta giggled wildly, and she threw out her arms in a theatrical gesture, rolling gracefully over the man's leg and then twisting sideways from her front to her back upon the marble floor. Her fingers danced up his leg as it reached to her chest, then down again, as if receiving its plant against her chest like a hostess welcoming houseguests. "My!" she giggled. "But the courtship rituals about here are apparently so <em>unique</em>. So...forward. 'Tis refreshing."<br><br>She hummed, and her fingers played against her leg. Within her momentarily-clenched hands, small green vine tendrils sprouted from between the ball-fisted fingers, and snaked and caressed up about her captor's leg. "Does my Lord desire a dance, or do his intentions...<em>lie</em>, let us say...elsewhere?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>18-06-2010, 21:23:02</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">He rolled his eyes, "some hunter... Caught in your own prey's enchantment..."<br><br>He could leave at any moment, he still had tricks, and he could always use the black flame to leave. He pulled his gun and leaned down, keeping his eyes away from the nymphs gaze. His mask would protect him from the powder, and he would not watch any single spot for any longer than he needed to in this conflict, he simply had to ensure he was not subject to an audible enchantment.<br><br>He could always stop the creature from speaking, but that would probably stir the crowd again. Fire played along his leg, burning the vines, and he gave a dark smile when he realized what he could do.<br><br>"No need to trap me," he twisted to the side, wrenching the burnt vines so he was straddling her. His unarmed hand slowly ran down the creature's neck and to her breast. He was not about to give up his mask as protection, so he simply played along her body with one hand, and then he grabbed her dress vigorously.<br><br>"If you want to play, you'll have to excuse me while I remove this..."<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>18-06-2010, 22:02:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Power, power, power. That is what it always comes down to, isn't it? Seems like souls just don't have the same kick that they used to. Maybe we should start harvesting deities, putting them in a room that redirects as much of their incoming divinity from worship as possible without causing them to cease to exist, and just store that." Kineas grinned, expecting that the idea had been tried already, but he wanted to hear why it did or didn't work out. "Although I suppose that raid we were planning would still be a worthwhile investment."<br><br>Kineas looked up to notice the craziness that was ensuing nearby. "Well, that's interesting."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>18-06-2010, 22:54:45</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Hmm, I can think of a few gods who could stand to spend some time in a tiny box... But not what I had in mind for this project. Souls are all well and good, but you can only get so much out of them before you need more. I'm hoping to get something more like a magical reactor built...</span><br><br>He's been watching most of the situation as well. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Interesting would be one way to put it, yes. <em>That fellow</em> seems to have things under control, though."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 01:12:38</strong>
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				"Heh, indeed he does. I'm intrigued by the concept of a magic generator. That's exactly the kind of thing I could use to keep my mobile castle mobile. Still, to actually create magical energy where there was none? You'd be making a miniature far planes in a box I imagine. Possibly even more dangerous."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 07:27:14</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Mideala gasped as Janaece's hand trailed down her body, to rest on her thigh. She made a purring noise as the other woman's tongue explored her mouth. It was a nice feeling, being the one treated so sweetly. What ever that nymph did, it was having a nice side effect. It could be a nice toy for ship warfare, heh.<br><br>Reaching up and sliding her mask to sit atop her head, she nibbled her lip lightly. With the mask up and her bangs braided back, it was noticeable that there was a scar on the right side of her face. It traveled from just above her eyebrow to down just below her eye. It was a battle scar from one of her first ship fights.<br><br>Wrapping her arms loosely around Janaece's neck, Mideala gave her a sweet smile... "Hmm.. I like this.." She nodded her head to Virgil. "He seems to be dealing with her.... how about you and I make use of this nice moment... to get to know more about each other." She gave a quick rise and fall of her right brow, a 'how bout it' look on her face.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 07:45:42</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"That's the basic gist of it, yes. I've worked with similar situations before, though, on a few projects, so I'm not <em>too</em> overly worried."</span><br>He looks back over to where Mideala and Janaece were enjoying each other's company. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Mmm, I had a proposition for them, but I suppose I'll wait 'till they've calmed down a bit."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 07:50:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Janaece's eyes swept in Mideala's face as the mask lifted, as if to memorize every detail. She softly kissed and licked the scar, as if by way of expressing sympathy for the wound, and for assuring her she was no less beautiful, and perhaps a touch more intriguing, for having it.<br><br>She rubbed the arms which encircled her neck, and kissed the elf's face and neck many times. "Mmm," her eyes followed Mideala's to the others, very briefly, before they locked onto her companion again. "So the men here are of some use. Just the swift resolution of duty I hoped, for I could love nothing more than...just as you say, the moment's better spent knowing one another better."