[Scion] The Unfinished Saga
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				Title: <strong>[Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-03-2011, 19:45:51</strong>
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				The world is a strange place. Everyone knows that, and jokes about it. Most don't know just how strange a place it is, with the things that lurk just past the corner of the eye, and in the cracks in reality. Not everyone knows the things you do, and probably few could handle knowing the truth of the world. There are times you likely feel that ignorance might have been bliss after all, but for the children of the Gods, ignorance is a luxury you can't afford, and the horrible thing that would eventualy show up to bite your face off wouldn't care that you didn't think it should exist.<br><br>Fate, for whatever reason, tends to pull the children of the Gods together, to put them into a place where they can form sacred bands, like the heros of old. Whether they choose to do so or not, their own legends can build by their deeds, and even the great heros of yore had to start their journeys somewhere.<br><br>Each of you have received a message ... it might have come through a dream, a visit from a guide, or even a simple email ... asking for your presence at Lafitte's Blacksmith Bar, New Orleans. <br><br>Overhead, the moon is full, but the fog rolling along the streets lends a certain etherial quality to the whole situation. Tourists are few and far between tonight, the lights of the bar dance just ahead, and the strains of jazz floating in the air, growing louder as you approach.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>22-03-2011, 22:07:59</strong>
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				A tall figure strides though the streets, black leather jacket turned up against the night air. He's not a tourist, but he seems far from a native as well. Dressed in a black silk shirt and blue jeans, he pauses for a moment to consult a Google map printout. Oddly enough, he doesn't take off his wrap around sunglasses to do so. After a moment, he folds the map again and heads into the bar.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-03-2011, 00:45:17</strong>
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				The bar is dimly lit, perhaps to provide the best lighting to the woman on stage. She certainly seems to have the attention of the few people scattered across the room. The only one not watching her seems to be the doorman, who gives Paul the usual once over before admitting him. On stage, the woman starts to sing, her throaty tones matching well the red dress that clings to her coffee coloured frame.<br><br>"Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets<br>And little man, little Lola wants you<br>Make up your mind to have (make up your mind to have)<br>No regrets (no regrets)<br>Recline yourself, resign yourself, you're through"<br><br>The way she sings and moves, whoever she has her gaze on feels like the song is being sung for them and them alone.<br><br>(( Whatever Lola Wants- Sarah Vaughan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g5YNPzr8NM#) ))
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>24-03-2011, 04:31:18</strong>
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				Elsa runs her hand through her hair as she leans against the light post across the street from the bar. She was not sure what it was that she was supposed to do here at this place but if her sire had said to be here then she had no choice in the matter. <br><br>“Alright Pops I don't know what the deal is seeing as I was never given a package to deliver nor told to pick anything up but lets see what is going on.” &nbsp;she mumbles to herself as she walks across the street and heads toward the bar.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 00:28:53</strong>
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				The air inside in the bar is rich with the smell of blended tobacco, and the aromas rising from numerous bottles of alcohol behind the bar. It takes a few moments those inside to realise that at least part of that aroma, rum and tobacco, smells .. <em>different</em> .. to the mundane smells from the rest of the room. Focusing on it, a drumbeat weaves through the music and into your perception as well.<br><br>On stage the woman is coming to the end of her song. As she finishes, the musicians move smoothly into their next set, while she heads for the bar. The spell of her singing broken, the barman seems to notice his latest customers and moves over, wiping his hands on a cloth tucked into his belt.<br><br>"What'll it be? We got the best food and drink in town."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 21:50:50</strong>
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				Paul smiles, taking off his sunglasses (He knows that mortals deal with him better when they can see his eyes.) "I'll have a hefeweizen and some Buffalo wings, please."<br><br>Having ordered, he nods towards the lady just coming from her set. "Who is she? She's incredible."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 01:48:41</strong>
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				"She's quite something, ain't she?" said the barman, smiling as he fetched the drink, and tapped the remainder of the order into the little pad he had tucked into a pocket of his apron. "Her name's Marie Laroche. I've told her she ought to try and make it big, with talent like hers she'd go all the way to the top. Says it's not her thing though, she likes doing what she's doing."<br><br>He looked around the bar before replying. "Usually when she's singing, you can't move in this place. Course, this ain't her regular night. The band I had book for tonight cancelled on me an hour ago, and luckily enough she was in, offered to step up. I guess once word gets round that she's here there'll be the usual flood."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 19:09:28</strong>
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				“That's putting it mildly. I haven't heard such a sultry voice since Marilyn Monroe.” Elsa replies to the bartender as she takes a seat. <br><br>Realizing that she still hadn't ordered she thinks for a moment on what she would like. “You know what give me the same thing he's having as it sounds rather good.” she says as she flips a thumb over toward Paul.<br><br>Having ordered she turned back to look over at the singer. She wasn't sure what it was about her but something made the hairs on the back of her neck stand up and the slight scent she was picking up from the air gave her a definite feeling that there was at least two other scions in the bar though she was not sure of where exactly they were located.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 22:10:02</strong>
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				Paul smiles, while raising a mental eyebrow. "Lucky indeed."<br><br>He turns to Elsa, and raises his glass to her. While most scions can sense when there's another Child of the Gods around, he's managed to attune to his divine ichor a bit closer. It's not perfect, but at this close a range, he could tell that Elsa was a scion. "Well met. It's rather rare to find an attractive woman who actually likes beer."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-03-2011, 22:20:16</strong>
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				"Coming right .. up." replied the bartender, tapping at his pad. "Uh, one sec, slight technical problem here." He sets the beer up on the counter, taps his pad again, frowns and looks up. "Sorry. Back in a second."<br><br>Wiping his hands on his apron he disappears through a door marked "Staff only."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>30-03-2011, 05:14:14</strong>
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				Elsa lets out a small chuckle as she picks up her bottle. “Well I wouldn't say I am a fan of beer to be honest. To tell the truth I rarely ever touch the stuff or any alcohol for that matter. It tends to dull the senses and that could be very painful experience in my profession.” &nbsp;<br><br>She then takes a sip of the beer before setting the bottle down. “And I am sure you use that line on every girl you meet at a bar but I appreciate the gesture.” &nbsp;she says as she gives him a playful wink.<br><br>“Oh by the way I'm Elsa and its a pleasure to meet you.” &nbsp;she says as she gives him a slight wave of her hand.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>30-03-2011, 20:12:37</strong>
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				"Paul. And I only use that line when it's true."<br><br>He takes another sip, setting his bottle down, and glances around to make sure that they aren't overheard. "And, if I may be so bold, what business are you in? If I had to guess, you're Aesir, probably Thor, from the hair." He smiles and extends his hand, "Scion of Hermes. I can tell."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>30-03-2011, 20:32:56</strong>
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				Elsa takes the offered hand and gives it a small shake before releasing it. “My you are good but only partially right. Yea Thor is my pops but I am actually a professional skateboarder. The other business is just what the family wants me to to which I have no problem with as long as I can continue to do my thing.”<br><br>She then takes another sip of her beer before continuing. “So any idea why we are here. Usually I work as a courier for the family delivering or picking up whatever they needed but this is the first time I was told to be somewhere and not deliver or pick up anything whatsoever.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>30-03-2011, 21:05:04</strong>
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				Paul laughs. "Not really that good. The Aesir is relatively easy to figure out, especially with Thor's red hair shining though. The pantheon I really have trouble figuring out is the Amatsukami. No offense intended towards them, but I grew up in a Western culture, and I tend to miss the subtle differences between them."<br><br>At her next statement, he shakes his head. "Nope. Dad just sent me an email, asking me to be here, tonight."<br><br>He sighs, and glances around. "I guess that something big is going down here, especially since at least two pantheons are concerned about it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>31-03-2011, 21:34:12</strong>
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				“Yea I guess being a red headed amazon is sort of a dead giveaway of who my parentage could be.” &nbsp;Elsa replies as she gives a slight chuckle. “Of course if what I've been told is true I apparently take after the Giants blood that run in the family more than anything else. Though I am not as tall as most of them it seems that I am still growing even though I am already in my twenties. By the time I am finished I could easily reach 7+ feet in my normal height.”<br><br>When he made mention that something big must be up to have two pantheons involved Elsa gives a slight shake of her head. “Actually there is a third here as well. Their scent is very subtle probably do to the fact that it matches the smells already around here but I have picked it up . I am just not sure where it is coming from but if I had to take a guess I'd say from the way the singer was able to enrapture the crowd the way she did I say she is the most likely candidate.” &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>31-03-2011, 22:35:46</strong>
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				Paul smiles playfully, and lightly touches the rune at Elsa's throat. "That, and the Futhark is a dead giveaway."<br><br>He grows serious. "I agree. Since she blends in so well, I'm going to guess Loa." He glances around, taking in the positions of the various guests, noticing if anyone is 'out of place' from when he first entered. "At any rate, I'm glad that there's someone else here to watch my back." He flashes her a large smile. "That is, if you're willing to watch my back, while I watch yours."<br><br>((Rules: Roll Result: Lanzlo rolled: 5d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: Perception + Awareness<br>Result: 7, 7, 4, 3, 2,<br>For: 1, 1, 0, 0, 0,<br>Total: 3))
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>01-04-2011, 01:56:05</strong>
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				“Oh yea I sometimes forget about that seeing as I've worn it for so long.” &nbsp;Elsa says as she blushes slightly upon being reminded of the rune upon her neck. <br><br>“Well it wouldn't be to surprising that they would be Loa considering we are in Orleans.” &nbsp;she replies as she returns back to the conversation at hand. “And don't worry I'll have your back if things get rough.”<br><br>Picking up her beer she takes another sip of it before continuing. “By the way is it me or is the bartender taking a little to long getting back here.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>01-04-2011, 22:53:38</strong>
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				As if in response to her summons, the door swings open again and the bartender returns. "Sorry about that folks." he says by way of apology. "I swear, it's just one of those days, you know?"<br><br>He gives his head a shake before continuing. "Food'll be a few minutes, so if the two of you want to grab a table, or two, I'll bring it right over when it's ready."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-04-2011, 19:06:33</strong>
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				The bartender moves off to take care of another patron, leaving the two of you alone. A few moments later, an older man sits down in the next seat up.<br><br>(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d4/Samuelljackson_450x557-150x150.jpg)<br><br>"Hope I'm not disappointing you folks, but it's not her you're looking for, it's me." he says, his accent thick and very local. "She just is that damn talented." He gives the brim of his cap a tug, and smiles at the pair of you. "Not to mention very easy on the eyes too. Now, what say we maybe move ourselves over to one of the tables, and we talk a little bit freer."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>writersmelody</strong> on <strong>09-04-2011, 05:55:57</strong>
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				It had taken Zaniyah a little longer than she'd thought to find the place. The young woman muttered something in Nahuatl under her breath. Judging by the expression on her face, it probably wasn't anything anyone wanted to hear. When she stepped into the bar though, her face was perfectly composed. <br><br>A jacket concealed her tattoos. Under it she wore a T-shirt with the logo of the college she was still technically enrolled in, even if she had taken a bit of a hiatus from her studies given recent events. Dark blue jeans and a well-worn pair of tennis shoes completed the look. A pair of simple rhinestone studs adorned her ears and she wore a necklace that Heather had given her on their first anniversary.<br><br>Her nose twitched. There were a lot of other smells in the air but some of them she recognized. Tlaloc had given her a crash course in certain things, including the various scents attached to other pantheons. Was it a coincidence? She doubted it. <br><br>Zaniyah glanced around. There were quite a few people there. <em>Maybe I could just wander around until I find the source of the scents... and then what?</em> Her dad hadn't given her any idea of what to expect when she arrived at the appointed place at the appointed time. Once again she muttered something in Nahuatl, this time about her father. And it definitely wasn't complimentary. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-04-2011, 18:27:22</strong>
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				Though there were a reasonable number of people, the bar wasn't that full, or at least no where near capacity. With her more than human abilities, it doesn't take her too long to figure out the scents are strongest from a trio at the bar. As her eyes meet those of the oldest of the trio, he raises his glass to her, giving a nod and a smile.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>10-04-2011, 22:15:58</strong>
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				Paul grabs his beer, just in time to see their host greet someone who just walked in. He smiles and, smelling the scent of the Divine in her, motions her over to one of the empty booths.<br><br>"Looks like our Band is growing."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>12-04-2011, 19:56:30</strong>
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				Currently between assignments, Persephone Comnena has no earthly reason not to follow up on the invitation presented to her so mysteriously, and so she comes down to the Big Easy a few days early with some extra business cards and a few copies of her resume and makes a bit of business tourism out of the affair.<br><br>This also means she's running a few minutes late, since she got a call at the last minute from a prospective employer, but as things turn out she's not what they need (and she doesn't really care to go looking for oil deposits out in the Gulf of Mexico right now, regardless of the pay).<br><br>After that, though...<br><br>She enters, hair pulled back into a tight French braid, a severe charcoal-grey skirt-suit and pearl colored blouse, briefcase in hand, and scans the room carefully, seeking any hint of her mysterious new friend and the business that might have called her from her beloved rocks.&nbsp; Seeing nothing immediately (and not expecting otherwise) she approaches the bar and orders a White Russian.<br><br>(She suppresses a momentary pang of regret that she did not have time for a good game of chess earlier, nor for a conversation with her closest male friend about tonight's affair.&nbsp; Fate's Heavy Hand shall find her soon enough, she knows.&nbsp; It always does.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>13-04-2011, 20:00:26</strong>
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				“Yea seems like they are pulling out everyone from just about everywhere it seems.” &nbsp;Elsa replies in response to Paul as she grabs her own beer and follows him toward the booth. “So what do you think could be going down that could pull so many different pantheons together in one place.” &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-04-2011, 20:47:45</strong>
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				"Oh, that's easy." replies your host. "Enlightened self interest. Name's Jean Baptiste, by the way. I'm a local boy, as I'm sure you figured out." he adds as he settles into the booth, waving at the newcomers to join you.<br><br>"You see .. well, I'm presuming you know more or less how things stand right now. Most of the big action isn't happening round here, but there's still enough small stuff going on to keep us busy. Occasionally them upstairs manage to exchange a little information stuff that goes beyond their own areas of interest. One interesting little titbit was that there seem to be a number of seers and such like, well, vanishing. Now, we don't know if they're being killed, turned, or just disappearing, but they do help provide early warning for the likes of ourselves, and small problems can turn into big ones if they're not caught in time."<br><br>He gave a small shrug. "Maybe it's something, maybe it's not, but it raised enough eyebrows that it was decided it ought to be looked into, and well, here you are."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>17-04-2011, 17:10:38</strong>
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				Elsa takes a sip of her beer as she listens to Jean explains why they have been brought her. Finishing off the last of her beer she gives a small sigh as she looks over at him. “Well I can see how that can be a problem. The seers act like the gods early warning system if a bit cryptic at times. Without them things will be a whole lot tougher than they are now and it would be even worse if they are being turned.” &nbsp;<br><br>Twirling the empty bottle on the table she thinks for a moment before speaking again. “So I take it that you have a good place for us to start searching or do we have to go in blind on this one.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-04-2011, 23:00:34</strong>
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				"I might have an idea or two." he replies, taking a sip of his own drink. "The last couple that we were positively able to track, one went missing in Japan, in or near Aokigahara, the other was in the Black Forest region of Germany. Both of them just .. vanished, more or less about the same time. Either option is worth checking in to, but I can't tell you if one is a better choice than the other."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>25-04-2011, 18:30:40</strong>
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				“Well I my be biased here considering my heritage but&nbsp; I am thinking maybe we should start with the one that disappeared from Germany first especially considering the Black forest is supposed to be haunted and filled with monsters at least according to the folklore I've read on it.”&nbsp; Elsa says as she looks around at the others gathered at the booth.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>25-04-2011, 20:52:17</strong>
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				Paul smiles. "Well, that seems to be as good of a place to start as any." He looks up. "Excuse me, apparently one of my cousins just arrived."<br><br>He waves, trying to catch the attention of the newcomer and wave her over to the table.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-04-2011, 21:18:55</strong>
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				The old, familiar scent and sound of family hits Persephone almost first thing in the door, and her eye catches a man beckoning her.&nbsp; Smiling as though she's expecting to see him, she heads directly for the table as though this is planned and she knows precisely where she is going and to whom she will be speaking...a simple deception, meant for the normal folk in the bar.&nbsp; Coming closer, she catches other scents as well, and her gaze sweeps the others as she nears the table, memorizing them.<br><br>Taking an open seat, she sets her briefcase down.<br><br>"Well met," she smiles at Paul.&nbsp; "No doubt I've missed all the interesting banter, but I had a meeting go overtime.&nbsp; These things happen.&nbsp; So, appetizers before sales pitch, or is this strictly business?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-04-2011, 23:51:21</strong>
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				"No reason we can't be discussing business while enjoying some of the finer things." replies Jean. "Of course, if you go to light up a fine Cuban these days you get looks like you just trod in something the dog left behind, then tracked it all over the carpet." He gives a small, theatrical sigh. "At least a man can still enjoy a drink in relative peace."<br><br>He takes a sip before continuing. "As I was just explaining, we've been noticing a number of seers vanishing, and it seems something that ought to be worth looking in to before it really becomes a problem. The last two we have positive confirmation on were in Japan and Germany. Germany seems to be the current favourite for where to start. Not that I blame you," he adds. "Aokigahara is a weird place, and no mistake. Worlds second most popular suicide location, if I remember right."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>01-05-2011, 17:43:37</strong>