<br><br>Her lips slid to the pointed elven ear, nipping and licking it lightly; in her experience, elven ears were rather sensitive, which could be a drawback of mishandled, but could be orgasmically useful if manipulated well. "I want to know you, too Mideala, so completely...it remains only to choose a place to show you."<br><br>She squeezed Mideala's hand, and her sandals moved rapidly; towards those second-floor hallways behind the balcony where she'd been noticing revelers come and go. Surely some secluded chamber could be found for such a divine purpose as their own. <br><br><br><br>~~<br><br>"Ahhh! Uhhh-..." Cicuta's breath came out in a gasp, and her bosom heaved upward in the low-cut gown, as the masked man burned her vines away with conjured flame, and straddled her with his own body. Her neck and breast seemed to rise and quiver under the falling touch of his hand. Her eyes danced between his masked face and his gun (quizzically upon the latter, as if she'd never seen such a creation before, but was rapidly gleaning contextual intuition as to its general purpose). <br><br>"My <em>Lord</em>," she reacted to the implication of words, and her excited-or-frightened breathing caused her bosom to press against his hand there. Her gown tugged easily at his touch. She seemed preciously touched in, threatening to pop free at the slightest tub, or for the thin silken material to tear first anyhow. "I scarcely no whether to thank you for saving me from that <em>awful</em> orange-haired barbarian woman, or fear that I've merely been captured by a soul more savage still. I don't suppose you mean you wish to shed my dress to steal or wear it yourself...perhaps you thought a change of outfit, or none at all, would help disguise me from the wild woman on my tail...or perhaps you mean to parade me naked but for a mask before all these other revelers, in such proclamation of your own prowess, my mysterious masked Lord?"<br><br>Her hair tossed about, as if wit ha mild of its own; it swished back and forth over her bare upper chest, brushing the back of the masked man's hand, caressing as fingers might. Her actual fingers were upon the legs of her straddler, in some vain attempt to push; she was either not nearly as strong as he, or simply making a play of resistance, or both.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 08:04:43</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">She had to smile at Janaece's reaction to her scar.. It made her feel good. Usually women wanted her to tell the story, as if it was her being a fighter that turned them on. Ignoring that thought, she gave Mordred a quick look, having heard his comment. Giving him a sly smile, well a smile that melted into a moan as Janaece licked her ear.<br><br>Mideala purred at the feel of the gentle caresses of Janaece's mouth on her ear. She gave her a look when she said something about a place to show her. Her eyes were slightly closed, eyes hold a lusty look. That had pushed it.. a hot woman nibbling and licking her ear.<br><br>She grinned when the other pulled her off to find a room to show her in. This should be plenty of fun. A happy giggle as she enjoyed being led around by the other.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 08:16:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Racing up the marble stairs, past myriad revelers including even her own recent quarry, Janaece dashed across the high balcony with Mideala into the gilded archway which led to some sort of upper story hall.<br><br>The place was cast in a mercurial mix of torchlight and magical motes which shone in prismatic colors, and as the hall stretched on, it grew a bit dimmer, more sparsely populated, and more mystical. Many revelers here were in pairs, often on little divans and couches, or escaping to and fro side halls and random doors. <br><br>Yet Janaece led further still, to a spiral stone staircase at the hall's far end, up a corkscrew or two of stairs past windows which afforded enchanting views of the hedge maze and snowy forest about the mansion grounds.<br><br>She came ot an oaken door and spun Mideala into the room beyond, suddenly pressing her against a soft tapestry hanging from a wall of the chamber. the ranger kicked the heavy door fast, and her hands ran up and down the bare midriff of the elf. She tossed her head back ,to flip the medusa-ask up high on her strawberry-blonde braids. <br><br>While her dexterous fingers worked at undoing the white poet's shirt of the elf, Janaece spared only the briefest of glances about the room's furnishings; they were princess-worthy, suggesting a secluded feminine existence of guests in every aspect - the generous vanity desk and mirror, the many armoires hanging with fine dresses, and the girlish violet color of the canopy-bed curtains. Janaece swept her now-naked face back to Mideala, and kissed her fiercely, but soon her mouth descended to the elven breasts as she brought them blooming free from their shirt. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 08:29:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">As she was led through the hall and up the stairs, she got a little distracted by the sights around her. She'd never seen such likes, and the snow covered forest was something she always loved, as she was always on the sea. Mideala couldn't believe the intricacy of this mansion. It was like whoever made it read peoples minds and designed by their wishes.<br><br>She gasped as she was pinned against the tapestry, she had never been treated so instinctively, it was nice and exciting. She made a cute noise as Janaece undressed her upper body. It turned into a moan when Janaece kissed her, then moved her mouth down to her chest. Hands winding into the other's hair, her body arched.