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				“Yea I've heard something about it being a popular place for suicides myself.” Elsa replies as she gives a slight nod. “I think it was on some ghost hunter show or something like that.”<br><br>Turning to the newcomer she gives a slight wave. “Hey there nice to meet you. If you want to order something then go right ahead just don't expect it to arrive anytime soon as I am still waiting on my wings.” &nbsp;She says with a playful smile. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>01-05-2011, 18:03:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If the service is that slow, I'll stick to my usual...assuming they have it."<br><br>Persephone flags down a waitress and orders more wings and a beer, then loosens her jacket and slips it over the back of her chair.<br><br>"This will be a globe-hopping exercise, then, and on family business.&nbsp; Good thing my calendar's clear."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>03-05-2011, 22:12:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Jean nodded at the comment. "Afraid so. We don't have a lot more to go on, but I've been directed to offer what help I can. I can arrange travel, if required, and if you have a need for anything ... special ... before you go, well, no promises, but I do what I can."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-05-2011, 22:37:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Germany."<br><br>The way Persephone pronounces the name, it might as well be a curse of some sort.&nbsp; She certainly doesn't sound thrilled to be heading that way.<br><br>"Well, at least the beer's good there...if you like lager.&nbsp; Please tell me we'll be in Bavaria and not, say, Prussia.&nbsp; Or Hesse."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>04-05-2011, 04:31:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Actually we will be heading to the Black forest area.” &nbsp;Elsa replies to Persephone as she waves over a waitress to order another beer.&nbsp; “Besides what is wrong with Germany I hear it is a rather nice place to visit though I've never been myself.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-05-2011, 04:42:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Nothing's wrong with the geography."&nbsp; Persephone makes a face.&nbsp; "Or even most of the people.&nbsp; But a few of them really have a way of hitting my buttons."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>04-05-2011, 04:53:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Yea well you will find that no matter where you go.” &nbsp;Elsa says with a shrug of her shoulders. “But the best way to handle that I found is to simply kill them with kindness. Nothing makes a snotty person pissed more than not treating the same way.”&nbsp; &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-05-2011, 04:58:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Point taken, for what it's worth."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>04-05-2011, 22:56:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If nothing else, we can play 'scary clueless American tourists' and get them so disgusted at us they walk away. That's usually fun to see how quick you can get them to walk away."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>05-05-2011, 01:16:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elsa lets out a light laugh at Paul's comment before replying in near perfect German. “Or better yet play the scary clueless Americans and the reply to them in German after the fact and really freak them out.” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>05-05-2011, 19:56:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul smiles, and replies in German himself. "More like wishing them a good day, in German, as they walk away in a huff."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-05-2011, 22:03:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So, you folks able to make your own travel arrangements, or do you need me to help?" Jean asked, taking another sip from his drink.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-05-2011, 22:37:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That will depend on how timely our arrival must be.&nbsp; I can always hop a flight, if need be."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>06-05-2011, 17:12:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I can have flights arranged for you inside a half hour. First class, naturally, if you want it." Jean replied. "Travel papers might need a bit more time, if anyone is lacking those. If you folks need anything special, now's the time to be saying so."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>08-05-2011, 19:20:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Travel papers are not a problem for me. I've had those every since I started skateboarding professionally. As for anything else I may need I'd would guess your basic hiking supplies as the black forest is a rather large area to cover and not all of it is reachable by vehicle.” &nbsp;Elsa replies with a shrug of her shoulders. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>09-05-2011, 08:22:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Same here. Papers are not an issue for me. I think I can get my bike over there as well, but as Elsa said, some areas might not be accessible by bike."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>13-05-2011, 00:04:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and made a note on a pad. "Hiking supplies, got it. Tents too? Or are you going for the backpacker look? Hiring a car over there might be the best idea." He paused, and looked around. "Someone knows how to drive, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>13-05-2011, 00:38:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Are we roughing it, then?&nbsp; I'll need a little extra time to get my kit together.&nbsp; Or, uhm, is this...going light?"&nbsp; Persephone almost pouted.&nbsp; "I doubt we need the GPR or the geo lab."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>18-05-2011, 05:23:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Well if you want to do a little studying of the rock formations then that is up to you to bring that kind of gear or not.” Elsa replies to Persephone with a slight shrug of her shoulder. “Though to be honest I am not sure if we will really have any time for that or not.”<br><br>She then turns back to Jean. “I would say we go for the full thing tents and all after all it's better to be prepared just in case. As for driving I never actually learned to do that to be honest. After all why drive a car when you've been gifted with a board that can travel just as fast.”&nbsp; &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>18-05-2011, 09:45:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul raises an eyebrow to Elsa, "Why? What about when you need to keep a low profile? Zooming around on a board that travels about as fast as a car kinda draws attention. I know the basics of driving, but I'm more focused with my bike."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>18-05-2011, 12:46:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Oh that's easy I just have someone else drive me or take public transportation. Besides you'd be amazed at how often people would cater to you when you are an up an coming star no matter what the medium.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Elsa replies to Paul with a playful grin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-05-2011, 16:35:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Baptiste looked up from where he'd been tapping away on his phone. "Alright, flights are sorted, and I have someone sourcing the camping supplies. Anything else you need? You should be able to get a car or van or something when you get over there easily enough. Lot's of rental places about."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-05-2011, 16:47:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Persephone frowned.<br><br>"We're going now? As in this instant?&nbsp; Or at least tonight?"&nbsp; She sighed and shrugged.&nbsp; "I'm hardly dressed for the occasion.&nbsp; Oh, well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-05-2011, 16:57:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shook his head. "Tomorrow afternoon is the earliest I can pull everything together without .. undue notice. No sense hanging a big sign round your necks before sending you off."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-05-2011, 17:05:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, okay."<br><br>She brightened considerably.<br><br>"In that case, where shall we meet you tomorrow?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>25-05-2011, 03:05:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Fluttering through the door in a whoosh of cool night air and practiced, athletic grace came a young brunette in jeans and a dark blue shirt.&nbsp; Her heels clicked down upon the floor as she stepped in, letting her eyes adjust to the more dimly lit bar.&nbsp; She didn't know what to expect, but then, she never did.&nbsp; It kept her on her toes, but in some strange way that she couldn't describe beyond the hint of a smile, it also made things fun.<br><br>She took in a deep breath, focusing out the various scents of perfume, stale alcohol and encrusted tobacco stink in order to focus on the ichor of a Scion.&nbsp; One by one, her eyes fluttered to some of the specific people of the bar, so far saying nothing but explaining with a look that she knew, just as she expected their knowledge as well.&nbsp; It was important to recognize her allies, though not nearly as important as recognizing her enemies before it was too late.<br><br>Her purse shook and swung a bit more heavily than one would expect as she strode her way up to the bar, producing a trio of faded single bills and letting them flutter down to one of the cleaner spots on the bar.&nbsp; "Surprise me," she said politely but impatiently.&nbsp; "Keep the change."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>26-05-2011, 20:53:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"OK, transportation should be easy to secure." He thoughtfully munches on one of his wings, "Perhaps meet at the airport?" He pauses a moment, making brief eye contact with the newcomer and smiling. He turns to Steph, "Looks like another cousin is here to help." He raises a hand and motions her over. "How easy would it be for you to arrange one more for us?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>26-05-2011, 23:04:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking the large mug of beer with her once it was delivered, she gave the man in shades a polite nod and sauntered her way over.&nbsp; Draining half of the large glass on her way over, she had never been one for the taste of beer, but fortunately for her, she didn't really taste it anymore.&nbsp; She did, however, appreciate its effects in helping her socialize.<br><br>"Sandra Nocturne," she said once she got close enough to be heard, letting her eyes work over those assembled.&nbsp; She fished out her pendant from inside her shirt to let the others see it, a crescent shape painstakingly and deliberately carved to mimic the moon with a number of potmarks and craters.&nbsp; The material from which the substance was made wasn't easily apparent, though one could guess.&nbsp; "Artemis."&nbsp; She gave a polite smile which lacked any true warmth or compassion.&nbsp; "The rest of you?"&nbsp; She tried her best to remember names, but people simply died much too often to be able to do so easily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-05-2011, 23:06:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not a problem at all." Baptiste replied, getting out his phone again. "Just give me two minutes."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>27-05-2011, 01:56:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Persephone eyes the new arrival and smiles.<br><br>"Well met, cousin," she says to Sandra, idly wondering if the woman shares her mother's well-known proclivities...and that thought was followed by another one, the nature of which brought a blush to the young geologist's cheeks.&nbsp; "Coming with us on our little European vacation?&nbsp; Too far north for the beaches, I'm afraid...this time, anyway.&nbsp; Maybe later."<br><br>Her eyes linger hopefully on the pendant for a moment.<br><br>"So, uhm...nice, uhm, moon rock.&nbsp; Genuine article?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-05-2011, 02:13:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Europe?"&nbsp; That answer surprised her, but it helped to at least hear a bit about what was going on.&nbsp; She was always eager to listen and to learn.&nbsp; It quickly occurred to her that a plane ride could prove its own complications, but she also realized that it wasn't anything she'd have trouble dealing with.&nbsp; "Interesting.&nbsp; What exactly is going on?"<br><br>She nodded at the question, "Of course," her smile buckling a little to show white teeth.&nbsp; Everyone else seemed a little more closed-lipped, but she'd be able to deal with that easily enough.&nbsp; If nothing else, she learned fast.&nbsp; The soft chain tinkled a moment before slipping back down her shirt for easy concealment.<br><br>Now she was wondering, though, whether the flood mentioned by the oracle had meant New Orleans, the place she was about to go now, or both.&nbsp; The rough part about prophecy was that it was never so simplistically easy to understand and accept.&nbsp; Still, she would get by.&nbsp; She always did, and certainly she had no false expectations about life being easy. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>27-05-2011, 04:23:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's more or less what I'm wondering, too, but since this appears to be an extended family affair..."<br><br>Persephone gestures to the others.<br><br>"Or should I say ecumenical?&nbsp; Anyway, it's big.&nbsp; Something about missing oracles."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 01:40:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So I didn't really miss much."&nbsp; She nodded.&nbsp; A couple days ago she had picked up the scent of some titanspawn and had diverted about an hour from the trail that she was apparently supposed to take according to destiny.&nbsp; It didn't bother her, but if destiny was playing on that sort of a timeframe, she supposed she could probably count herself lucky.&nbsp; Then again, it didn't really feel correct to attempt to bind destiny to any such sort of quick and easy rules.&nbsp; "I'm Sandra Nocturne, by the way, of Artemis.&nbsp; How about the rest of you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 01:56:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elsa mind was on other things that she missed Sandra's introduction the first time around and it wasn't till she repeated herself that she snap out of her thoughts. <br><br>“Oh I am sorry my mind was wandering.” she says with a slight smile. “My names Elsa and It's a pleasure to meet you.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 02:45:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hello, Elsa."&nbsp; She gave a soft nod, taking a seat upon one of the chairs and glancing around.&nbsp; "Any chance you can tell me much more about what's going on?"&nbsp; She doubted that Elsa would, but people who tended to slip off into their own thoughts also tended to be pretty smart, so she could hope.&nbsp; "Or even where we're headed?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 04:40:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Well from what we have learned so far is that there have been oracles disappearing from around the world.” &nbsp;Elsa says as she returns Sandra's nod. <br><br>“The last two seem that anyone was able to track with any reliability was in the Black Forest in Germany and the Aokigahara forest In Japan. So I suggested we check out the one in Germany and so that is apparently where we will be heading next just as soon as Jean can get our supplies ready.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 04:47:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Interesting..."&nbsp; She frowned, finishing off the last of her mug of beer and considering for a while.&nbsp; Her eyes drifted off to the left for a few moments, considering matters.&nbsp; "Wait...were either of those areas flooded recently?&nbsp; Japan almost certainly was, with their tsunami, right?&nbsp; What about Germany, and was that Aokigahara forest flooded specifically?"&nbsp; She realized after she'd spoken that she was rambling off questions much too quickly, but it hadn't really stopped her from doing so.&nbsp; "Curious that they're both forests as well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 05:25:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“I honestly don'[t know if the Black Forest had been flooded or not but I am pretty sure that Aokigahara has seen some flooding as a result of the earthquake and resulting Tsunami though how much I can't be sure.” Elsa replies with a shrug. “Though I have no idea what that has to do with the disappearance if anything to be honest.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 05:34:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"My friend Sybil told me to go to the area of the flood.&nbsp; It's why I came to New Orleans, but also. that seems to suggest Japan."&nbsp; She shrugged, a bit open with the information at this point in time but also realizing that someone had to make the first move.&nbsp; "However, I'm also willing to go to Germany if that's the group's decision.&nbsp; I just feel I have to be honest and put what cards I can on the table at this point.&nbsp; I'm sure we'll have enough chance to feel each other out for strengths and weaknesses once we're there."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 08:35:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The man who originally motioned her over shrugged, "Or it could have been for you to come here to New Orleans, and hook up with our little band." He smiles, offering a hand. "Paul Alexoudas. Hermes." He pulls his hand back, and presents her with... the ring she was just wearing. "Banking on his thief aspect."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-05-2011, 08:54:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She smiled as she accepted the hand to shake.&nbsp; "It could be.&nbsp; Prophecies always give me a hard time like that, just how far they go.&nbsp; Nice to meet you."&nbsp; It made her feel a little more accepted that someone was willing to share their aspects as well, or at least, that she hadn't just humiliated herself or made herself seem a complete novice.<br><br>"I tend to follow more of the huntress aspect, which means that I can get along really well in a forest, and I may even be able to track down the oracle if we have any idea where she used to be."&nbsp; Once he showed her the ring, she frowned but slipped it back on.&nbsp; It wasn't magical and likely didn't have any real significance beyond to her, but that was enough.&nbsp; She realized that he'd only been showing off, explaining his capabilities, and after a breath she calmed herself down...but not before putting the ring in her pocket.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 21:32:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Don't feel bad prophecies always confuse me as well.” &nbsp;Elsa says as she gives a nonchalant shrug. “But then my family is so wrapped up in this whole prophecies thing that I tend not to pay attention most of the time. After all the way I see it if fate deems me to be somewhere then I will end up there whether I want to or not so might as well enjoy the ride you know.” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 21:37:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're lucky."&nbsp; Sandra nodded.&nbsp; "Prophecies always tend to bite me on the tush if they think I'm not paying close enough attention.&nbsp; Still, it only takes one lucky person to carry the group, so I'm glad you're along to help."&nbsp; The corners of her lip fought to attempt a faint smile even amidst her worry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 21:41:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elsa gives a slight chuckle as she shakes her head. “I never said that they never bite me in the ass if I didn't pay attention to them. I merely stated that I simply enjoy the ride where ever it may take me whether it's good or bad."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 21:42:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ok, ticket booked." said Jean. "I also took the liberty of reserving some rooms at an exclusive little place I know, not too far from here, just in case you folks need somewhere to stay tonight. The Hotel Monteleone." He paused, giving them a small smile. "Don't you worry none about the stories of it being haunted. There ain't nothin nasty there."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-05-2011, 22:06:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra didn't really respond to the chuckle.&nbsp; She wanted to laugh about it, but it brought back one too many memories, times that she'd failed.&nbsp; She enjoyed the chase as much as anyone else, perhaps more as a huntress should, but it didn't make it any easier for the times that demanded perfection.&nbsp; What did make it easier, though, was how carefree Elsa seemed to be about it, at least from Sandra's perspective.&nbsp; Perhaps sometime she would have to take a shot at looking at things from that point of view.<br><br>She gave Jean a nod, "Thank you.&nbsp; Single rooms or are we pairing up?"&nbsp; Not being rich, she expected that everything would have to be two to a room, but sometimes she got surprised and she always appreciated the chance to lurk in the lap of luxury whenever she could steal the opportunity.&nbsp; Perhaps someday she would get the chance to rest to some serious degree, but she doubted it, not when the fire still burned in her veins to deal with the many problems of the world.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>30-05-2011, 21:31:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, that's a good question!&nbsp; Are we pairing up?&nbsp; If so, how?&nbsp; Drawing straws?"<br><br>Persephone giggles softly, having held back from the exchange of names out of distraction over the moon rock (or perhaps Sandra).&nbsp; She certainly doesn't make any effort to answer the question now that the matter has apparently been tabled by their host...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 02:25:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, I wasn't sure what you folks might want, so singles. I'm sure we can change that if anyone wants." he replied with a small smile. "It's entirely up to you folks."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 02:59:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, single would be great," she said with a faint sigh of relief.&nbsp; "Granted, not having to shack up in a tent in the outdoors is great no matter what, but having your own room is just one of life's little treasures."<br><br>After a few moments of glancing around, she looked over to Persephone.&nbsp; "Let me guess," she asked gently.&nbsp; "You got named by someone who forgot it's the 21st century and you're worried that people will make fun."&nbsp; She gave a faint but reassuring smile.&nbsp; "Not to worry.&nbsp; I knew a Longfellow once."&nbsp; Her memories only seemed faintly tarnished by the fact that it was the past tense; she'd apparently had some time to get over it.&nbsp; Her hand came up to her chin.&nbsp; "If you'd rather, I'll just make up a name for you rather than force you to carry something you don't like.&nbsp; Let's see..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 04:43:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Persephone.&nbsp; Seph to my friends.&nbsp; Doctor Comnena to just about everybody else."<br><br>Persephone rolls her eyes.<br><br>"Some days I think my name was Mom's way of trying to appease Father's other wife.&nbsp; Other days I think it was a sick joke, like dubbing some poor kid Herakles...never mind that Auntie kept trying to kill him.&nbsp; Family."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 04:55:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Persephone's a cute name.&nbsp; Not nearly as bad as Longfellow."&nbsp; She let her hand drop, a soft smile creeping over her features.&nbsp; "I prefer Seph, though.&nbsp; What do I have to do in order to earn the right to call you friend?"&nbsp; The question was actually asked seriously; either she had trouble with friendships or she had met some very strange people in her journeys.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 04:57:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Persephone smiled gently.<br><br>"How about we talk about that later?&nbsp; In, uhm, private?"<br><br>She blushed a little and raised her glass.<br><br>"And sober.&nbsp; 'Cause right now I am, and I don't want to be any more if this means we've got family business in the morning.&nbsp; Much as I hate the idea of an international hangover."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 05:03:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra cocked an eyebrow but simply nodded.&nbsp; "Very well, then..."&nbsp; She stood up, leaving her empty mug to be collected later.&nbsp; She had a very faint buzz from the alcohol, enough to help her be a little more social, but it just wasn't worth it to her to spend copious amounts of money on booze just to get enough in her system that it actually took to get her drunk anymore.&nbsp; "I don't recommend drinking too much, though, if we have ghosts that we're going to have to be dealing with."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 05:25:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For a moment Persephone looks torn: get to know the new cousin better, or stay and drink?&nbsp; Possible friend, definite buzz.&nbsp; What to do, what to do...<br><br>"Do you play chess?"<br><br>She smiles up at Sandra with a hopeful expression.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 05:32:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That caught her by surprise.&nbsp; She gave her best smile but was somewhat apologetic.&nbsp; "I know how to play," she replied, slightly nervous at the prospect.&nbsp; "I haven't read any books on the subject, though, and I can't say that I'm very good at it.&nbsp; You don't have to go easy on me, but I can't guarantee I'll put up much of a challenge."<br><br>Sandra wasn't much for the concept of sitting still for extended periods of time, focusing herself and waiting for the perfect moment.&nbsp; Everything about her, the way she moved with perfect grace and her easily excited but somewhat energetic nature suggested that she was more a woman of action.&nbsp; However, she also greatly valued intelligence, and considered herself at least reasonably smart.&nbsp; She was always happy to learn more.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 05:35:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"We could, ah, go somewhere quiet, meet everyone tomorrow...?"<br><br>Persepone smiles again, even more hopefully.<br><br>"I mean, we're going to Germany.&nbsp; Plenty of beer there, and jet lag plus hangover would be pretty dumb of me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 05:42:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If you like, sure."&nbsp; She grabbed a pen and a scrap of paper from her purse, scribbling out her cell phone number for the others just in case someone would need to get in touch with them.&nbsp; It was unlikely, but she knew better than to let herself be unprepared by any eventuality.&nbsp; She guessed that Persephone already knew her way around the city, but if nothing else, Sandra would just have to track down the others to be able to find her way back.<br><br>In some ways, it felt like a relief that they were going out into the country.&nbsp; Everything cost money here, there were far too many sights, sounds and smells to be able to pick up an easy trail, and it felt smothering.&nbsp; The idea of going somewhere a little more quiet certainly felt appealing.&nbsp; "Lead the way."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 05:59:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Waving shyly to the others, Persephone gets to her feet.<br><br>"Guess we'll meet at the terminal tomorrow, then.&nbsp; Nice meeting you all.&nbsp; Hope this doesn't turn out like that mess in Vegas last month."<br><br>She departs, casting another funny little smile at Sandra and flagging down a cab to carry them back to her hotel for the evening.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 06:03:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"See you tomorrow, everyone," she said with a wave, following along to the outside.&nbsp; As she saw Persephone waving down a cab, however, she frowned a bit in confusion.&nbsp; "I have my pickup truck here if you prefer...although I guess a cab can work fine as well."&nbsp; She followed in either way, not really having a preference, although she made sure at least to grab a suitcase if they ended up taking the taxi.&nbsp; There were several other things she wanted to bring on the plane ride, but hopefully there wouldn't be a huge rush in the morning.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 06:08:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh!&nbsp; Well, in that case, let's save the twenty bucks.&nbsp; I'll give you directions."<br><br>Persephone blushes.<br><br>"I, uhm...didn't drive, myself.&nbsp; I don't have a car.&nbsp; Not much point to one when I'm in the field half the time."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 06:17:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sure, that's fine."&nbsp; Sandra gave a nod and unlocked the doors, letting Persephone hop into the other side.&nbsp; "Granted that it's probably not going to save too much, given how insanely expensive gasoline is getting to be.&nbsp; I need to find out how I can get a car that never runs out of gas...or at the very least, find a titanspawn made out of gold who I can melt down afterwards."&nbsp; The other idea gave her a smile.<br><br>The inside of the vehicle definitely looked lived in.&nbsp; A grocery bag had been spread between the seats which substituted for a trash can, and it was going to have to be emptied soon, stuffed over with various food wrappers, disposable razors and a few other things.&nbsp; Hidden somewhat poorly amidst the debris of tents, emergency rations and the like, although more than well enough to fool a mortal inspector, was a Remington rifle.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 06:22:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You have a point.&nbsp; That's the nice thing about being in the field, though.&nbsp; Someone else is footing the bill for gas.&nbsp; Well, usually.&nbsp; So, uh..."<br><br>Persephone looks around at the truck's contents, nodding to herself.<br><br>"A working vehicle.&nbsp; Good.&nbsp; I can't stand urban cowboys.&nbsp; Give me an honest line-worker any day."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 06:29:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not that I wouldn't mind one of those amazing sports cars you sometimes see wandering about."&nbsp; She smiled a little at the prospect.&nbsp; "This will be my first project with someone else footing the bills, though.&nbsp; Usually I manage to find a few people and..."&nbsp; Something caught on Sandra's gaze and she went quiet.&nbsp; Obviously it wasn't a very happy memory, and in all likelihood it wasn't something that she really wanted to discuss at the moment.<br><br>"Are you any good in a fight?" she asked rather abruptly as what would appear to be a change of subject.&nbsp; "It's quite alright if you're not, it's just good to know in the event of something happening."&nbsp; She followed along at the directions given, heading towards the hotel.&nbsp; "Personally, I'm best with guns.&nbsp; I know how to use a compound bow, and those are good when you have to be absolutely silent, but they're just so big and clunky."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 06:52:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"In a fight?"&nbsp; Persephone almost squeaks in alarm.&nbsp; "I do okay, I guess, but I'd rather let someone else do that stuff.&nbsp; I'm not much for violence.&nbsp; Some Scion I am, huh?"<br><br>She turns to look out at the city with a soft sigh.<br><br>"It doesn't help that everybody expects me to be all goth and doom and gloomy 'cause of Dad.&nbsp; I mean, what, I can't be cheerful?&nbsp; Might's'well expect every son of Uncle Z to be a playa.&nbsp; Which, uhm, come to think of it...okay, that's a really bad example.&nbsp; Gimme a minute and I'll think of a better one."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-06-2011, 07:00:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't worry if you're not a fighter."&nbsp; Once a red light came, she glanced over to Persephone with a reassuring smile.&nbsp; "You're obviously smart, and that's just as important.&nbsp; I can try to teach you a few things if you want, but you shouldn't feel required to be someone that you aren't."<br><br>At the mention of an example, Sandra gave a soft smile.&nbsp; "The way everyone expects a child of Artemis to be a perpetual flirt with all the girls?&nbsp; Or how they get shocked when I try to be a little feminine?"&nbsp; A gentle chuckle escaped her lips as she shook her head.&nbsp; "I lost my chance to have Amazon followers because I see everyone as people and don't view men as just breeding stock.&nbsp; Granted, some guys out there are total jerks, but so are some girls..."&nbsp; She gave a faint sigh.<br><br>"The way I remember it, Hades didn't want to be the ruler of the Underworld.&nbsp; He just got unlucky in the draw, right?&nbsp; Zeus and Poseidon both got their choices, and..."&nbsp; She realized that she'd been rambling.&nbsp; Maybe it had been a little longer since she had any alcohol than she thought.&nbsp; She let her mouth close, blushing ever so gently.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>05-06-2011, 22:59:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				With the two others taking their leave, Paul turns to the others. "Well, anyone else need a ride? I've got my bike, so I can only take one of you, but I do have a spare helmet."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>07-06-2011, 06:00:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Sure I can use a ride.” &nbsp;Elsa replies in response to Paul as she stands. "Let me just grab my bag and we can head on over to the hotel.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>07-06-2011, 12:54:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The following morning dawned bright and clear, and the next few hours were a whirlwind of hurry up and wait, the inevitable last minute checks of everything you wanted to bring, the rush to the airport itself, followed by the waiting around for hours for the flight itself. Perhaps slightly surprisingly, you find yourself in business class, rather than the economy one, so the food and comfort is a bit better.<br><br>The lights on the plane dim as it passes into the night that creeps around the world, the more seasoned business travellers attempting to sleep and get their body clocks matched with their expected arrival zone. You touch down hours later to late morning in Germany, collect your belongings and head out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>07-06-2011, 15:41:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra had taken the head security guard aside at the airport, wrapped her arm around his shoulder and whispered something.&nbsp; As a result, the team had not been searched for weapons or any sort of contraband items.<br><br>Once down at the airport, she accepted her suitcase, following along with the group and listening carefully to find out what the plan was.&nbsp; She wasn't used to working with so large of a group, especially not with someone footing all the bills.&nbsp; "I'd like to suggest we pick up a rental vehicle," she said.&nbsp; "Until we know our way around, it would probably help to stick together and all that.&nbsp; Also, if people want to give over an article of clothing, preferably something worn close to the skin, I'll hang onto it just in case that person is kidnapped and needs to be tracked down."&nbsp; She knew kidnappings were rare, but it was a degree of hope as preferable to the alternative of simply being slaughtered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>09-06-2011, 22:33:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The arrivals hall was fairly busy, with small kiosk desks along the wall opposite the gate that you passed through, into the public section of the hall. Friends and families were doing the usual meet and greet, small children were running round, and the loudspeakers made routine announcements in several languages. About 50 meters to your left were the car rental desks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>09-06-2011, 23:21:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul walks through the terminal, already adopting the air of a seasoned traveler. Still wearing his gloves, he takes out the folded Google Map printout he's carried since New Orleans, nods, and puts it back.<br><br>"All right, ladies. Let's get our car, and head out." He flashes a huge smile, and heads to the rental desk, removing his glasses first.<br><br>"Good day," he says to the clerk, in German. (Language Mastery boon) "I believe we have a car waiting for us?" He hands over the relavant papers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>10-06-2011, 19:12:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra followed along, glancing about and attempting to adjust to the new country as best she could.&nbsp; She'd heard a few German phrases in her life, but not nearly enough to be able to cope or adjust very easily.&nbsp; Thankfully, Paul knew what he was doing, which gave her some relief.&nbsp; She hoped that they had a pickup coming, although it would be possible to get everyone crowded into one little sedan.<br><br>She knew how to drive and was willing to give it a shot, even if she wasn't used to the left side of the road driving that she'd heard about in Europe.&nbsp; Forests would be the same as any other forest, however, and once they were well out into the wilderness, it would truly be her domain.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>11-06-2011, 16:01:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For her part, Seph does her best to keep up without looking too overwhelmed by jet lag and transition...and does fairly well, but seems quite relieved to let Paul do the talking for now.<br><br>"At least this'll be cooler and wetter than my last working vacation," she quips to Sandra while they wait for their conveyance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>16-06-2011, 03:28:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(http://www.colemanecars.com/i//DSC02618.JPG)</div><br>Sandra went out into the parking lot, checking over the various available vehicles.&nbsp; One in particular seemed to catch her eye, a dark green van which looked like it would blend in perfectly in the forest if problems arose and a pinch would require it.&nbsp; She walked her way around the vehicle, thoughtfully considering everything she knew about vans...which wasn't very much.&nbsp; She gave the tires a kick with her boot like they did in the movies, which didn't really seem to do anything.&nbsp; Still, a hunch was a hunch, and she wouldn't let it go easily.<br><br>"This one," she finally said, walking back to the others.&nbsp; "Paul, would you mind asking if we can get that particular van?&nbsp; I have a good feeling."&nbsp; She knew from experience that sometimes a hunch was the only thin line between living and dying.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-06-2011, 18:20:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course, sir." replied the clerk, taking the papers and beginning to tap details into the computer. "This will take me just a few minutes. Please feel free to look around while I process them, and if you have any questions or requests, I will be happy to help you with them."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>25-06-2011, 22:43:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Doing business deals was always something that made him have to travel. In this case he had to travel to Germany. This time the plane was commercial and he was in first class. Luckily, unlike some of the other times, the plane was relatively safe with him not having to worry about defending it like had occurred a few other times he had flown internationally. When he felt the plane rocked as it touched upon the ground, he let out a sigh of relief. Being on the ground made him feel good. Ken was not the type to ever feel safe when he was in the air.<br><br>The airplane taxed its way down the runway, getting over to the terminal. All Ken was thinking about was getting off the plane, picking up his briefcase and heading on his way to the hotel. But as he got closer to the terminal, there was this sense that there was something close by. It was not just one thing either there was more than a few of them. Ken's eyes opened wide as he tried to figure out what this meant, but he had learned long ago that it was best not to question things like this. He touched the bead that was around his neck. There was a surge of energy that went from the bead into his hand as he felt deeply connected to his mother at that moment.<br><br>He was not going to let her down. If this was his fate to meet these other people with the blood of immortals running through their veins then it was time for him to do it. The moment the doors of the plane had opened, Ken was making his way to baggage claim. He made it through customs very quickly, saying that he was there on business. Technically he was there on business though it was not the type of business that he was originally there on. He was going to be doing some divine business it seemed.<br><br>Having no bags meant he got through all of the security procedures very easily. All that was left was to wait at baggage claim, collect his things, and head out to see the other divine beings. That was exactly what he did. He retrieved his carrying bag, briefcase, and package from baggage claim. He slung the the bag over his should and carried the package over to a parcel service. The weapons were still going to get to their client. And he was going to keep his own personal weapons.<br><br>With just his briefcase and a carrying bag slung over his back, he walked outside to a car rental service. This is where he felt them all to be. He saw a girl there, checking out a van. his eyes scanned her for a moment before he spoke. "Hello."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>25-06-2011, 23:08:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra had started to wander back over towards the others when the sudden scent of cherry blossoms caught her nostrils.&nbsp; Quickly enough realizing that it wasn't the proper season, it didn't take much for her eyes to glance about, recognizing the newcomer who was already looking over towards them.&nbsp; She offered a smile in return, diverting her attention and her step to reach him.&nbsp; <br><br>"Sandra Nocturne," she said, offering a polite hand.&nbsp; "Artemis.&nbsp; Good to see another ally.&nbsp; How much do you know so far?"&nbsp; Her demeanor was cool and casual, somewhat aloof from a lot of experience of meeting new people and quickly making acquaintances.&nbsp; She seemed rather jaded to the experience, as if she's had to meet so many new Scions that the experience had lost any novelty to her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>25-06-2011, 23:50:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hello, Ms. Nocturne. I am Ken Toyotama. And as of this moment, I do not know anything about why I was summoned here." He was always the type to be respectful. It had to do with being raised in Japan. He had been raised with good manners from a young age with a family that was more than blessed to have him. ken was still good to his adopted family even though he knew his true heritage. For even though Amaterasu was his mother, he knew that the woman who had raised him had been the one to have some say in how he turned out.<br><br>He looked at the van that they were going to be riding in or so it seemed to be going that way. It was a sturdy vehicle but they were going to need to give it some fortifications at some point if they were going to be using it for transport. Though not many people would care about it, Ken always believed that enemies were prone to come at any time. So he was always on the defensive.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>26-06-2011, 08:25:13</strong>
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				She gave a soft and polite smile.&nbsp; "Sandra is fine, Mr. Toyotama."&nbsp; She didn't have any of the natural graces and respectful etiquette features common to high breeding, but she still tried her best, in her own way to be sociable.&nbsp; One of the little things she'd picked up was to fold her hands together and give a bow, an act far too polished and practiced for it not to have been taught to her by someone else.&nbsp; <br><br>"As far as the reason, all I know so far is that a number of the oracles have gone missing, both in the Black Forest here in Germany, as well as the Aokigahara Forest in Japan."&nbsp; Her pronunciation of the name was flawless, if a little bit slowed down to ensure perfection.&nbsp; "We just ended up choosing Germany first.&nbsp; Would it be rude of me to ask your lineage, or...?" she added curiously.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>26-06-2011, 10:49:12</strong>
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				His bow in response to Sandra's was not all too deep but it was still present since he had respect for her, much more than he would have some random acquaintance. As his eyes came up, they looked deep into hers to see if she was truly a good person, and from what he could tell she was. He smiled at her pronunciation of the other name of the Jukai. He was wondering why would oracles in two black forests disappear with one of the forests being the number one place in the world to commit suicide. Ken did not know anything about the Black Forest here in Germany but he was not going to unknowledgeable for long.<br><br>"Interesting, and since I am here I do not mind that you all chose Germany first for it will be a new experience for me as well as a challenge." he paused for a moment as he looked towards the sky, the heat o the Sun on his back. He did not look at the Sun directly but he was looking in the general direction of it so that she was going to at least have a hint of what he was going to see. "My mother is Amaterasu, the Goddess of the Sun." Ken gave his mother the honor of having her title especially in this context.<br><br>He saw that the rest of the group was there as well and felt that it would be good of him to introduce himself to them, he looked to each one of them and gave them a bow. "I would like to get to know all of you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>26-06-2011, 11:18:12</strong>