<br><br>As the other was busied with her breasts, she looked around. Pushing her back a little, she moved them to the bed, pushing past the curtains. She laid back and pulled the other to sit over her hips, knees straddling her waist. "My my, you are sexy... taking control of me like that... I think I really like this." She gave her a shy smile.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 08:59:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Eager as a cat climbing upon a table to reach a bowl of milk, Janaece kicked off her sandals and crawled into the gauzily-curtained canopy bed, and ten crawled upon Mideala herself. <br><br>"I am truly so thrilled, so honored, I make you feel that way, a'mael," she cooed. "I myself feel anything but in control! I feel overwhelmed, utterly, enchanted by your face, by your form." Her hands ran down Mideala's now frontally bare chest. "Yet I will control you at least enough to please you as best I can...and yet at the same time, to you I surrender." <br><br>The knee-length white skirt of her chiton gown hoisted high, almost to her waist, as she spread her firm thighs wide to straddle her companion.Beneath, she had only a leather lambskin thong. She untied her golden-curled belt, swung it overhead like a lasso, and tossed it over the headboard. "In case you <em>truly</em> need me to take control at some point..." she led Mideala's gaze meaningfully to the golden rope-belt, and grinned mischievously. <br><br>While her hands cupped and kneaded the supple breasts of the elf she straddled, Janaece let her chiton slip off both shoulders, so that it clung precariously, hanging upon the peaks of her high round breasts and threatening to fall further. She whipped her head back and let the medusa-mask fall onto the bed near them. <br><br>Then, her hands still massaging her companion intimately, Janaece bowed her own upper body down. Her naked face rubbed cheek to cheek with Mideala's, nibbling each ear in turn, then her lips slipped over her lover's, and her tongue delved deep between. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 09:27:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">She glanced at the rope-belt. A sly smile, "Oh that sounds fun.." she thought of the fun that belt could bring. She wondered if it was made of fine gold, or just colored.. She would find out if she touched it, when she touched it... Her skin was sensitive to gold, it would be interesting to use if it was...<br><br>Sliding her hands up Janaece's arms, she skipped them over the fabric, up her shoulders, then down her chest. She pushed the material down, exposing the flesh of Janaece's breasts. Mideala licked her lips, hands gently massaging the other's breasts. Slender fingers moved smoothly, almost like silk one Janaece's creamy skin.<br><br>Bringing her arms down, propping up on one elbow, she took off her mask and tossed it aside. Pulling out the suede sting holding her hair up in a ponytail, she smiled at the other. Her hair seemed to lightly shine even with the curtained light that seeped through the bed canopy.<br><br>Pushing up a little, she licked at one of her feisty friend's nipples, then shifted to lick the other. At this angle it was noticeable that her right eye was a slightly darker shade of blue, most likely a result of the battle wound.. it lacked the golden flecks and shimmer like the other, but it did not lack the lustful and playful glint.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 09:40:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Janaece shivered with delight, and the slightest of chills, as her breasts and especially the nipples were exposed to the air of the bedchamber. Soon, she was quite warm again, indeed far hotter than before, but the nipples stiffened as if they had been in a snowdrift. She threw her head back and moaned as soon as Mideala's hands took her breasts. She arched her spine and thrust her chest forward eagerly, surrounding to the touch.&nbsp; <br><br>"Mideala..." her eyes were half lidded, and gazed down. In breathless delight she watched the golden hair of the gold elf go free, and she reluctantly moved one hand away from the other girl's breast to play with it. When that sweet face rose to her own breast, Janaece cupped it there, encouraging the kissing and suckling which moved from one to the other. "Oh, by all the gods, 'ala," she moaned. "I've fantasized about that sensation almost since I laid eyes upon you...yet it feels even better than I dared hope!" Her body gently rose and fall, bouncing and bobbing in the straddle, letting her spread thighs and groan rub and grind against Mideala's thighs. <br><br>One hand continued to caress and tangle the elf's hair, watching it flow across both their bosoms. She absolutely loved the way her lover's head bobbed as she suckled and pleasured. She noticed something curious in the way the light played differently on those gold-flecked eyes, and hoped she would be able to remember to ask later, as her mind was exploding with the received pleasure from nerves across her body. <br><br>Janaece's other hand, like a skulking scout, ran down her lover's bare upper body. The fingers hooked in the waist of her pants, and began to toy and play ,working open the front, so she could slid her fingers ever further. finally Janaece had the front of the elf' spants open, and her entire hand slipped in to the wrist; her palm cupped over that precious place, and her fingers curled inward to rub. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>19-06-2010, 09:52:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">He growled, he hadn't gotten an answer from the woman before they rushed up the stairs...<br><br>Now, his favor might change in nature, and he looked to her, "well, my intention was to rip it and create a gag so that if you attempted to enchant me audibly, I could douse it in oil and light your tongue aflame for trying. However, it seems you are afraid, not an assailant, and the woman I intended to do a favor gave me no direction with which to decide what to do with you. I don't really know what you are, as there are no nature spirits or true fey like from old stories, where I am from. However, you control plants, so that leads me to think you have roots," no pun intended, "in similar tales."<br><br>He pulled the creature to its feet and stared intently at her, "if you attempt to enchant me, I'll kill you. If you try to wrap me up again, I'll kill you. If you explain to me the situation, maybe I'll help you, but if you don't think you can interact with me without attempting to force my hand magically or sexually, you should run and hope I don't decide to shoot you anyway."<br><br>He didn't intend to shoot her if she ran, but he didn't want to encourage any idea he was going to play nice here until he could guarantee his own safety.<br></span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 10:43:25</strong>