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				Sandra guided him over.&nbsp; "Well, as far as me..."&nbsp; She thought for a bit.&nbsp; Explaining herself wasn't one of her fortes.&nbsp; "I tend to be more at home out in the country than the city.&nbsp; I'm fantastic for wilderness so I'll definitely be able to handle things in that regard, and I know how to drive a stick if need be.&nbsp; I'm also an excellent shot with a gun.&nbsp; If you're not very good with weapons, that's fine, but you'll probably want to let me know now so that I can keep them off of you."<br><br>She thought for a bit, never very good in introducing herself or explaining her talents.&nbsp; "I also know a Sybil.&nbsp; If we need help, clues for someone to call and all that, it's an option."&nbsp; She decided it was probably best to just let everyone introduce themselves rather than try to do it for them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>27-06-2011, 06:47:18</strong>
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				An olive skinned man strode out towards the van that they just rented, presumably followed by the rest of the Band. "Ah, Sandra, there you are." He smiles slightly as the hint of cherry blossoms hits his nose. Seeing as how the only source of the scent could be Ken, he turns to him and bows. As opposed to Sandra's crisp and polished bow, his seems more natural, almost like he was a frequent world traveler.<br><br>"Good day. If you're here, I resume that one of your parents has an interest in our little outing. Paul Alexoudas, Hermes."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>28-06-2011, 03:39:08</strong>
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				“It is&nbsp; a pleasure to meet you Toyotama-san.” Elsa says as she politely bows at the new arrival. Though her bow was natural it was obvious that her Japanese was still needed some work. <br><br>Raising from the bow she continues in English. “Please forgive me for my faux pas of the pronunciation but Japanese has always giving me trouble due to the fact that my family had concentrated more on the Germanic languages.” &nbsp;she says with an embarrassed smile. <br><br>“Oh yea my names Elsa daughter of Thor by the way .” &nbsp;she adds as she walks over to the van that the others had chosen. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>28-06-2011, 04:28:22</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">What had started out as a tour through of Europe with the next stop in Paris turned into a detour of the plane to land in Germany, a strange sensation deep in Ophelia's (http://blog.neqo.org/images/Photos/2006/03/AdrianaLima231.jpg) gut starting up the moment the plane landed. It brought a frown to perfect features and had her paying attention to every little detail as she moved through the corridor and into the airport. Customs was not a problem in the least, it never was, and the glances that came her way as she collected the expensive leather traveling bags from the claims was normal and overlooked, pale eyes shifting about in a bid to find what had her set off that odd sensation deep in her belly.<br><br>Even the process of calling her agent did little to calm that feeling, heels clicking against the shiny tile floor while she headed towards the car rental, husky voice kept low while she impatiently answered all the frantic questions of her agent. “<em>I cannot help that the plane was detoured Phillipe, call them and cancel for tonight, there is no way I can make it to Paris tonight. I will call you back in the morning.</em>” <br><br>The call was ended with a tap against the screen of the phone, pale eyes lifting as she stepped free of a crowd of people, the sight of the group standing near a minivan causing the sensation in her gut to lurch almost painfully. It was then that it all made sense, a tingle from the bracelet guiding her to move towards the group. <br><br>“<em>Halló…</em>” Sultry voice purred from plump lips, slender fingers slipping the cell phone into the large leather bag hanging from one bare shoulder.</span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-06-2011, 16:14:54</strong>
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				As the others started to meet the new man, Sandra remained close enough to continue to listen.&nbsp; The scent of burning amber had picked up, but with a peculiar twinge on the smell to which she was unaccustomed, perhaps being mixed with perfume, perhaps just another Scion of a particular parentage to which she'd never before been introduced.&nbsp; It set her eyes to wandering, this time spotting Ophelia looking over.&nbsp; No doubt Ophelia had been able to sense the Scion within her as well; Sandra knew that she gave off the scent of olives in hot air to which other Scions could easily become attuned.&nbsp; It made being able to find each other so much easier.<br><br>Sandra's current attire was a navy blue T-shirt, a pair of hip-hugging jeans, a pair of boots and a black leather purse.&nbsp; "Nice to meet you," Sandra said, moving up to Ophelia.&nbsp; "I'm Sandra Nocturne, Scion of Artemis.&nbsp; Would you like to come up and meet the others?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 05:59:16</strong>
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				Seph, eternally distracted when she isn't brimming over with bubbly enthusiasm, pulls herself away from the copy of War and Peace with which she'd struggled through the entire flight, and blushes, and smiles at the new arrival.&nbsp; She opens her mouth to introduce herself, but then her eyes follow Sandra's hips as the other Scion moves...<br><br>And then she blushes a bit more after getting a decent look at Sandra's new friend, hastily turning back to Mister Toyotama.<br><br>"Ah...uhm...hi?&nbsp; That is, er, hello.&nbsp; Persephone Comnena.&nbsp; Doctor Comnena, actually.&nbsp; Geologist at large and, uhm...I'm with these guys.&nbsp; Kind of.&nbsp; Sort of.&nbsp; In an associated kind of way."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 12:01:58</strong>
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				Ken nodded to both Elsa and Paul in gratitude of their greetings. He stopped for a moment to say to them, "I have no idea what plans my mother has in store for me, but from what I have learned so far, she only places me where it seemed I am most needed." Ken replied to Paul's earlier inquiry about his mother guiding him here. He gave the man a strong smile before he turned over to Elsa to address what he could tell was a case of minor embarrassment. Ken had a little smirk on his face as he looked at her.<br><br>"It is no problem at all. And your Japanese is understandable and flows, and in my book that is all that matters." as he was speaking he saw that there was another girl who had been summoned by fate, a very beautiful one in fact. Ken, though an appreciator of beauty, was weary of women that beautiful for they always meant trouble. Ken eyed the woman and her bags, all of them were expensive and had been made by the hands of some very poor but skilled laborer somewhere in the world. This could mean a number of things, one of them was that she was quite experienced in ways that people would not like to have expressed openly. To confirm this, all he needed was to watch her walk, and see the way her hips moved to tease and hypnotize all the people around her. And like a charm it worked and poor Persephone was the one caught off guard.<br><br>Ken on the other hand, was not the type to admire Ophelia's features for he like a true art enthusiast knew when to look away and back to the distracted Dr. Persephone Commena. "I see, Dr. Commena. Well it will be a pleasure to work with you." Ken's words had not lost tone from earlier and were reassuring and calm. And he bowed to the girl in the distance whose name he did not know. This was as far as he would go for her at the moment. He was going to have to study her more before he properly introduced himself.<br><br>He moved over to the van, he took the large circular bag off of his back before he sat in the very back with the black bag up against his right foot.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 20:08:16</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">Pale blue grey eyes shifted slowly from the gathered group to the lone woman that stepped forward, an automatic once over given to the woman while she introduced herself before plump lips curled into a small smile. She wasn’t -trying- to cause a distraction, it wasn’t anything she was consciously doing - at least not at that moment, it was just who she was. Natural to her. <br><br>What was not natural for her was to hear someone openly label themselves as Sandra did. “<em>Very nice to meet you Sondra. I am Ophelia…</em>” Not her given name at birth but it was the one she chose to go by, a pause, a slight hesitation at whether she wanted to introduce herself in the same manner, before she finally decided it was alright. “<em>Scion of Freyr.</em>” How very strange to introduce herself in such a manner! Still, it seemed the custom and she wasn’t about to rock the boat if that was how they wanted it. The offer to meet the others sent those long lashed eyes roaming over those gathered slowly, a quick little smile and wink given to the blushing woman that looked away so quickly.<br><br>It was hard to not grin at that shyness, the natural tendencies to deepen a blush tucked back down before clearing her throat, words a husky purr when she finally spoke again. “<em>Já, I vould like that.</em>” What did not take her by surprise was the way one of the males immediately tucked himself into the van without introduction though she had seen him interacting with the others. She was use to all sorts of reactions to her presence and it earned nothing more than a slight shrug of pale shoulders, attention turning to those remaining.</span></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 20:16:06</strong>
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				Paul approaches Steph and places a hand on her shoulder. "Here," he mutters to her. "These are your eyes. Put them back in your head." He gives Steph a warm, brotherly smile and approaches the newcomer.<br><br>"Hello Ophelia. I'm Paul, Scion of Hermes." He glances around, making sure it was only their Band that was within earshot. Normally, I'm not that forward with my heritage, but apparently our parents have something for us to take care of. We can fill you in on our way.<br><br>"We're heading to the Black Forest."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 20:21:14</strong>
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				Sandra started over towards the others to introduce Ophelia, but when Ken moved off towards the van, it made her realize how late things were getting.&nbsp; The jet lag still made everything seem like it was morning, maybe afternoon, but Europe was much later in the day thanks to time zones.&nbsp; Paul's mention of the Black Forest only cemented her worries.&nbsp; "Perhaps we should have everyone meet in the car," she said.&nbsp; "We'd be better off getting there and setting up before it gets dark."<br><br>Whoever needed help with luggage, Sandra was glad to help out, not overtly strong but more than capable of lifting a few hundred pounds when she lifted with her supple legs.&nbsp; "I don't mind driving if people want," she said, "although I'm not used to driving on the left side of the road."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 22:06:24</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">Turning her attention to the approaching male, she let her eyes flow from the top of his head down before returning to his face, plush lips curling into a smile. “<em>Halló Paul and I vould like that much.</em>” Of course she spent those extra moments taking in his appearance, that was just habit - he was a handsome man, but she focused on curtailing her flirtatious nature. At least for the time being anyway.<br><br>Being informed of their destination had her blinking long lashes, a mental shrug given before glancing back to Sandra, the question forming almost instantly. “<em>Setting up? Ve vill be camping?</em>” While she definitely did not fit any definition of a nature girl, she did like being out in the wild, however, she seen an immediate problem with the idea of camping. Like, the absolute lack of gear. Somehow, she didn’t think all of them crammed into the minivan was going to work for sleeping arrangements.</span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 23:04:05</strong>
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				Ken looked over to see everyone's luggage and left the van to go over to where they all seemed to be. Ken had always been known as strong, and so he did not mind carrying all of the heavier bags over to the van. He grabbed Sandra bag first and then over to Persephone's. After a few steps, he made it to the driver side door, he pressed the button to unlock the back of the van. He moved to the back of the van and placed them inside the back of the van. They were both placed long ways so that he could fit more bags inside of there.<br><br>And then he came over to her, he gave her a bit of a smile. "I can take your bags if you would like. It doesn't matter how many bricks you put in there. I am sure I can lift it." Ken joked with her for a moment, it was meant to defuse things a bit. He knew they weren't going to. But it was not going to stop him from being nice. It was all too natural to be nice for him to be able to constantly keep her at a distance.<br><br>He was going to work at maintaining it, but now was not that moment. He needed to help the others so that they could head out on the mission that all of their parents wanted them to go on. It was not time for him to be cold and calculating. He could do that in the van. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 23:24:44</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">Ken’s approach and offer to take her bags brought her attention to him, that joke meant to break the ice earning a polite smile. “<em>Thank you but it isn’t necessary. I can put them in myself.</em>” Offering a smile to Sandra, she picked up the two bags sitting at her sides and moved around the group to put the items into the back of the van, attention paid to making sure she didn’t take up too much space with the pieces. “<em>I vill sit in the middle if no one has claimed the seats.</em>” <br><br>She offered to take a seat there in a bid to just get the van on the road, the desire to figure out why Fate had thrown her here not going to be sated till everyone was in the van and they were moving. Besides, standing around outside of an airport tended to bring paparazzi and that was the last thing needed.&nbsp; </span></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 17:08:14</strong>
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				"We don't have to camp," Sandra said, getting the bags ready, "if people have money for a motel.&nbsp; I don't, though, and I don't know how big this forest is."&nbsp; She was willing to follow along with what everyone agreed, but she knew what she was used to, and realized that everyone would have a different design for their inherent nature.&nbsp; "If someone can get us a hotel, though, I'll be all for it.&nbsp; It'd be great to have a place to stash a lot of the luggage and not have to heft it all around in the van everywhere we go."<br><br>Having so many people at once made her feel a little nervous.&nbsp; In her experience, having large groups of Scions needed for a task meant that it was truly formidable, and it often meant that not everyone would make it back alive.&nbsp; Though she was silent on the matter, telltale signs of trepidation were beginning to grow in her demeanor, with gentle shaking of her hands and a slow shift from making eye contact.&nbsp; She just had to hope that she was wrong, that maybe she was getting strong enough to be able to protect everyone this time.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 18:36:39</strong>
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				Elsa was well aware that one of her kin was very close by having smelled the slight burning of embers and felt the build up of electricity in the air but figured she could hold off on the introductions until everyone was in the van and they were on there way to save time.<br><br>Instead she remained seating in her seat as she shouts out to the others from the opened door. “Hey guys can we hurry it up here we are burning daylight and don't worry about the hotel accommodations&nbsp; as I can take care of those once we get going.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 19:03:11</strong>
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				Slipping into the van, Sandra crawled into the seats, zipping open her bag.&nbsp; She grabbed the various pieces of her rifle, assembling it once more and loading the clip.&nbsp; "Ok.&nbsp; Don't know who's good with guns, but if the need occurs, we're set."&nbsp; She flipped on the safety before sliding the Remington under the back seat, then hopped into the driver's seat.&nbsp; "I'm good with chatting in the van if everyone else is.&nbsp; I think I've already introduced myself to everyone, but if anyone doesn't know me yet, I'd be glad to explain.&nbsp; Oh, and we may all want to exchange phone numbers as well.&nbsp; Just in case, you know?"&nbsp; She writes out her phone number on a sheet of paper, letting anyone who wants it plug it into their cell.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 20:54:05</strong>
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				"Don't we already have lodgings set up?"<br><br>Persephone shakes herself out of her reverie, hastening into the van and taking whichever seat is left (awkwardly, of course).<br><br>"I mean, not that I have a problem with camping or anything!&nbsp; Semper paratus and all that, and I'm used to field work, but this is trees and stuff, not rocks, so I'm kind of out of my element and everything," she babbles, clearly trying to make up for her lapse of attention.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 20:58:13</strong>
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				“Nope we don't have lodging yet. Jean only set us up while we where in Orleans and got our plane tickets for her but after that we are on our own.” &nbsp;Elsa replies as she settles down into her seat. “Of course I am sure between all of us that we can find suitable arrangements as the case my be.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 00:06:20</strong>
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				Once everyone was in the van, Sandra started driving, pulling out to head down the road.&nbsp; "Paul, I'll trust you for instructions.&nbsp; Anyway, what we know so far is that oracles are missing, both in the Black Forest in Germany, and in the Aokigahara Forest in Japan.&nbsp; Beyond that, don't know too much, so any information that anyone can share on the matter is welcome."&nbsp; Her practiced knack for driving heavy vehicles allowed her to move without the sudden shift in inertia that worse drivers often made, and so the luggage stayed relatively still.&nbsp; "Also, whoever wants to call for reservations can do so."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 00:47:39</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">“I can call for ze accommodations.”&nbsp; The words came while she was pulling her cellphone from pocket, slender fingers tapping the screen lightly to pull up the browser for a quick check for places in the rather large area the Black Forest covered.<br><br>“For simplicities sake, I vill get a suite for us all. It vill keep us all together.” With a group the size of theirs, it simply made more sense to stay together than spread out in a hotel/motel. Of course, she wasn’t sure what the others would think, but short of stopping off for all of them to buy camping gear, there didn’t seem to be many choices.<br><br>“Guten Tag, I am looking for a suite vith three bedrooms for tonight.” Her voice dropped lower the moment the call went through, pale eyes shift to look out the window of the moving van. “That vill vork. No, ve vill go day by day.” She had already learned that it was near impossible to plan anything beyond the here and now, and she wasn’t too keen on getting accommodations for a set number of days. <br><br>“Put the reservation under the name Eisa Idasson.” Using her given name was something she only did when she wanted to travel without having her location discovered, and this definitely fit into that description, but she was not in the least bit happy at having a van full of strangers hearing the name. It was a little too personal for her tastes.<br><br>Once the call was done, the phone was tapped off and dropped back into her pocket, silent for a moment before speaking up. “Ve need to go to Baden-Baden. Once close I have the directions.” </span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 02:04:03</strong>
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				Ken sat in the back, seemingly just touching his hand across the top of the cylindrical black bag that contained his most favorite sword. His prized possession had come to him after his meeting with his mother. Or rather it was better to say that the inspiration for it had come after seeing his mother. It had been a sword he had forged with all the finest metals and had put all of the finest details into its creation. And so he cherished it above all of the other weapons he had made.<br><br>He listened to the words of the girl as she had set up their accommodations. She seemed nice but he was not sure if they were actually going to be able to stay there. Fate had brought them here, they could very well be shifted again but he did not expect so. He then pulled the off the top of the cylindrical bag. You could see the hilt of the Kiss of the Sun. But there was something else. It looked like a small roll out case. He took it out and rolled it across his lap. In it there was about fifteen knives, all of them gleaming and of varying lengths.<br><br>Some of them were throwing knives and others were melee weapons but all of them were beautifully crafted. All of them had been made by him. He took the pack made it so that the knives were facing outward. He rolled up his sleeve, slipped them on his wrist and rolled the sleeve back over it. He was ready for a fight.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 02:43:45</strong>
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				Sandra nodded her appreciative assent at the mention of reservations.&nbsp; The mention of the name didn't bother her or draw any attention; she knew from experience that if you paid cash in most places, they didn't care if you called yourself Jane Smith.&nbsp; "Three rooms, huh?" she asked, checking about the car a bit in consideration.&nbsp; Her eyes drew to Seph for a moment, faintly smiling at something or other, before she glanced to Elsa with the corner of her eye.&nbsp; "Care to team up tonight?"&nbsp; Her tone was polite and without any hint of flirtation.<br><br>"Also, before I forget to ask, what kinds of combat experience does everyone have?&nbsp; I'm pretty good with a gun, and it looks like Toyatoma-san has a whole bunch of knives."&nbsp; She could only see part of his lap from the rear view mirror.&nbsp; "Seph's not very good at fighting, and how about the rest of you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 04:02:53</strong>
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				“Eh sure why not. I don't mind bunking with you for the night.” &nbsp;Elsa replies to Sandra as she glances over at Ken and his large collection of knives.<br><br>At the mention of her combat experience she returns her attentions back to Sandra. “Well I prefer to go toe to toe with my opponent but if needed I am pretty handy with pistols, thrown and melee weapons as well.” Elsa says as she gives a slight shrug of her shoulders. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 04:23:03</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">She wasn’t about to mention the fact that she had constant trouble with paparazzi and that was why she had given her real name. Let them believe what they wanted, she just wanted to avoid any problems that could potentially arise with photogs chasing her around. Truth was, she didn’t actually have much on her in the way of cash and the suite would be paid with a credit card in her real name simply because it was easier than stopping to withdraw money from an ATM.<br><br>Her thoughts were drifting away from those surrounding her, the conversation barely paid attention to till that question was asked, a small frown forming over perfect features. Yes, she had a spear in her bags, she knew she had the four that would come when needed. But actually fighting? No, she wouldn’t consider herself some awesome fighter. It made her loathe to say anything in answer to the question simply because she was already beginning to believe that she was in a van full of those who were trained in combat.</span></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 03:21:21</strong>