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				<br><br>Cicuta squealed as she was lifted to her feet. "Gagged by my own dress? How fascinating a fate would it be. I shan't force anything, good sir...I shall leave any such displays of dominance to the stronger and better-armed lords such as thee." She curtsied, backed to the railing of the staircase, and began to slide down it with her green-gowned butt perched upon the banister and her legs crossed neatly over the edge. As she descended into the great sea of revelers below, which quickly swept her up amongst the taller heads and more ornate masks, she cocked her ears to the conversation of Mordred and Kineas, for they seemed to be speaking of power and gods and hatching some plan...and she'd heard floating rumors of some mysterious power held by the manor, and whom others seemed to hold, and could never help but wonder at such things. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kineas</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 19:32:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I suppose I should have known you'd have the gist of it figured out already." Kineas continued, as though the conflict in front of him were a show for his amusement. "What were you thinking of asking the others of, before they had to go and find some privacy in a hurry?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanaestra</strong> on <strong>20-06-2010, 22:47:16</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Well, you know a decent bit about my realm, and you know I'm always looking for new potentials who might be interested... And I think they might be interested, given the choice."</span> He stretched a bit and yawned. <span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">"Plus, I'm kinda hungry."</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zhu Que</strong> on <strong>21-06-2010, 06:46:42</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: arial;" class="bbc_font">Mideala enjoyed the reactions she was getting from Janaece. A small nip at each nipple, she moved her hands under her partner's breasts, palms pressed to the skin over her ribs. Sliding her hands around, she trailed her nails lightly across the smooth skin of her back. Tilting her head slightly to look up at her face as fingers entangled into her hair. That was a nice sensation.<br><br>As Janaece's hand slid down to mess with her pants, she pulled back, giving her a better angle. As the other woman's slender fingers started rubbing, she arched a little. Oh, that was really nice... She slid a hand up the others thigh, slipping beneath the skirt of her dress.&nbsp; Her fingers lightly toyed with the side of that leather thong hiding away Janaece's sex.<br><br>Licking her lips, she used her free hand to lightly grasp her companion around the back of the neck. Pulling her down, she gave her a heavy, passionate kiss. Her skills and normal techniques starting to come through for her... not wanting Janaece to be the one making things to happen.</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ff</strong> on <strong>21-06-2010, 08:30:43</strong>
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				"Mideala..." came Janaece's only breathless word before she turned her mouth to the better errand of kissing those luscious and golden lips. Her tongue plunged deep within the mouth of the elf-maid beneath her.<br><br>She ground her body up and down, pressed snugly to the gold elf's, so that the supple curves of their breasts rubbed with generous contact and pleasing sensations. Especially delight she found when their stiff nipples raked against one another's, catching for a moment and then popping past.<br><br>While her right hand explored ever more daringly inside the front of her lover's pants, Janaece used her left to tug the lambskin triangle of her thong aside. She swayed her hips sideways, and she cried out in ecstasy when she felt herself press against Mideala's hand, moist but swiftly wetting further at the sacred touch. <br><br>Laying atop Mideala but also still straddling her, Janaece slid her right leg inside her lover's left, so that their legs entwined. She rubbed herself feverishly against Mideala's right hand and thigh. <br><br>She used her own right thigh to press against Mideala's loins and the back of her own hand, pressing the two tightly together. Her forefinger slipped yet further with the softness she found, and the thumb toyed and played with the firmer bud she found just above. She moaned Mideala's name into her mouth, and her tongue followed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>21-06-2010, 09:55:34</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">"Am I to follow or are you leaving?" He sighed, not particularly interested in following her. However, he didn't much like the other woman, something about her rubbed him the wrong way. If the creature could give him reason why he should kill her, he would gladly give up the idea that he should help her to repay his brash entrance.<br><br>Death needed justification, he believed that thoroughly, but at lot of things could justify killing. He was not timid, and not one to think that life was precious. He accepted the selfish nature of life, all life required sacrifice and death to maintain, but some lives took too much and gave back too little. Such lives had a negative value to the world, and such lives should be eradicated. Simple answers were usually the best, and he was happy to give the simple answer of a bullet.<br><br>If this creature was being hunted, he wanted to know why. He had always been one to put down oppressive forces, and he would not make an exception to that here.<br></span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>23-06-2010, 13:57:59</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3162217#msg3162217">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 16-06-2010, 22:35:28</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"In this place, I think it would be rash to react to violence with violence. I was ready to kill when I first showed up, I was just a bit more rational. Of course, I wasn't attacked before I got here," she shrugged.<br><br>"We shall have to try to help you calm yourself should it be necessary... Maybe I could condition you to a calming scent, like a plant. I could try to grow something," in the cold, her skin was turning light blue, her 'leaf' hair white.<br><br>"Are you not cold out here?" The cold didn't bother her, as she simply shifted to match, but she imagined that Calisto's dress was not particularly warm.<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She patted her new and only friends hand gently. Her eyes were returning to normal and she could feel the heat contained within her body dying down to a more normal feel.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I will be fine. Things are already returning to the norm for me."&nbsp; She looked over and smiled gently. "As far as being cold, I cannot really feel it just yet. When my...body reverts back I am sure that I will be, but for now I am enjoying the cold air on my flesh. Her gaze traveled over her companion and she was surprised to see the hair and flesh shifting colors.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"That is remarkable.&nbsp; I certainly did not know that you could change in that way." Her hand moved to her cheek, fingers slipping over the light blue of her flesh. Calisto's fingers would be warmer than they should have been. Her body shivered feeling the woman's flesh. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"So very interesting..."</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>23-06-2010, 14:19:02</strong>
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				<br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font"></span>[/font][/color]<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3167900#msg3167900">Quote from: Krayz on 18-06-2010, 05:09:27</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-family: Verdana;" class="bbc_font"><br></span>Velve shrugged. It made no difference to the drow whether or not the girl lived or died. "She's your problem," he said simply before his eyes again glanced briefly at Ursula's bosom as she crossed her arms under it. Despite being, by her own confession, among the undead, she was a very lovely lady. He smiled at Ursula's inquiry, his eyes once again level with hers.<br><br>"Well, I came here to pursue business opportunities," the drow admitted, "I suppose we'll be staying and seeing what else we can find." Cocking an eyebrow curiously, he kept his gaze on Ursula. "Do you have anything in mind?" he asked.<br><br></span>[/font][/color]</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font"></span><br><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">Ursula noted the glance to her chest and smiled a wide smile. There was a flash of fang before she could stop it. One of the benefits of being taken so young was that she kept the beautifully curved body that she had at the age of twenty. Eyes upon her figure always brought a smile to her lips and a need that base and carnal. A drow and a vampire, what an odd pairing. She took a moment to smile at that image before she turned her full attention back to Velve. She inhaled deeply and moved her eyes to drow. She needed to feed and perhaps this would be the perfect opportunity. She licked at her lips before speaking.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">"Perhaps we should go our separate ways for now? Allow me to get a 'proper' meal and you may seek out any other...associates you may find?" The weight of her gaze was a heavy thing even without the added pressure of her will. She kept that under wraps as well. She awaited his answer...</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>23-06-2010, 16:11:47</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3193128#msg3193128">Quote from: Calie on 23-06-2010, 13:57:59</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She patted her new and only friends hand gently. Her eyes were returning to normal and she could feel the heat contained within her body dying down to a more normal feel.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I will be fine. Things are already returning to the norm for me."&nbsp; She looked over and smiled gently. "As far as being cold, I cannot really feel it just yet. When my...body reverts back I am sure that I will be, but for now I am enjoying the cold air on my flesh. Her gaze traveled over her companion and she was surprised to see the hair and flesh shifting colors.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"That is remarkable.&nbsp; I certainly did not know that you could change in that way." Her hand moved to her cheek, fingers slipping over the light blue of her flesh. Calisto's fingers would be warmer than they should have been. Her body shivered feeling the woman's flesh. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"So very interesting..."</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"'Could change'... I think, implies that I have any control over it... I don't, not to say that I'm complaining, most of the time I am glad for it. However, the change is something I feel, and it changes my personality ever so slightly, the energy of my magic, and the way I react to the world..." She touched Calisto's hand and smiled. She was cold to the touch, just part of the winter nymph side of her.