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				Paul took out of his jacket pocket a pair of gloves and a folded paper, which he unfolded and placed on a book on his lap. Putting on the gloves, he concentrates for a moment, running his fingers over the map. Within moments, the Google map shimmered, and displayed a real time, top down image of their location. He worked the image like an iPhone touch screen. (Boon: Where Am I)<br><br>"OK, Sandra, we'll want to take the next left up here." After Elsa's mention of her combat experience, Paul chimed in. "Normally, in my line of work, I want to avoid conflict as much as possible. However, I do have some experience with pistols, as well as some basic martial arts." He looks over at Ken. "Just some tai kwan do, nothing fancy. And probably nothing near what you know." He gives a slight shrug.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 03:43:42</strong>
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				“Heh Tai&nbsp; Kwan Do&nbsp; is fancier than what I can do.” &nbsp;Elsa says to Paul as she gives a slight smirk. <br><br>“I mean don't get me wrong I've had some martial arts classes when I was younger but most of my skills come from good old fashion street brawls but then I was a bit of a tomboy. Of course I think not having many girls my age in my neighborhood had a lot to do with that.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 04:52:06</strong>
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				Sandra nodded, taking the turn as instructed and heading along towards the Black Forest.&nbsp; "Sounds like we have four good fighters.&nbsp; Definitely good to hear."&nbsp; She nodded.&nbsp; "For the rest of you, if anyone wants shooting lessons, I'm good with giving them.&nbsp; I'm sure others are happy to give other things as well."&nbsp; This seemed to be a nice enough group.&nbsp; It was going to hurt her something fierce if people couldn't last for at least a while.&nbsp; "I suggest we go to the Black Forest first, and then when it gets too dark to be able to properly investigate, we'll head to the hotel and stay there until the sun comes back.&nbsp; Any objections there?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 05:57:19</strong>
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				"Yeah, uhm, relieving.&nbsp; Like Sandy says, I'm more of a 'lets you and that other guy fight' sort of gal.&nbsp; More of an intel asset than a stand-up and kick-ass sort of girl.&nbsp; Which...uhm...I kind of get the impression that Dad wishes I was a boy sometimes.&nbsp; Y'know?&nbsp; Like Herakles or Perseus or Hector..."<br><br>She sighs softly.<br><br>"Problem.&nbsp; If we go sneaking about now, then maybe something might follow us back to our base camp and strike when we're not ready.&nbsp; I mean, whoever or whatever is behind all this has to know we're gonna notice and send someone to investigate, right?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 06:22:01</strong>
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				"Not to worry if you're not good at fighting."&nbsp; Sandra gave a reassuring smile.&nbsp; "I've been in Bands before where it was just me, and everyone else was either smarter or cuter than me.&nbsp; I'm not worried about if people aren't; I just want to know who has the talent and who doesn't."<br><br>At the mention of being followed back, Sandra nodded.&nbsp; "Seph makes a good point.&nbsp; If we're only going to get in a few hours anyway, should we rest up and make sure we're prepared, rather than investigating and having to come back early?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 07:19:20</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">Ophelia let them talk, eyes watching as scenery and cars passed rapidly by, silent on the whole discussion of what everyone could and couldn’t do. The fact that she wasn’t some prize fighter didn’t seem to be a big deal, but she had learned that trying to explain what she could do tended to land her with others not trusting her in the least. That, in turn, made her less than trusting of others. Sort of shun before being shunned sort of situation, which she knew wouldn’t help at all now that she had been thrust into a group of strangers. She had half a thought that fate had done it on purpose when she had been quite content working on her own.<br><br>The sigh was soft, slender fingers tapping against the smooth flesh of her left thigh, sultry voice kept low when she finally spoke. “People listen to me. And I keep attention on me vhether I vant it or not. People do vhat I vant them to most times.” Of course, she couldn’t rightly make a titan spawn do what she wanted, but she had talked her way out of a lot of situations and had managed to use what skills she had to keep herself alive. How such skills would work in a group, she had no idea.<br><br>“And if you are going for inconspicuous, I vould suggest getting the hotel first, unload this van. Change clothes and then see if the Norns throw us another curve ball. Vould also suggest a different mode of transportation, something vith more… vhat is vord… varoom? But that is just me. I am use to being alone.”</span></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 09:38:52</strong>
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				Paul looks at Seph. "What, no Xena?" He smirks, "Yes, I know she was a modern invention to our pantheon, but she does kick butt. And, in a brief talk with our Uncle Ares, he did admit that he would want a daughter like her.<br><br>"And I wouldn't say I'm a strong fighter. Just enough to get myself in trouble. Or out of it, as the case may be."<br><br>When Ophelia speaks her mind, "Excellent. This is shaping up to be a well balanced Band. It is always useful to have someone who can talk their way out of trouble. We've got the Intel Gatherers, and the Heavy Hitters for when the proverbial fecal matter hits the rotating aeration device.<br><br>"Next right, Sandra."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 02:26:04</strong>
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				"I'm okay with that, Ophelia, except that I don't think we have another vehicle.&nbsp; Moreover, I'm not sure the six of us will fit into most cars, especially seven if we find another person.&nbsp; I'm more than good with unpacking, though, if we want to do so..."<br><br>She checks the clock on the dashboard, which has it at around 11:47 am.&nbsp; She then blushes.&nbsp; "Oh, right!&nbsp; It's not actually getting to evening yet..."&nbsp; She shakes her head, feeling idiotic.&nbsp; "We'll have several hours to investigate the Black Forest.&nbsp; I suggest heading straight over, then, unless anyone feels any real need to hit the hotel right away.&nbsp; Any objection?"&nbsp; She took the right as instructed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 13:00:05</strong>
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				"I have combat experience in just about any melee weapon you can imagine and I have built them all as well. If there is anything in particular that any of you would like to wield, I could easily make it if we found a smith station and materials." Ken told the group as he adjusted the knives in his sleeve so that it was more on his forearm than it was on his wrist. This was a precaution, for he had no need to give someone a handshake and end up cutting them in the process. That was just something that he could not do.<br><br>He listened to the rest of them talk for a few moments while he ran his fingers along the tops of the knives that were now currently int the place that they were easily retrievable but also very hard to detect unless you were really paying close attention, which not a lot of people did to him at times. Ken did that on purpose since being all that noticed could lead to problems in and outside of combat. Looking over at Ophelia, she seemed like the girl who could more than handle herself getting all of the attention. And that at the moment was the one thing he admired about her. She was a woman who could control the crowds and make everyone see her but yet it seemed that no one in one of those crowds had truly touched her. Ophelia was like a pretty jewel in a glass case, something that had been looked at and appreciated, yet never touched.<br><br>"Ophelia, if you do not mind, I am going to be purchasing space for myself. I am honored by the fact that you would do something like that for me, but I am sorry that I can't accept." Ken did a slight bow to her, and whether she saw it or not, it did not matter. Ken had been trained for a long time to be very respectful. A part of that respect was calling her by the name that she went by professionally, rather than her real one. The one he had heard a few moments ago. Just like a surname in Japan, he felt he had no right to call her by anything else than Ophelia. He would feel that it would be quite rude of him to act otherwise.<br><br>"And Sandra, I think it is best we go to the hotel first, get our rooms, put away any of our extra baggage and then head out to the Black Forest where we can investigate the disappearing Oracles. In the meantime, I will make calls to see if anyone knows anything about the disappearing Oracles in Aokigahara." Ken had announced to the driver of the car who seemed a little too eager to get to the forest without thinking of the possible consequences of having all of this extra unneeded weight of their luggage.<br><br>He looked around to the people that at this moment were more or less strangers he was working with on this mission, almost like a band or mercenaries rather than a band of heroes. Heroes always had some kind of rapport or knowledge of each other. But mercenaries would be fine with letting their team members die as long as the mission was completed. Ken was not going to operate like this. He just was not going to have it be this way or else he was better off getting it done in some other fashion. <br><br>"For the moment, let us not talk about what we can do in combat, let us speak of our lives, the lives we live outside of the realm of the Gods but rather in the realms of Men. I for example am a person who literally setups and builds things to be blown up for the enjoyment of millions, all the while that I am sitting at my station doing these things, I am listening to one of the most peaceful classical pieces on the planet, Moonlight Sonata, by Beethoven. You have no idea how serene working feels when that is going through your ears. It brings me a kind of peace. Do any of you have something that brings you peace?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 07:37:30</strong>
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				Elsa listens to Ken as a slight smile comes over her face. “Cool so you work in the FX&nbsp; field. I always wondered about how they do some of that stuff sometimes."<br><br>Tapping on the board on her lap she continues. “Well as I mentioned earlier I grew up around a whole lot of boys rather than girls so naturally I gravitated toward things they like. In particular I got real interested in skateboarding and have gotten rather good at it to make a decent living off it. Though if anything ever happens I can always fall back on my college degree in mechanical engineering or take up modeling which I have done a little of as well.” &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 08:03:09</strong>
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				"Okay," she agreed, taking off the detour to move instead towards the hotel.&nbsp; "I'll need to ask for directions, though."&nbsp; She was used to staying in a heavy vehicle for extended periods, camping out in the wilderness and the like.&nbsp; She was happy to admit, though, that hot showers every day were just beautiful in their own way.<br><br>The question, however, made her feel just a little uncomfortable.&nbsp; "I don't really have a lot of recreational activities," she replied.&nbsp; "I tend not to have a lot of money or time to explore things.&nbsp; Fate just likes yanking me this way and that towards particular goals."&nbsp; She vaguely understood what a normal life was like, and she didn't hate other people for having a good one, but as she came to think about it, she couldn't help but wonder for a bit.&nbsp; "I guess I do like getting the chance to go out and hike when I can..."<br><br>It didn't take too much looking at Sandra to tell that she wasn't exactly rich.&nbsp; Her clothes weren't in that great of repair, for one, and the smaller-denominational bills she's used to pay for things have always been old and wrinkled.&nbsp; She still kept her hair well-brushed, and she was beautiful in her own way, but it seemed to make sure that people could tell that she never got much chance to make money or relax.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 20:46:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul nods. "I've got you covered, Sandra."<br><br>When she's finished her introduction, Paul chimed in. "Well, as for me... how do I put it? I'm a 'Purveyor of Preowned Antiquities.'" He grins broadly, "In other words, an International Art Thief. Most of my heists, however, have been to save a particular piece from destruction, or from rotting in obscurity in some fat cat's private collection, where it will never again see the light of day. Most of my fences are museums. I get paid via 'finder's fees,' and most of the museums don't know that the 15th Century necklace I just recovered for them was sitting in a safe three nights ago.<br><br>"It has it's moments, both good and bad."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 04:21:58</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">And there was the explanation of why she suddenly found herself in a van full of strangers heading to a region of Germany that she had only used as a vacation spot before. At least she had some idea now, that made things a little better. Not that she could ever give that as a reason for breaking her contract, but that would sort itself out as it always did. <br><br>Listening to everyone list of all of their skills gave her no more insight into these people other than how best they could be placed in battle - important information to have to be sure, but it did little to tell her about the people the Norns had decided to throw her with. <br><br>The sound of her name had her head turning slightly to glance back at Ken, a simple nod and slight shrug given at the decline to stay in the rooms she had offered. She wouldn’t force him to change his mind - it was his choice after all but it left her feeling as if her offer had been inappropriate. Shifting on the seat, she let her eyes return back to the window, slender fingers tapping against one toned thigh slowly. To say it was becoming an uncomfortable ride was an understatement and she was surprised when Ken spoke up again, explaining what he did for a living and found relaxing.<br><br>When everyone else began to fill in blanks about who they were and what they liked to do, the muscles began to relax, silent as she listened to the group. There wasn’t a lot about herself that she’d disclose - nothing truly personal at least. She worked hard to keep her personal life to herself so that she didn’t have trouble later on down the road. Still, she’d supply her own bit.<br><br>“I relax by riding motorcycles. When I have time, I take out my bike to find an empty stretch of road and just open it up. It clears my head, allows me to think and get away from everything, plan out what I want to do in upcoming shows.”</span></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 06:57:29</strong>
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				"Ah, common ground." Paul flashed his now habitual grin. "I have an old 1966 Thunderbird that I left back in the States. Didn't know the best way to bring it over, and there wasn't time to make arrangements for it. Besides, it only adds to the legend. Lone hero riding in, righting a grievous wrong, and riding off into the sunset...<br><br>"Besides that, bikes are sweet."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 09:03:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Following through the instructions, Sandra brought everyone to the hotel, parking the van easily enough nearby to the doors.&nbsp; "Okay," she said, hopping out from the vehicle to get her bags.&nbsp; "Let's unpack, let people grab snacks if anyone is hungry, and then head over to the forest."&nbsp; She felt a little bit worried at the time, hoping it wasn't the wrong decision to stop but unwilling to fight against the majority.&nbsp; <br><br>People said that Fate worked to make sure everyone arrived at the proper time, but that never seemed to be the case for her.&nbsp; All too often, she was simply late, usually by the exact amount of whatever she'd stopped to try to accomplish beforehand.&nbsp; However, she also knew that she was much more designed to rough it while many others hadn't been through all the trials which she had.&nbsp; Hopefully the minor detour wouldn't come back to bite them later.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 04:32:58</strong>
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				Elsa looked over at all the bags stuffed in the back of the van and gave a slight sigh. Hopping out of the van she walks over to the doorman and slips him a $50. “Excuse me my good man but could you have a bellhop come and unload our stuff for us and bring them up to our room. I would be much appreciative.” &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>13-07-2011, 05:50:00</strong>
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				"Oh, no need for a bellhop," Seph says.&nbsp; "I can haul my own bags, really..."<br><br>This, given the relatively small size and light weight of her chosen luggage, is probably true.<br><br>"Besides, this way I can feel useful for a few minutes.&nbsp; Well, useful in ways that don't involve GPR and rock column dating."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 01:18:49</strong>
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				"Of course." replies the doorman, summoning one of the attendants from inside. He directs him towards the luggage that is being piled up, the man disappearing for a moment and returning with a trolley. Inside he leads you to the front desk to get signed in. This task accomplished, and keys distributed, he takes you up to the 8th floor, opening the suite and bringing everything inside.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 13:27:44</strong>
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				Sandra followed along to registration, making sure to grab a copy of one of the free map brochures along the way as she signed in.&nbsp; The map was in German, which made it only useful for basic topography, but even just knowing the lay of the land could offer its own assistance when one was completely lost.&nbsp; She didn't have to know what street names meant in order to find them on a map, and a large green area meant forest no matter what country you were in.<br><br>She followed along upstairs, checking out the room where she and Elsa would be staying.&nbsp; Sandra didn't usually truly unpack when staying in a place, but she left the choice of beds open to her roommate, having little preference and being used to allowing the rich Scions to make their own choices.&nbsp; Someday she hoped to meet a Titanspawn which was made out of gold or some other precious metal, but until then, her talents would have to make up for a lack of currency with which to aid the band.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 16:46:59</strong>
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				Elsa had learned early in her skateboarding career that packing light was the best way to go so the only luggage she really had with her was a nice sturdy duffel-bag for her primary clothing and a backpack that held her necessary accentual. The rest of her things she simply bought at the place that she was staying at which meant that she usually came back home with more than she left with but it was far easier than lugging everything all the time particularly on a long tour.<br><br>Tossing the bag onto one of the beds at random she heads to the restroom to freshen up a bit. “You know if you want that bed then you can go ahead and just move my things. It really doesn't matter to me which one I sleep on to be honest.” She says to Sandra as she washes the soap off of her face.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 17:13:32</strong>
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				Sandra nodded in response to her roommate, plopping down on the other bed.&nbsp; "Doesn't matter to me either, though I've grouped up with people who wanted to be next to the heater, next to the bathroom, right arm on the nightstand, any number of things."&nbsp; She just shrugged, letting herself really relax for a bit.<br><br>It took less than five seconds of actual relaxation before she remembered about her Guide.&nbsp; She fished out her cell phone, sending a text message over to Maria: <strong>I heard that a number of oracles have been vanishing lately.&nbsp; Just wanted to check up on you and make sure you were alright.&nbsp; How have you been?</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 02:45:51</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">Once the check in was completed and the bell hop had escorted them to the rooms, she stopped long enough to give the man a decent tip and winsome smile before stepping into the suite. The others had already seemed to move off to choose where they would sleep and her own attention turned moving her luggage further in before the consideration of sleeping arrangements would be considered.<br><br>She knew that Ken wanted his own room away from the group, something that left her wondering what reason he had for disliking her so much that he’d refuse the help she tried to give everyone. Didn’t matter in the end though - she wouldn’t force him to stay in the suite or even discuss it. He was a grown man and if his dislike of her was that strong, well, it was on him.<br><br>Tucking her luggage into the corner of the spacious living room area of the suite, she took to hunting down the linen closet that she knew from experience would be stocked with pillows, blankets, sheets, towels and rags. “I’ll take the couch so that no one has to feel forced to pair up.” She was trying hard not to grate on anyone’s nerves or seem to show off, but truth was, she was questioning just why the fates had thrown her with this group. There didn’t seem to be any reason for her and there certainly didn’t feel like there was any cohesiveness within the group. Of course, it could just be her since it seemed she was straggler joining them.</span></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 03:59:42</strong>
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				“Don't worry cuz you can pair up with me I don't bite honest.” Elsa says to Ophelia as she walks out of the bathroom. “Besides you are the one footing the bill so you should at least have a bed too. I mean if I need to I can take the couch or just double up with Sandra.” &nbsp;<br><br>“Or...” &nbsp;she says as she thinks for a moment. “Yea we could just push both beds together and have ourselves a old school girls slumber party seeing as I rarely got to have one of those but I've heard that they are really fun. We can stay up till all hours of the night and get to know each other.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 05:22:48</strong>