<br><br>"I do wish, a little, that I could control it more, and I think he would prefer that dearly. He is more of a satyr than I, I hate to continue to refer to us as separate, but sometimes it's easier. Anyway, satyrs don't change, they adapt, but they don't change. He feels a little uncomfortable when his hair changes colors and his body and magic shift slightly," she kissed her hand, as if by reflex.<br><br>"Either way, I would still prefer you not stand in the cold, and there are probably more people to meet inside," she smiled sweetly to Calisto.<br><br>"Unless you don't want to, or you want to stay out here. I will stay with you wherever you choose, unless you wish me gone," though there was a bit of a tone of sadness in the words, it seemed more at the thought, than her actual belief that Calisto didn't want her around. The words seemed more passive, though, than anything; just a reminder she was not about to force her presence on the elf.<br><br>"I do mean, wherever you choose..." She whispered a bit those last words. Again, more passive than suggestive, but suggestive they were nonetheless. She was giving Calisto <em>carte blanche </em>over the situation. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>24-06-2010, 03:14:00</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3193369#msg3193369">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 23-06-2010, 16:11:47</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"'Could change'... I think, implies that I have any control over it... I don't, not to say that I'm complaining, most of the time I am glad for it. However, the change is something I feel, and it changes my personality ever so slightly, the energy of my magic, and the way I react to the world..." She touched Calisto's hand and smiled. She was cold to the touch, just part of the winter nymph side of her.<br><br>"I do wish, a little, that I could control it more, and I think he would prefer that dearly. He is more of a satyr than I, I hate to continue to refer to us as separate, but sometimes it's easier. Anyway, satyrs don't change, they adapt, but they don't change. He feels a little uncomfortable when his hair changes colors and his body and magic shift slightly," she kissed her hand, as if by reflex.<br><br>"Either way, I would still prefer you not stand in the cold, and there are probably more people to meet inside," she smiled sweetly to Calisto.<br><br>"Unless you don't want to, or you want to stay out here. I will stay with you wherever you choose, unless you wish me gone," though there was a bit of a tone of sadness in the words, it seemed more at the thought, than her actual belief that Calisto didn't want her around. The words seemed more passive, though, than anything; just a reminder she was not about to force her presence on the elf.<br><br>"I do mean, wherever you choose..." She whispered a bit those last words. Again, more passive than suggestive, but suggestive they were nonetheless. She was giving Calisto <em>carte blanche </em>over the situation. <br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She took note of the tone that seemed sad in its own way. The words seemed to tumble from the soft lips and Calisto smiled gently. She leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on the light blue cheek. As powerful as the creature was there seemed a slight...vulnerability as if she was not comfortable here in this place. Calisto pulled back and smiled a soft smile.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I would like for you to stay with me in either of your... states." She knew that 'states' was not the right word but she could not think of anything better to call it.&nbsp; With the soft smile still upon her laps, she took the womans hand and began to turn back to the inside of the mansion.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Let us go inside and meet some of these people and creatures. I am feeling much better now." She squeezed the chilled hand within her own and made a move to open the door. Reality hit her hard in those last few moments. This place, this beautiful place was unlike anything she had on her own world. Where her world was lush and green it lacked the simple beauty that could be found on a cloudy night in the snow. Where her world was quiet and regimented, this place was loud and wonderfully free. It was a good feeling that spilled through her body as they entered the house again.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Where shall we go first?"</span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>24-06-2010, 05:56:23</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3195875#msg3195875">Quote from: Calie on 24-06-2010, 03:14:00</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She took note of the tone that seemed sad in its own way. The words seemed to tumble from the soft lips and Calisto smiled gently. She leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on the light blue cheek. As powerful as the creature was there seemed a slight...vulnerability as if she was not comfortable here in this place. Calisto pulled back and smiled a soft smile.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I would like for you to stay with me in either of your... states." She knew that 'states' was not the right word but she could not think of anything better to call it.&nbsp; With the soft smile still upon her laps, she took the womans hand and began to turn back to the inside of the mansion.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Let us go inside and meet some of these people and creatures. I am feeling much better now." She squeezed the chilled hand within her own and made a move to open the door. Reality hit her hard in those last few moments. This place, this beautiful place was unlike anything she had on her own world. Where her world was lush and green it lacked the simple beauty that could be found on a cloudy night in the snow. Where her world was quiet and regimented, this place was loud and wonderfully free. It was a good feeling that spilled through her body as they entered the house again.