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				"A slumber party?"<br><br>Seph blushes and smiles, hiding her sudden laugh behind one hand.<br><br>"That could be different!&nbsp; I wonder if anyone ever thought of that, uhm, upstairs.&nbsp; I mean, does Aphrodite hang out with Bast and Freya on their days off?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 16:49:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra gave herself five minutes to just lie back and relax.&nbsp; Her eyes closed and relaxation washed over her like the waves on the beach, but she knew that five minutes wouldn't give her any chance to truly relax.&nbsp; She'd gone the better part of a week before without ever actually sleeping, but how could she not at least try to enjoy the comforts of the good life when they were offered to her by her newfound friends?<br><br>It was only about one in the afternoon, even though it didn't feel like it thanks to jet lag and catching a quick nap on the plane.&nbsp; Soon enough, though, she forced herself back up from the bed, moving to her luggage and digging inside to get her bulletproof vest.&nbsp; It occurred to her a little too late that she forgot to remove it from her bag to slip it into the car, but hopefully it wouldn't be necessary during this particular trip.<br><br>"I don't think anyone is going to have to change rooms or anything," she said.&nbsp; "If anything, Toyatoma taking his own room is only just going to get Paul get his own room, unless this suite only has two rooms to it.&nbsp; Either way, shall we get going towards the forest?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 18:00:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Uhm, yeah, okay.&nbsp; Soon as the boys are ready, I guess."<br><br>Seph shrugs and smiles, looking a bit helpless.<br><br>"I mean, I'm dressed to travel, so...I'm good.&nbsp; Whenever we go, we go."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 19:37:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">She barely had time to process the suggestion of a slumber party before Sandra, the one she was beginning to assume was the leader of this little group, was up and talking about leaving. It made her blink before a soft shake of her head was given. Never in her life had she met someone so intent on rushing all the time. They hadn’t even been in the suite for thirty minutes and the woman was rushing them back out the door.<br><br>“If it is alright, I do need to change. I did not expect to be rushed back out immediately.” It was becoming a bit irritating to be hurried willy nilly through every little step and expected to keep Sandra’s schedule that seemed to include nothing but rushing to get into the forest - of which they had no idea <em>where</em> they needed to be and she couldn’t help but wonder if the woman thought the Black Forest was some small little park area or if she knew something that she wasn’t sharing.<br><br>Another shake of her head and she turned to her luggage, the largest of the bags hefted up and dropped onto the couch so she could unzip it and start rummaging through the clothes to find something appropriate for trekking through the forest. The matter of rest and food would have to wait it seemed and she was never so glad that she carried trail mix and granola bars with her as she was right then.<br><br>Jeans and a t-shirt were produced from the bag along with a pair of socks and her sneakers before it was zipped back up and moved back to join the other bags, the stiletto heels slipped off her feet and nestled against the bags. Turning, she moved past the others to the bathroom to change, the door shut behind her so that she could have some privacy.</span></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 20:10:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra blinked a little in confusion as Ophelia suddenly got up to change.&nbsp; It confused her a little that she'd waited around for so long when the plan had been just to unpack and then continue out, but it simply proved that it had been a mistake to try to stop in the first place.&nbsp; The Black Forest was huge, and she wanted every hour of daylight she could get in order to fully investigate the area.&nbsp; Hopefully Paul and Ken would have been able to unpack by now as well; she went out to go and check on them.<br><br>As she walked alone and thought, however, it occurred to her that perhaps she was being too hard on some of the newer Scions.&nbsp; Some of them didn't really know how to fight and had probably never even seen Titanspawn before.&nbsp; Sandra was not and had never been a natural leader, and she was probably pushing people too hard, but she didn't want anyone to get careless and end up dead.<br><br>Her experiences with Fate differed greatly from what she expected the others had been through.&nbsp; She'd met others who had the fortune of a Fate where the clock stopped, and whenever people arrived in an area, that was the perfect time to arrive.&nbsp; She hoped that such fortune would carry over through the rest of the Band, but in her experience, the clock never stopped ticking.&nbsp; If she stopped for half an hour to rest, it meant that she was half an hour late to something else where she was needed, and half an hour was usually far too late.&nbsp; <br><br>Worse still was when Fate dragged her off on a side adventure, which would easily happen just about anywhere.&nbsp; Side quests often took time, but unless she could get Fate to be patient if one occurred, then they would all miss the boat on whatever was going to happen.&nbsp; If something happened in the hotel and they ended up missing out on any Black Forest clues as a result, she wasn't sure what she would do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 05:16:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elsa was barely out of the bathroom door as Ophelia slips past her and steps in shutting the door behind her. She was about to mentioned that she was not quite finished with the bathroom but decided better of it as she gives a shrug of her shoulders.<br><br>Walking over to her bag on the bed she pulls the skateboard from its holder on the side as she gives Seph a playful grin. “Well I guess we can discuss the slumber party later as it seems Sandra wishes to get to the Black forest as soon as possible. I tell you both her and cuz needs to learn to relax more they are way to uptight wouldn't you agree.” she says as she gives her a playful wink. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 05:21:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph responds with a gentle blush.<br><br>"Oh, yes.&nbsp; Relax.&nbsp; Yes, uhm.&nbsp; Definitely."<br><br>She returns Elsa's smile.<br><br>"What would you suggest?&nbsp; Hot tub?&nbsp; Wine?&nbsp; Hot oil rubdown from a handsome and hopefully not gay masseur?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 05:28:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Hmm... a hot-tub would be nice though I am not to sure about the wine. I am not really much of a drinker as it dulls the senses as it were.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Elsa says as she cracks another smile. “And what's wrong with a gay masseuse they give the best back rub. You simply have to find another male to actually fulfill the second part of the fantasy or hot female as the case may be.”&nbsp; &nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 05:30:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph blushes even harder.<br><br>"I...uhm, nothing's wrong with it, but...uh...that is, I...it'd be awkward to make a pass at a guy who wasn't...I mean..."<br><br>Yep.&nbsp; Open mouth, insert foot, chew vigorously--that's Seph!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 05:40:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elsa almost bursts out in laughter as she notices Seph's face. “Oh Seph... You poor dear. It's not that bad. I mean sure it might be embarrassing for a few moments but that just makes the adventure all the more exciting now doesn't it?” &nbsp;<br><br>Patting her&nbsp; on her hand she gives her a kindly smile. “With people like us it's best just to live life as it comes after all with what we know and have seen it's even more important to enjoy the small things for to not will only make us lose touch with our humanity even more.” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 05:43:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I guess.&nbsp; I really wouldn't...I've never had one.&nbsp; But one hears such titillating things..."<br><br>She blushes even harder.<br><br>"Guess it's just as well I'm not entirely into gu...uh...yeah.&nbsp; What you said.&nbsp; Little things."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 05:52:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Ah I see say no more.” &nbsp;Elsa says as she nods her head. “So is it because you never had the opportunity to be with a guy or is it more you are afraid because of what you have heard.” &nbsp;she asks as she lays back on the bed and lays the board on her stomach.<br><br>“I mean I guess I would be considered Bi by my very nature seeing as I have been with both guys and girls though I wouldn't say I lean to one more than the other.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 06:02:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Clearing her throat, Seph moves closer, hugs herself, and sits on the bed, not looking at Elsa.<br><br>"I don't really know.&nbsp; I haven't had a lot of luck either way.&nbsp; I mean, girls can be fun and all, but...I dunno.&nbsp; That's all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 06:13:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Oh Seph...” &nbsp;Elsa says as she looks up at the ceiling. “You poor thing has it really been that hard for you to find someone?” &nbsp;<br><br>Sitting up as her board falls to the floor she looks over at Seph. “You know what tell you what once we get back from the Black Forest how about we grab the other girls and just have a night out. I will even treat. We just need to all have a nice little girl time to get to know each other and maybe we can finally get those two to relax a little and who knows maybe this will be your lucky night.” &nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 06:16:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, yes, it has.&nbsp; I mean, once you leave out the guys just looking for a bit of fun, or the ones who think that a smile means something like an invitation, or the old geezers who think you'll do anything for a better grade..."&nbsp; Seph shakes her head.&nbsp; "Or the ones who might have, if they weren't already attached.&nbsp; Or were too shy.&nbsp; Or...or...or.&nbsp; It's a long list, and since I don't like being picked up in bars, things have been kind of more or less droughtish."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 06:35:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Or the ones who are too shy so that they just have to make up a long list of excuses.” Elsa says as she gives her a warm smile. “Come on Seph dear I am not saying you have to immediately drag them off to your pad and start shagging. I am just saying it is not that hard to find a nice one and flirt with them a bit. I mean do you not think I haven't had the same problems as those you stated.”<br><br>She then stands up to her full near six foot height. “Add to the fact that I am as tall if not taller than most guys and am not even finished growing thanks to the giants blood that courses through my veins, plus the fact that I was always more physically built and better at just about any sport than most of them even before my visitation. Needless to say except for the ones that I grew with in my old neighborhood most guys are either to intimidated by me or look at me as&nbsp; a freak of nature and tend to stay away from me.”<br><br>Sitting back down on the bed she pats Seph on her knee. “But the thing is I don't let any of that bother me one bit because as I said earlier Life is meant to be enjoyed and if you can't do that then what else is there.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 05:52:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"...and the nice ones who are brave enough to try, and not too pushy, have usually gotten run off by my half-sibs.&nbsp; And Daddy.&nbsp; I mean, my mortal family.&nbsp; You know how it goes, right?"<br><br>She looks up at Elsa, blushing a little.<br><br>"Freak?&nbsp; Nawwww.&nbsp; You're gorgeous."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 15:50:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra worked her way through, knocking upon the doors of the men.&nbsp; "When you're ready," she said, "come on over to our room and we can start heading out."&nbsp; She didn't wait, not wanting to force one of them to open the door if he was changing or anything similar.<br><br>When she plopped back down on the couch, she gave a little smile to the others, glad that Elsa and Seph at least were getting along well.&nbsp; "Elsa, do you want to exchange phone numbers, just in case something happens?"&nbsp; She slipped her hand into her purse, producing the device so that she could more easily plug it in.&nbsp; "I've already got Seph's."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 16:00:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Honestly no I have no idea how that goes.” &nbsp;Elsa replies as she shrugs her shoulders. “I was an only child and my parents were constantly at work so I spent most of my weekdays alone until mom came home though we did all spend the weekends together.” &nbsp;<br><br>Looking over at Seph when she called her gorgeous she gives her a smile. “Well thank you for the compliment and I must say you are rather cute yourself.” She says as she gives Seph another pat on the knee.<br><br>Looking up as Sandra mentioned her name Elsa turns to look over at her. “Oh yea sure that might be a good idea.” &nbsp;she says as she pulls out her cellphone from her pocket and tosses it to Sandra. <br><br>“Oh and could you go ahead and add Seph's number to it as well assuming that is all right with you that is.” &nbsp;she says as she turns to look at Seph.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 16:15:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She flipped her own cell phone to her off hand as Elsa tossed the phone, and when Sandra caught it, she snapped it open easily enough in one hand to start programming.&nbsp; She called her own cell phone on Elsa's phone, but cancelled the call before any connection was made, instead saving each number on the respective phones.&nbsp; Next she used Elsa's phone to call Seph, saving the number on Elsa's phone before tossing it back to her.&nbsp; "Just cancel the call, Seph, but it'll give you Elsa's number."<br><br>Sandra seemed a little relieved at that, not wanting to see someone kidnapped without any way to track them if she could help it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 19:35:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((Can I get perception and awareness rolls from everyone please?))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 19:45:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				((6 successes))<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: AndyZ rolled: 10d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: <br>Result: 6, 1, 1, 2, 7, 5, 3, 10, 4, 10, <br>For: 2, 2, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, <br>Total: 6</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 21:28:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				{7 successes}<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: Koi rolled: 6d10<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: <br>Result: 8, 10, 3, 1, 10, 10, <br>For: 2, 2, 2, 1, 0, 0, <br>Total: 7</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 21:46:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				{3 Sucesses *hangs head in shame*}<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: Lanzlo rolled: 5d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: Perception+Awareness<br>Result: 3, 7, 8, 1, 4,<br>For: 1, 1, 0, 0, 0,<br>Total: 3</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>21-07-2011, 04:25:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				[2 Successes]&nbsp; :-[ :-(<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: avorae rolled: 4d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: Wits + perception<br>Result: 1, 9, 2, 4, <br>For: 1, 0, 0, 0, <br>Total: 2</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-07-2011, 05:41:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph squeaks at the unexpected (but perhaps not unwelcome) pressure of Elsa's hand on her knee, and seems relieved to be given an excuse to do something as normal as fishing out her cell phone to exchange numbers.<br><br>"Uh, yeah, it's okay if you...that is, uhm...sure!&nbsp; If I can figure this thing out, anyway."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Per+Aware +1 Epic Per<br>Result: 4, 10, 4, 1, 9,<br>For: 2, 1, 0, 0, 0,<br>Total: 3 +1 for the Epic is a grand whopping total of <strong>4</strong>.&nbsp; Which is one of the better rolls I've had with this system on that die roller...</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>21-07-2011, 07:18:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ken was by this time, safe in his room, away from the others, all of his weapons were splayed out in front of him on a long mat. Though all of his knives were still hidden up his sleeve, to keep him safe should he encounter things that should not be here. Ken was sitting on the floor on his knees, the Kiss of the Sun sitting there before him on the mat. His eyes were looking down to it before they closed. He started to pray for his health and the health of those with him in his journey.<br><br>He knew that his soul had not yet touched upon theirs and theirs had not touched his. But he refused to see them as less because of it. Ken was going to find things about them, get to know them and find out why they had truly been set upon this path with him. This was his current goal and this was why he was asking the Kamis for guidance as to how to go about this.<br><br>After a brief moment or two, he finished his prayer and looked around the mat at all of his weapons seeing daggers, throwing stars, butter knives, a machete, two metal claws,&nbsp; and two very odd looking pens that had a long metal bar in them that could extend out when the button on the bottom of the pen was pressed down. All of his weapons had been polished and cleaned as well as had maintenance done on them.<br><br>He was ready to fight, yet he felt that he had to take a breath and cool down in the hotel room for a moment, letting this feeling of peace wash over him before he was to go out to fight the war with his enemies, whoever they may be. He stood up and called around, trying to get information about the Jukai and its disappearing oracles.<br><br>After his set of phone calls, he put up all his weapons and slipped the dagger and the butter knives back into place so that they were easily accessible should the need arise. He ran a quick hand through his black hair, it was still in place as it should be. His hand pressed down onto the knob and the door opened, he stepped out into the hall, he took a quick look around noticing that nothing was out of the ordinary at the moment, but he was going to stay on alert like he always did as he headed down to where he knew that the hotel would supply him with food. <br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Full Result: Swordsman18 rolled: 6d10,<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment:<br>Result: 3, 7, 1, 9, 1, 2,<br>For: 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0,<br>Total: 2</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>21-07-2011, 16:02:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What filters, sooner or later, through everyones notice is a sense of .. emptiness. Perhaps it's the time of day, or even the time of year, but there seem to be very few people about, and those who are there seem .. uneasy. They probably don't even notice it themselves, but to the enhanced senses of a scion, it seems fairly clear that something odd is going on here.<br><br>Question is, what?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>21-07-2011, 16:40:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Sandra finally attuned to the sense of unease, she cursed under her breath, putting her hand over her face.&nbsp; "Fate's caught up," she said with a degree of pained finality.&nbsp; "We stayed too long.&nbsp; Now we're going to have to settle this, and fast if we're going to be able to get to the Black Forest in time to save the oracles as well.&nbsp; Anyone speak German so that they can check around and get some clues as to what's going on?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 03:41:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“I am rather familiar with German. So if you wish I can go and check around if you'd like.” &nbsp;Elsa replies to Sandra as she stands up and takes a nice long stretch. “Maybe by then my cousin will actually be out of the bathroom.” she adds as she heads for the door.<br><br>Stopping just after she opens it she looks back at the two. “So do any of you all want to join me?”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 04:48:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra grabbed a pen, scribbling out her number on the pad in case the other Scions came back while they were gone: <em>Went out to find out what's going on at the hotel.&nbsp; Call if you can't find us.</em><br><br>Once done, she stood up, following along with Elsa towards the door.&nbsp; "Emptiness and unease.&nbsp; Hopefully if we go out, we'll be able to find something causing this, or at least to determine the source from where it's coming."&nbsp; Now that the task was put to them, complaints on Fate were gone, filling her instead with dedication to the task at hand.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 12:05:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ken senses the oddness of the hotel staff and how they seemed to be just a little bit uneasy about it all, as if there was something effecting them. He felt like thee was a general lifelessness to this place that he felt needed to be addressed, which meant he was going to have to look about for his fellow Scions to make sure that they were also experiencing this phenomenon. He went down the hall to where he knew the girls were staying. The door was open just a tiny crack since it seemed that no one had bothered to close it. He shook his head.<br><br>This Sandra person was definitely one that felt things had to be rushed through rather than worked out over time, if anything, Ken knew the importance of a proper investigation. And to do one, it required that there be a little bit of patience. If Fate wanted him to be somewhere then it would bring him there whether he liked it or not. Since that was not what he was feeling at the moment, then for the moment he was at the right place.<br><br>He walked into the room to find it empty, a note left to tell him to call her to go looking for her. This just made him shake his head at the thought. But he stopped himself, if that was where they felt that Fate should take them, then that was the way. It was not his way, at least for now. He smelled that familiar burning amber scent of a Aesir Scion being close by. He followed the scent to the bathroom door.<br><br>Through the door he called to the girl that was most likely behind it, "All of the rest of them left, for the moment, it just looks like it is you and I being the only sensible ones to actually think about settling in and getting to know those you fight with." Ken was not going to mention the emptiness just yet, he wanted to start with a compliment first before he brought the bad news down like a hammer.<br><br>"I think there is something up with the hotel staff and the feeling of this place, as if it is not alive. Do you feel that too?" Ken asked, his body now leaning up against the wall, just waiting for her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>23-07-2011, 02:39:42</strong>
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				[OOC] FYI Ken the one in the bathroom is actually a member of the Aesir not the Dodekatheon.<br><br><br>[IC]<br>Elsa figures that if they needed information then the best place to get it would be at the hotel bar. It may be a bit cliché&nbsp; but it is almost always true that the bartender, butler, maids, and doorman are the best sources of information when it comes to what is going on around town.&nbsp; <br><br>Walking up to the bar she waves the bartender over even before she has even completely set down. “Excuse me good sir but I would like a Shirley Temple please.” &nbsp;she asks him as she looks around the place trying to get a feel of the general atmosphere.<br><br>“So tell me is this place always so lively.” &nbsp;she asks nonchalantly as she waits for her drink.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>23-07-2011, 23:20:55</strong>
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				Paul had just finished setting up. Being a frequent traveler, he knows how to settle in to a hotel room. Just as he was about to head back to the girl's room, he notices it - the vast emptiness of the place. He frowns, wishing that he'd actually bought a pistol. Shaking his head, he heads to the girl's room anyways; Fate will provide a weapon, should he need one. Of that, he was sure, since he hadn't needed one up to now.<br><br>He gets to the girl's room, smelling the now familiar scents of the other two Scions. He knocks (a formality, since he can smell Ken inside) and steps in to see Ken over by the bathroom.<br><br>He glances around, "Sorry to disturb you, but where are the girls? I wanted to get more of a plan to start our investigation, so we aren't all covering the same ground."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>24-07-2011, 03:56:25</strong>
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				Sandra followed along towards the bar, checking out the place with a sharp eye for observation.&nbsp; She didn't speak the language and didn't understand much of what was going on, and she didn't really intend to waste money on a drink anyway unless someone else was paying.&nbsp; For now, she would dedicate herself to watching the area, making sure that no one tried to sneak up on Elsa while she was busy with her chatting.<br><br>She felt sure that the other Scions were fine.&nbsp; They could always call if a problem arose, she'd left her number, and besides, if people needed more time, it was better to just let them have it.&nbsp; She just hoped that the trail of the oracle wouldn't grow cold while they were busy, but then, Fate always had been a cruel and callous mistress to her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>24-07-2011, 05:15:41</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">Ophelia had no way of knowing that Sandra and Elsa had already left and effectively split up the group while she was in the bathroom until Ken’s voice sounded through the door. It gave her pause, hands tugging the blue jeans up her toned thighs stopping while her chin lifted to let her eyes stare at the door. The realization that two leaving had a sigh expelled from her lips, her head shaking while hands finished tugging the form fitting, low cut hip hugging jeans up into place.<br><br>That fact that he brought up getting to know each other did earn him a point - she knew that they wouldn’t have the time to get all chummy with each other, but there had to be something more than a ‘hi, my parent is…’ and then rush off to face titanspawn. “I vill be out in moment.” <br><br>Her words were muffled as she wrestled the bullet proof vest over her head and secured it snugly against her slender frame, the loose black t-shirt following to cover the vest to finish off her change in clothes. Heavy dark hair was pulled back and plaited tightly to keep it from her face before she scooped up her clothes and heels to take back to her bags. The door was pulled open just as Paul showed up, a long blink given between the two.<br><br>“I do not know like vhat I feel ‘ere an I do not think ve should be split up.” Call it a hunch, but she had a strong feeling that they needed to be together. Too many things could go wrong with half the group doing their own thing. A quick squeeze between the two men was made and sock covered feet padded across the lush carpet to where her bags were, the clothes laid on top of one large bag before she tugged her leather boots over to slid her small feet into. “Vhere is Seph…?”</span></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-07-2011, 05:57:02</strong>
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				Seph raises her head over the side of the couch, gives Ophelia a blushing smile and another appraising (and perhaps longing) look, and lowers it again, going back to her laptop.<br><br>"They said something about going to find a source of information, or at least alcohol.&nbsp; I think.&nbsp; Me, I kind of want to stay sober.&nbsp; I mean, if I'm the kind of girl who starts stripping and dancing on tabletops after three drinks, this would be a really bad time and place to find out about it.&nbsp; So, uhm, they're probably waiting for us.&nbsp; Or something."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-07-2011, 20:21:03</strong>
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				((Investigtions .. Charisma and Presence for those talking to staff face to face, Intelligence and Investigation or Academics for more computer based info gathering))
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>24-07-2011, 23:40:50</strong>
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				Sandra took a deep breath, letting her eyes gaze over the area.&nbsp; Her eyes drifted thoughtfully over the bar, staring from table to table and person to person.&nbsp; Although her predatory instincts were up, protection razing through her peripheral vision to jump at the first chance of any sort of attack, her rational mind focused like a hawk for any sort of clues.&nbsp; <br><br>People were the same all over, America, Germany, or anywhere else when problems arose.&nbsp; It wasn't really fair to call them "sheep" for their inability to comprehend their struggles, much less defend themselves when the stink of titanspawn brought itself to bear.&nbsp; Each face caught her eye, turning her attention towards the people for a few moments and then looking away.&nbsp; Emptiness and unease filled this area, but such feelings tended to be completely irrational, sometimes ignored, sometimes meekly fought against like a child trying to scream against the thunderstorm so that they wouldn't be afraid.&nbsp; Those people she could ignore.&nbsp; She wanted the people who knew what was going on, who had some reason in their eyes, some horror at what was going on in order to ask them what caused this malady.&nbsp; <br><br>(Attempting a stunt of either Perception+Empathy or Perception+Investigation (Same dice pool).&nbsp; Trying to find someone who knows what's going on.)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>25-07-2011, 21:20:09</strong>
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				Paul gives Seph an impish smile, "Not that I would object to that show."<br><br>He finds Sandra's note, and plops down on the couch to enter in phone numbers. "Seriously, Seph, how did we miss you there?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-07-2011, 05:32:27</strong>
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				"I was being quiet."<br><br>She rolls her eyes.<br><br>"And not being in the mood to be drunk whilst on duty, I stayed here.&nbsp; And stayed quiet.&nbsp; And here you all are."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 22:47:42</strong>
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				5 successes<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: AndyZ rolled: 9d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: <br>Result: 4, 4, 10, 3, 3, 3, 5, 10, 1, <br>For: 2, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, <br>Total: 5</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 02:08:57</strong>
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				4 successes<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: avorae rolled: 5d10<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: Investigation<br>Result: 10, 5, 6, 4, 10, <br>For: 2, 2, 0, 0, 0, <br>Total: 4</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>04-08-2011, 01:17:05</strong>
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				The barman shrugged as he gave Elsa her drink. "It has been pretty quiet the last while." he said, grimacing slightly. "Truth be told, the whole area seems to have been hit since that went up." He nods towards the windows, through which can be seen a large building, on the far side of a car park. "One of those huge all in one stores. Normal shops just can't compete when they buy in bulk and undercut prices."<br><br>Sandra is close enough to hear this, and a comment from another man sitting at the bar. "Wasn't there some sort of scandal when that was being built?" he asked<br><br>The barman shrugged. <br><br>"There was .. there was." the man continues. "What was it now .. ah, I remember. There was one of those heritage groups said there was thought to be a really old settlement somewhere round there .." His hand waves towards the carpark. "They even had some preliminary archaeological digs ready, but the judge wouldn't listen to them, ruled they had to move and let the store go up."<br><br>The barman shrugged again. "Your memory is better than mine. I just remember that accident when the store opened. Poor woman." He glances at Elsa. "Um, sorry. The store opened with one of those mad sales, and some old woman got crushed to death in the stampede of greed."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>04-08-2011, 12:10:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Finally a stroke of luck.&nbsp; Sandra expected that she would have to weasel out the pertinent information, but finally Fate was at least being kind to her.&nbsp; Her fingers snapped into her purse to retrieve her cell phone, sending out a text message to Seph.&nbsp; "The problem here is related to the warehouse store.&nbsp; One person died on opening day and an old heritage group believes there's a settlement nearby.&nbsp; Let the others know and check if they're ready."<br><br>The next message went out to both Elsa and Seph.&nbsp; "I suggest we deal with the Black Forest first.&nbsp; This trail sounds already cold and waiting won't be as problematic as it could be for the forest.&nbsp; I don't want the oracle here vanishing and the evidence getting erased while we're looking into ghosts and dig sites."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>11-08-2011, 09:01:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Ken looked at the beautiful girl as she exited the bathroom, he said nothing to her, he just watched her move ever so gracefully out of the bathroom to express as sentiment that he quite shared. He nodded in agreement but continued to stay silent letting the others talk while he observed them. Persephone had quite the knack for being unobserved as they were all in the room yet somehow failed to see her, he wondered if that was ability or just luck, he had no idea about either. But there was always going to be time to find out more.<br><br>"Sorry about that Seph, we did not mean to not notice you."<br><br>The sound of a phone vibrating caught his ear but he pretended not to notice, there was no reason for him to ponder who was receiving a text all that mattered was that they form some kind of bond, find the remaining two members of this dysfunctional band and then proceed however the wind blew them, since Seph seemed to think that the other two were at the bar drinking, he let out a little chuckle since in his mind it meant that Sandra had calmed down and had finally become okay with the fact that they were going slowly.<br><br>He had no way of knowing that the text was in fact telling the opposite of that little assumption. Ken moved over to the side of the couch to flip open his phone and look through a number of his contacts, none of which of course were the people in this room. That was one thing that needed to change. A change that Ken was all for since it meant they were at least trying to connect to one another.<br><br>"I believe it is time that we share numbers with each other, that way we can get in touch just in case things get out of hand." <br><br>Ken was not sure how the others would receive this request but he wanted to make sure that everyone was connected. Communication. Commonality, and Proximity, these three things needed to be established so that they could become more than just people on a mission together, this was important so that they could band together when times got tough. And knowing the way that the world worked things were going to get worse before they got better.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>14-08-2011, 23:23:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, no worries.&nbsp; It's better than being thought of as a pretty face and cute rack with no brains."&nbsp; Seph smiles at Ken, then glances at her cell phone as two text messages arrive in short order.<br><br>"Yeah, and it looks like someone found a lead-ish sort of thing.&nbsp; Anybody feel like a hike?&nbsp; I could go for a hike in the woods.&nbsp; Or something."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>15-08-2011, 14:00:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elsa looks down at her cellphone as she slowly takes a sip of her Shirley Temple. Setting the drink down she picks up the cellphone and flips it open to see who had text her and notices that it was Seph.&nbsp; Shaking her head a small smirk crosses her lips she quickly finishes up her drink and sets a twenty on the bar. “Thanks for the drink and the story Fellas but my friends are looking for me so I have to head out.”<br>Sliding off the bar stool she sends a text to Sandra and Seph saying that she will be waiting in the lobby by the hotel doors for them. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>16-08-2011, 10:27:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra didn't actually order any drinks, so she completed the circuit as if she had just been taking a survey of the hotel's restaurant and bar.&nbsp; Once that was done, she continued out, heading over towards the lobby.<br><br>Once at the lobby, she gave Elsa a placid smile.&nbsp; "Thanks.&nbsp; I wanted to investigate but didn't really want to go on my own, not speaking the language.&nbsp; I may be able to get Ken to teach me basic Japanese before we get to Japan, but there just isn't time here for German."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>16-08-2011, 20:07:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul grins at Seph. "Oh, but you are a pretty face with a cute rack. I just know that your head isn't empty."<br><br>When the texts come in, he nods. "I think a walk in the woods would be rather relaxing. I presume that the rest of the girls will join us?" He stands and turns to Ken. "Ken, would you do me the honor of helping me escort these fine, beautiful ladies on a pleasant walk in the woods?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-08-2011, 16:21:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The trip to the edge of the woods doesn't take too long. Twelve thousand square kilometers is a lot of ground to cover though, especially when a lot of that ground goes up and down, rather than staying decently flat. Still, Fate has a habit of putting Scions where there need to be at a given point in time, so perhaps a stroll in the woods will turn something up after all.<br><br>((I'd like details of what people want to do please)).
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-08-2011, 16:57:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra parked the vehicle in the lot, stepping out into the warm sunshine and relaxing breeze.&nbsp; As her boots crunched into the dirt, she couldn't help but feel more at home.&nbsp; No matter the language, no matter the area, civilization always felt cold and isolating in a place where anyone could end up Fatebound.&nbsp; Too many people ended up hiding things; here in the forest, everything was right there if you knew how to look.<br><br>"Keep watch for notable natural formations," she said to everyone as she moved along.&nbsp; Her eyes bounced through the trees, the rocks, the dirt below, searching for any sort of clue.&nbsp; If she was lucky, she'd be able to find a trail, a path, or a set of tracks to follow.&nbsp; "Geysers, big rocks, maybe mountains or waterfalls.&nbsp; The oracle that I know needs to be at a specific spot like that in order to channel her gift, so that's probably our best bet."&nbsp; Her demeanor easily shifted as her pace picked up, not leaving the others behind but not afraid to let her stride carry her with more confidence than she'd shown glancing through the more populated areas.<br><br>For now, she would let herself just wander and search, her Predatory Focus eager to find a trail and lead them to the next stage of the journey.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: AndyZ rolled: 8d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: Perception+Survival<br>Result: 2, 4, 4, 1, 2, 9, 2, 1, <br>For: 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, <br>Total: 2<br><br>Legend spent to reroll<br><br>Roll Result: AndyZ rolled: 8d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: Perception+Survival<br>Result: 3, 5, 5, 6, 5, 6, 6, 9, <br>For: 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, <br>Total: 2</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>29-08-2011, 05:33:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Though Elsa was an admirer of the beauty of the great outdoors and she may have even bike through some of the more popular trails in her hometown she was by no means an expert. Something that was quite obvious by her tourist-like gawking as she looks over at her surroundings.&nbsp; <br><br>“Good lord this place is so awesome.” &nbsp;is all she could muster after she finally snaps out of her stupor. <br><br>“So um Sandra...” &nbsp;she was about to says as she turns to look at her direction only to see her already heading toward the woods as she finishes mentioning something about mountains and waterfalls. <br><br>“Hey wait up it's your turn to play tour guide now. After all I was nice enough to play it for you at the bar.” &nbsp;she says as she runs to catch up to her. “Besides I wouldn't know the first thing to do in a situation like this.” &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-08-2011, 13:39:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra looked back to Elsa, her thoughts snapping back to the here and now rather than bouncing all the way back to years and decades ago to measure how this forest had been forming.&nbsp; "Oh, right, sorry," she said with a bit of embarrassment.&nbsp; Some degree of excitement was showing within her at the chance to get back to nature.&nbsp; "I'll try to teach you how to track as we go."<br><br>She slowed down her gait, moving her eyes back down to the ground.&nbsp; "What you have to watch for is signs of change.&nbsp; The forest itself doesn't actually want to change all that much; rocks stay where they are, branches may fall off the trees, but they lay unbroken until stepped on."<br><br>She moved over towards a particular stone, which had a number of layers visible upon one side, and knelt down beside it.&nbsp; After taking a good look to make sure she could reset it, she pushed the side of the rock to make it look completely even.&nbsp; "See, normally this type of stone would be laying like this."&nbsp; Then she pushed upon the side, bringing back the layers to visibility.&nbsp; "It's a disturbance from the natural order.&nbsp; Someone or something must have moved it.&nbsp; May have just been an animal, but this is the sort of thing you want to watch for."<br><br>She stood back up.&nbsp; "I'm not seeing too much just yet, but I can also try to explain matters if you like.&nbsp; I wonder if we should ask the townsfolk about natural wonders, though, places of natural power like waterfalls, geysers, caves and the like in order to check those out."&nbsp; Her eyes glance about through the trees, hoping to see something of the like.&nbsp; "I know a Sibyl, and unless she's up on a mountain, she can't use her gift, so it'd be a great place to check.&nbsp; Also, I don't know if anyone knows where she lives, but it'd really help to get an article of clothing to start tracking."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>30-08-2011, 15:56:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Remind me to invite you along on the next archaeological expedition I'm helping," Seph mutters, tagging along near the back, listening intently to Sandra (and trying not to ogle Elsa in the bargain).&nbsp; "Although asking the townspeople would be mostly useful, would it not also tip off anyone...uhm.&nbsp; Never mind.&nbsp; If they're paying enough attention to care who we ask, they already know we're here.&nbsp; Silly idea, really."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>30-08-2011, 18:45:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">Ophelia had stayed silent this whole time, quite content to let her mind try to figure out exactly what the hell they were suppose to do. She even stayed silent while piling out of the vehicle to begin the walk in the woods - at least until Sandra started giving lessons on how to tell when something had been through the area.<br><br>“Excuse me. I am little confused. Ve are going to valk this vhole forest? Do you have idea of how big forest is?” She was seeing some seriously large errors in thought patterns by this point, and while she knew Fate, the capricious bitch that they were, would put them where they needed to be, the logistics of the situation were glaringly obvious.<br><br>“Perhaps I should point things out. This forest is, for those of you that are Americans, over seven thousand miles. Twice the length between your New York and Los Angeles and then some. Big area. Ve cannot valk this vhole forest and find oracle. It is not possible. Do ve know oracle name? Do ve know vhat oracle looks like? Do ve know vhere oracle’s house is? If not, then ve looking for, vhat do Americans say?, needle in pile of hay. If ve go to hamlets and ask for person vith no name, vith no picture, vith no address - people vill think ve are silly and laugh us off. If ve go valking in forest vith no idea of vhat ve are looking for, ve will end up lost. Best ve can hope for is titanspawn to show up - and even then, ve could be vay off.”<br><br>She was frustrated because, in all honesty, nothing made sense to her and she wasn’t too keen on just wandering around in circles in the Black Forest. “Looking at rocks and snapped branches is okay, but plenty animals out here. You have no vay of knowing vhat did vhat and rocks not tell you vhere oracle is.” Did she have a better solution? Considering she was operating on little sleep, didn’t know what she was doing and was utterly frustrated - no, she did not. The best thing she could think of was chartering a helicopter to low over the forest in the hopes of spotting something. At least that wouldn’t have them wandering lost.