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Where shall we go first?"</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Her touch remained cold, but not in and uncomfortable way. She felt almost like chilled silk, not that one was likely to feel that very often.<br><br>Her eyes scanned the crowd, catching Kineas and Modred, as well as the horned man and a beautiful woman whom he seemed to be talking at, rather than to; but Vesryn was not interested in involving herself with those who were scheming.<br><br>"I don't know, everyone here seems to be very wrapped up in the ball, or sneaking behind everyone's backs..." She frowned a bit. She didn't like the idea that there were people scheming to ruin everyone's fun, and she knew there was a good chance she would be drawn into a fight, in time.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krayz</strong> on <strong>25-06-2010, 20:22:39</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3193165#msg3193165">Quote from: Calie on 23-06-2010, 14:19:02</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font"></span>[/font][/color]<span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font"></span><br><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">Ursula noted the glance to her chest and smiled a wide smile. There was a flash of fang before she could stop it. One of the benefits of being taken so young was that she kept the beautifully curved body that she had at the age of twenty. Eyes upon her figure always brought a smile to her lips and a need that base and carnal. A drow and a vampire, what an odd pairing. She took a moment to smile at that image before she turned her full attention back to Velve. She inhaled deeply and moved her eyes to drow. She needed to feed and perhaps this would be the perfect opportunity. She licked at her lips before speaking.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">"Perhaps we should go our separate ways for now? Allow me to get a 'proper' meal and you may seek out any other...associates you may find?" The weight of her gaze was a heavy thing even without the added pressure of her will. She kept that under wraps as well. She awaited his answer...</span><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Velve could sense Ursula's hunger; he could see it in the way she was looking at him, though he thought that he saw something else there as well. She had a strong gaze, and he smiled softly, knowing that he had made a powerful ally here. "That sounds like a plan, milady," he agreed. "Once business has been attended to, shall we meet again out here?"<br><br>He had other places in mind in which he might want to meet her as well, but in the mean time it was better to keep the larger and more intelligent head in charge of things. The other one was relatively easy to satisfy in comparison, and that could be handled any time....
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>28-06-2010, 16:52:03</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3203116#msg3203116">Quote from: Krayz on 25-06-2010, 20:22:39</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Velve could sense Ursula's hunger; he could see it in the way she was looking at him, though he thought that he saw something else there as well. She had a strong gaze, and he smiled softly, knowing that he had made a powerful ally here. "That sounds like a plan, milady," he agreed. "Once business has been attended to, shall we meet again out here?"<br><br>He had other places in mind in which he might want to meet her as well, but in the mean time it was better to keep the larger and more intelligent head in charge of things. The other one was relatively easy to satisfy in comparison, and that could be handled any time....<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">His eyes held a different kind of light now, and she noticed that his demeanor toward her hand changed slightly. Her arms uncoiled from her stomach and fell to her sides softly. She stepped up to him, closing the distance between them to mere inches. She smiled a dark and lazy smile while her eyes slipped up and over the features of his face.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">"Indeed, this is where you shall find me. One of my hungers shall be...deeply satisfied..." She left the rest of the sentence hang in mid air and slipped past him her lithe body moving so that she did not touch him in anyway. She knew that he would most likely find a shadow and simply meld away so she stepped up quickly to the door. It opened with a flick of her wrist and she called her sweet little pet still a bit shaken from the earlier violence. The woman slipped into Ursula's arms and shuddered a breath...</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">"There there child...shall I take away the fear the and the pain for you?" The woman nodded a reply and Ursula moved the girl so that her back folded into the vampire's front. She allowed her chilled hand to move down the womans shapely neck and pull away a few of the stray hairs. And then...the beautiful woman slipped into something more feral and beast like. Her face went cold as she took in the womans scent, her eyes widened and her pupils shifted and spun from the dark of night to a bright and burning crimson. Her lips pulled back into a snarl and the top incisors lengthened. In a flash those long sharp fangs were buried in the womans neck, she made not a sound as she fed, but those burning eyes closed as she sated her need.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">The woman in her arms writhed and moaned as if caught within the throes of passion with a lover. Her sweet warm body grew quieter and quieter as Ursula drank of her life giving liquid. In only moments Ursula pulled away and caught the drop of blood before it slid down her lower lip. The eyes of the woman in her arms opened and she looked up at Ursula with drunken gaze. She reached up and touched the vampires face gently smiling as she placed a kiss upon her flawless cheek.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: verdana;" class="bbc_font">"Thank you, mistress." Ursula licked at her lips and nodded softly releasing the woman but did not open her eyes. The woman stumbled away and Ursula smiled hearing the door close again. Her eyes then opened and they still shined the same bright and burning crimson hue, but it was much more intense now; actually casting light down upon her cheeks. She smiled deeply and ran her tongue along her incisors feeling them shrink back inside. She then stepped back and allowed her form to lean against the railing sighing deeply and contentedly...</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>28-06-2010, 17:05:01</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3196615#msg3196615">Quote from: Ryuka Tana on 24-06-2010, 05:56:23</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Her touch remained cold, but not in and uncomfortable way. She felt almost like chilled silk, not that one was likely to feel that very often.<br><br>Her eyes scanned the crowd, catching Kineas and Modred, as well as the horned man and a beautiful woman whom he seemed to be talking at, rather than to; but Vesryn was not interested in involving herself with those who were scheming.<br><br>"I don't know, everyone here seems to be very wrapped up in the ball, or sneaking behind everyone's backs..." She frowned a bit. She didn't like the idea that there were people scheming to ruin everyone's fun, and she knew there was a good chance she would be drawn into a fight, in time.<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She smiled looking around at the people within the vicinity.&nbsp; As her eyes moved over each and every couple or lone figure she could not help but smile. All of those people brought here by the lure of this place...this story.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"Indeed they do. Hmm, perhaps we should just go explore? I have not been up the stairs yet, or really any place beside the ball room and the hall where the food was being served. I should like to see some of the rest of the house, if you are up for it." She smiled a deep smile and moved her hand to the mask. It seemed to be a little silly to still be wearing it and she lifted it from her eyes.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Her face was beautiful in that elven way, long and lean curved just so. She lowered the mask then and pulled her hand from her friends in order to fluff and straighten her long, light hair.&nbsp; Her eyes moved to her companion and she took in a deep breath.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"What say you? Up for a little stroll?"</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>28-06-2010, 23:37:23</strong>
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				"She is more for the walks through the forest," <em>he</em> smiled back to her. His body readjusted to the warmth as he changed forms, and he tucked the extra cloth used to cover <em>her</em> chest, back into the ruffled neckline of his cloak. As she pulled off her mask, he decided to pull down the cloth he wore over his mouth (which he had already done before to eat, among other things).<br><br>Getting a good glimpse of his face, it was noticeable he had small fangs and rather sharp features. He smiled, which made him look more mischievous, especially with those little fangs.<br><br>"However, I do love a good stroll, especially in such a festive place. I love it more with a beautiful woman by my side."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Calie</strong> on <strong>01-07-2010, 14:54:51</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">She smiled gently at his words and even blushed a bit.&nbsp; She took a moment before they started off to look at his face. Those little fangs added something that was quirky and a little dangerous. She leaned into him softly and allowed her hand to slip into his. With her mask still in hand she was content as their steps carried them toward the stairs. She pulled up the hem of her dress and began to ascend them gently.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">"I wonder what we shall find? I am sure there are bedrooms and such, but I wonder if there are secrets?" She squeezed his hand softly and her other hand slid along the thick wooden railing, curling around it in a rather suggestive manner.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ManyMindsManyVoices</strong> on <strong>01-07-2010, 21:51:06</strong>
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				"Hmm... I imagine there are all kinds of secrets to this place..." He smiled at her impishly.<br><br>He loved to explore, especially if there was a chance that there would be mischief to be made. Not to mention, having a beautiful elf to spend his time with, he started to wonder if he had been brought here for a reason.<br><br>"Calie, how did you get here?" She had not mentioned how she had come to arrive at this place, and he hadn't really thought about it until now.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Eternal Dance of the Frozen World IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LittleNekodemon</strong> on <strong>02-07-2010, 19:06:06</strong>
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				Shaking off her wet wings, Orina put on her mask and stepped into the party. Once&nbsp; her soft pale skin was covered all but her lips, she then started to look around the room and wonder what she was doing here. She had just finished a job when she walked into a mortal shop because of the mask and then a door appear for her to come here. Sighing at this place and then went to get a drink at the table. <br>
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