</span></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>30-08-2011, 18:56:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'll be happy to come along if you'd like me to take a look sometime, Seph," she said, giving a soft smile.&nbsp; "I don't know as much about just rocks except as they relate to the wilderness, but I'd be happy to least try and investigate."<br><br>The question of tipping people off made her smile go more solemn but determined.&nbsp; "If people know about oracles, they know about us and that we're coming.&nbsp; They'll probably set some sort of a trap, as they all so often do, but the alternative is to do nothing and let the bad guy win.&nbsp; That's not something I'm willing to do."<br><br>When Ophelia spoke up, Sandra nodded, glad that the girl was thinking.&nbsp; "Let's split up, then.&nbsp; Do the rest of you from New Orleans have some more information on the oracle, her name, face and residence?&nbsp; Somebody go with Ophelia, check out her home, and if you can, get me an article of clothing so that I can track her.&nbsp; If you can't, at least ask around town, find out where in the forest she liked to hang out and where her place of power would be.&nbsp; You all have my number, or if you don't, it's 612-937-8194."<br><br>She looked back down to the ground.&nbsp; "I'll keep going.&nbsp; Fate can be kind sometimes, and I think it might end up leading us in the right direction, but I'd love to have someone collecting information to share with the group just in case.&nbsp; Everyone go with who you think is the best course of action, but I expect that this way will be more dangerous."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Iniquitous</strong> on <strong>30-08-2011, 19:17:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;" class="bbc_font">“You decide to split up party to go and look for information based on hope that one of the four know something? So ve now go in different directions and hope one group or other, or both in really bad case, does not run into titanspawn? That is bad idea. Very bad idea. Vhy not throw leaf in air and go vhere vind blows? Better chance that vay.”<br><br>She didn’t really know what to do but she knew that splitting up was one of the worst ideas. As a team they stood a chance of surviving. As individuals, that chance dropped significantly. Fact of the matter was that she was not a detective. She understood the basics of how to search for something lost, but one had to know exactly what they were looking for in order to find it. She also understood that groups had to work cohesively, which she had yet to see happen.<br><br>“But if the leader of group vishes to vander through forest, ve vander through forest. Just pick direction and start valking. Standing here discussing rocks is nice but not good for finding oracle.” She had joined the party late and assumed Sandra was the leader simply because she was the one who consistently decided on what to do without ever waiting for input or even questions from the others. She was fine with that so long as the girl stopped charging ahead without considering everything around her. She was going to get them lost or killed.</span></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>30-08-2011, 19:34:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra sighed, shaking her head and continuing to walk as she searched for tracks.&nbsp; She didn't try to bother arguing further with Ophelia; if the girl had any actual ideas, or was willing to do something, she would have said so.&nbsp; People who constantly whined about conditions rather than actually being willing to fight and do their best to better a situation were usually the first to die, but it explained why her own mother had done so much to make sure that Sandra had never been pampered.<br><br>"It disturbs me that you feel we need a leader," Sandra said.&nbsp; "I've had some pretty bad experiences with them; people who figure that being born of Zeus, Osiris or Odin means that they're naturally the best ones to boss everyone around.&nbsp; Anyone else want us to go that route?"&nbsp; She kept her eyes down, perpetually watching for some sort of marking or sign to allow her expert tracking skills to come into play.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>30-08-2011, 21:39:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ken had a million things running in his head when the little conflict between Sandra and Ophelia made him stop what he was doing. There were no words for what he then did next as he took her by the arm whispered in her ear and walked her away from the group and back towards the town and the hotel. Just as quickly as it had taken them to get there was just as quick as it was for them to get back. He went up to her room, helped her pack up her things and then called to a rental car service for them to head to the Baden Airport.<br><br>He was going to return her to her life. There was no longer a reason for her to be stuck here in a Band that was still in its infancy. And the debate about leadership that was about to occur was something that he cared little about since it was going to be worked out at some point. He just hoped that it did not end up getting them killed. But for now Ophelia and getting her back to her life was his only concern.<br><br>He shot a text over to Sandra, “Be back tonight, taking Ophelia to the airport. She is going home.” It was going to take him quite a bit of time to get to the airport and then to get back to the hotel so he felt it fair to send a message to the “leader” of the Band. This way there was at least an explanation for his actions. He was protecting a fellow human being and setting her back along to her true fate of being a famous actress and dancer blessing the hearts with the beauty of her art.<br><br>That is exactly what he did as he ordered a second rental car and drove her away from this horrible other side of the world filled with titan spawn and other bad guys.<br><br>Later that day, much closer to sunset when he was escorting Ophelia to the gate under assumed name that was preventing her from being found out. He walked her to the gate and hugged her. He gave her his business card. “If you ever need anything, I will be there to help you after you call that number.” That was the last words that he said to her before she went about her life of beauty and art. He was going to start heading back but he was not going to be expected back the hotel for at least a couple of hours.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 02:55:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Ophelia and Ken left, Sandra simply nodded her goodbye, keeping most of her dedication focused upon trying to find something she could track.&nbsp; So far, she didn't seem to be having much luck, but she was tenacious and diligent, ready and willing to continue for the rest of the day.<br><br>After some time, though, she started talking, though she kept walking and searching.&nbsp; "So, one idea that I've been playing with, and I'd be curious to hear what the rest of you think.&nbsp; It's pretty difficult to get Scions drunk; I know I have to go through some significant difficulty, and I'm not even a demigod yet.&nbsp; So I've been thinking that maybe drinks could be specifically designed for this, or maybe crafted in that regard."&nbsp; Her tone was more thoughtful, something abstract to consider while working on the trail.&nbsp; "It could really hit off, and maybe even become fashionable among the types who truly love their alcohol and want to prove their vigor.&nbsp; Probably just a stupid idea, I have those from time to time, but it makes me wonder.&nbsp; What do you think?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 05:29:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What, you mean like...like potions of drunken-ness?&nbsp; Or something?"<br><br>Seph shrugs and smiles.<br><br>"Not all of us can hold our booze like a child of Dion Issacs and his Beckys.&nbsp; Quite the opposite.&nbsp; So I can't imagine it'd be all that difficult.&nbsp; Just don't let the mortals try the stuff.&nbsp; Alcohol poisoning makes for rotten PR."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 10:13:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"True. Then again, if anyone can do that, it would be the Scions of the Aesir." He glances over to Elsa and smirks. "From what I've heard, some of them really know how to party."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 18:14:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I was really just thinking some sort of super-alcohol," Sandra said, sounding a little embarrassed but deciding to open up anyway.&nbsp; "Everyone else has all this money and has figured out their best way of making lots of cash for travel expenses, so I'm just wondering what I can do."&nbsp; She dropped to a knee as she thought she spotted something, moving branches and deadwood to uncover nothing more impressive than deer tracks.&nbsp; She kept moving.&nbsp; "It'd be sold to Scions with super endurance where ordinary alcohol just doesn't do anything anymore.&nbsp; Maybe it's just a dumb idea."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 05:35:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Money..."<br><br>Seph sighs.<br><br>"Well, if you need help, I could always...<em>arrange</em> matters.&nbsp; Kind of."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 06:22:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just an offer to see who else would be interested, considerations on what we could do."&nbsp; She started to feel a little better about things, as if some of her self-conscious nature was starting to fade as the options abounded.&nbsp; "Obviously, if some people aren't interested, nobody's forced in.&nbsp; This would just be something we could try to do when we have time, after the oracle matters are dealt with, or while travelling."<br><br>Turning over a leaf in her hands, she stopped suddenly to shrug.&nbsp; "Or if nobody's interested, I can keep thinking.&nbsp; I'm just starting to wonder if I should try to enjoy more of life than just dealing with the various titanspawn."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 06:24:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph gives her friend a shy smile.<br><br>"Want me to make a few calls, then?&nbsp; I know a couple people might help work this sort of thing out.&nbsp; And, uhm, stuff."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 01:20:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not right now," she replied, giving a soft smile with a shake of her head.&nbsp; "I think the most important thing would be figuring out how to do it at all.&nbsp; Maybe a specifically designed plant or something..."<br><br>She seemed to feel a little better, just making conversation and pondering random topics as she searched.&nbsp; Tracking was a slow and tedious process, but Sandra was determined, focusing her efforts<br><br>After a bit, she got a text, checking her phone.&nbsp; "Ken will be back later and meet us at the hotel."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 08:32:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, that might not be a bad idea. I can probably ask Dad if he knows of anything that we could use; he's been around, and has probably heard of something. But yes, we'll deal with that after we've found the oracles."<br><br>He pauses, slipping on his sunglasses, and smiles. "No, I'm not doing the 'Too Cool to Be Here' thing. I take after Dad's 'acquisition specialist' nature, and these help me to see things that others want to keep hidden."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 19:35:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra took a moment to glance over at Paul's mention of the sunglasses.&nbsp; "I just figured they were one of your boons.&nbsp; Even if not, they look cool, so don't worry."&nbsp; She gave a soft smile of reassurance before going back to searching for clues.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>04-09-2011, 23:18:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elsa was not sure of what exactly was happening as Ken suddenly swooped up Ophelia and rushed off with her. She understood that there was going to be conflict amongst the band as they tried to work together but there was no reason to simply remove her as he did. <br><br>Figuring it was best not to get involved she simply returned her attentions back to the conversation at hand. “Well as I stated earlier I am not much of a drinker personally but I do have a few connections in various brewing industries that I can call on to help in this endeavor if you really want to get this project off the ground.” &nbsp;<br><br>"Heck who know I might even be willing to act as a spokesperson for the commercials or something but for now let's see if we can find some clues about our missing Oracle.”&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>“Speaking of drinking I suggest we head to the local bar around here as it's the best place to start looking for answers about the oracle and then perhaps a local guide to find out about the terrain if you really want to know about waterfalls , and natural rock formations or whatever.” &nbsp;she says as she looks over at Sandra and gives her a playful wink. <br><br>“After all I may not be that knowledgeable about getting around in the forest but when it comes to the ways a tourist and where to go for information I am an expert.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 00:41:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra finally stood up, brushing off her jeans as frustration creased over her features.&nbsp; "I'm not seeing anything," she said with some irritation in her tone.&nbsp; "Hopefully we're not on too much of a time limit, but I guess we'll find out one way or the other."<br><br>She nodded politely at the mention of going to the bar.&nbsp; "Sounds like the best bet," she agreed.&nbsp; "Besides, I wouldn't mind a drink."&nbsp; She sent a text message, adding, "I'll let Ken know so that he knows where to find us."<br><br>It didn't take too long to get back to the car, and once more she was happy to hop into the driver's seat.&nbsp; "As far as the brewery, yeah, it's an idea I'm playing with for when we don't have some time to waste.&nbsp; I'd be happy to just split profits with everyone who wants in, including Ken if he does.&nbsp; We'll find out if he does based on the text I sent him, but it sounds like it could work, at least."<br><br>Sandra looked as frustrated as she must have felt; she was used to being able to track just about anything and wasn't sure what she was doing wrong, if anything.&nbsp; "A guide could be useful, but I'm not sure if having someone with us when it happens would be all that helpful.&nbsp; Just getting a detailed map which has such information, or knowing where to go in order to get to the places of power would probably be best.&nbsp; Or maybe someone knows something about an oracle for the area."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 23:59:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul pulls out his Google map printout again, and starts manipulating it. "Getting a map of the area isn't that tough, especially for me. Thing is, we've got to know what we're looking for before I can find it on the map and figure out how to get there." He grins sheepishly, "Getting from Point A to Point B is a talent that I inherited from my father, and I admit it's come in handy several times in my chosen career."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>06-09-2011, 00:05:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra nodded, moving over to take a glance at the GPS.&nbsp; "That'd help.&nbsp; In my experience, oracles generally need a specific place of power from which they can sense the threads of Fate.&nbsp; A waterfall, a natural rock formation, a cave, something like that.&nbsp; If you can try to find some of those, maybe try to pick out which ones might be more or less famous, it'd definitely narrow down our search."<br><br>After the glance at the system, she continued towards the car.&nbsp; "Let's head on back towards the bar, give Ken some time to come back and Paul a chance to search, as well as let Elsa ask around."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 22:29:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Night eventually fell, shrouding the area in darkness. The local news seemed dominated by the latest fatal accident .. the third in a month .. where a tourist car went into a river. One body was recover from the vehicle, with there believed to be three others missing. Various people were interviewed, and they seemed to believe that a combination of unfamiliarity with local roads, poor weather conditions and evidence of alcohol found in the most recent crash had provided a fatal recipe.<br><br>Somberly dressed figures proclaimed that something must be done about the situation before any more accidents happened.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>08-09-2011, 23:08:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Over at the bar, Sandra sat quietly, occasionally chatting up a conversation with people but with limited success.&nbsp; She didn't mind running her way through various drinks, hoping to help herself just blend in and appear to be a mere tourist, but careful observation showed that she never had more than a mere buzz.&nbsp; However, all she was getting was tourist sights, which was beginning to frustrate her as the time went on.<br><br>She glanced at the people on the television, curious to see what they were planning, what else they would attempt to do in order to stop these accidents.&nbsp; It seemed a strange leap to her, and Fate had shown her the lack of coincidences that she hadn't ruled out the possibility that the people on the television were connected to these issues to begin with.&nbsp; "Oh?" she asked politely to a few of the other bar patrons, throwing a bit of sway into her step to sell the bit.&nbsp; "What should be done?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 06:24:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elsa looks over at Sandra and shakes her head as she realizes that her companion was not having the best of luck in finding out anything. Walking up to the bar and ordering one of the local beers on tap she attempts to chat of the people at the bar to see what she can find out. <br><br>Turning to one of the patrons as she waits for her drink she nods over toward Sandra “Excuse me but you wouldn't be able to help me and my friend out would you. We are thinking of heading out to the Black forest in the morning and was looking for some locals that the typical tourist wouldn't hit up. You know areas like a hidden mountain trails or tranquil streams or ponds, or maybe even something like a waterfall or a natural cavern. “<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: avorae rolled: 5d10<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: manipulation + presence<br>Result: 10, 6, 4, 1, 2, <br>For: 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, <br>Total: 2</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 05:28:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Meanwhile, Seph retreats to their suite to make a few calls, trade emails, and generally perform the equivalent of ELINT...officially off the record, of course, but it's never, ever that simple for a Daughter of the Gods.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 21:22:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A couple of the locals muse over Elsa's question, and begin debating the merits of different places. When they mention the "Blackman's Falls" an old man (he looks to be at least 80) looks up from his schnapps and injects a sharp "Nein!". <br><br>"Be reasonable, Gunther." one says. "Even if there was any truth to those stories of yours, that was a long time ago now. The war is history, and so are they."<br><br>His companion nods, turning to Elsa. "Please, pay no attention to him. He's an old man."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 21:31:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra watched the exchange between the people, giving Elsa a brief but appreciative look as everyone conversed.&nbsp; What really caught her attention, however, was the older gentleman with the seemingly sour disposition.&nbsp; Her interest piqued, she slipped herself up from the bar, grabbing her drink to carry with her to take a seat at his table.<br><br>Sandra had never been overly talented at conversations for extended periods as Scions went, but she still knew enough to play a part.&nbsp; Elsa was thrown another glance, affirmation for her to continue with the others, as she took a minute to listen and smile to the old man.&nbsp; "I'll bet you have all sorts of amazing stories," she said, taking her seat with a little bit of feigned difficulty and pulling out her cell phone to lay upon the table.&nbsp; "My grandfather had some really amazing tales about the woods back home as well.&nbsp; Would you mind if I recorded them while I listened?"&nbsp; Her face was a bright smile of anticipation, eager to learn what he had to teach, hopeful he'd be willing to share.<br><br>When the barmaid came back around, Sandra pulled out a few more bills to get the old man another schnapps, letting Elsa get the directions to where while she found out the when and how.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>16-09-2011, 01:18:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Well old or not my friend seems to be quite interested in his stories but of course she is always like that. I like to just find the beautiful spots that are rarely traveled for my photos but she has to know the history and myths behind the spots as well.”&nbsp; Elsa says as she gives a slight grin. “For her that is just as important as the beauty itself. She says that it makes the location even more special in her eyes when she actually visits it.”<br><br>Taking a sip of her beer she continues, “Of course seeing as how he objects I am guessing he may have some interesting stories to tell about this Blackman's Falls. So would you mind showing me where it is cause my interest has been piqued as well now”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-09-2011, 20:12:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ignoring the pointed looks of the others, the older man speaks. "You do not want to go there. None of you. Yes, I am old, but my wits are not gone yet. I was a boy then, just a boy. Too young to have been called up when your Allies were sweeping all before them. I was trying to trap rabbits in the woods. Times were hard. I saw a group of men, some were prisoners, soldiers I think, others with guns guarded them. I heard them talking where I hid, they were Werewolves."<br><br>He paused, glaring at the younger men. One cleared his throat before softly adding "Not monsters, obviously. Werewolves were to hide, come out after the war and fight on, yes?"<br><br>"I know I what&nbsp; I heard." repeated the older man. "They killed a bunch of the prisoners, slit their throats and tossed them into the pool at the base of the falls. The rest, they marched in behind the falls and never came out."<br><br>"There's no cave there." replied the other man. He turned to look at the group and gave a shrug, as if to say <em>what can you do?</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>16-09-2011, 20:30:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra tapped the Record button as the old man told the tale, listening with a faraway stare of fascination to egg him on into giving the entire story.&nbsp; Once it was done, she stopped the recording, sending a copy to the rest of the Band save Elsa, along with the note: "If anyone can find more information about Blackman's Falls, please send to everyone."<br><br>After that, although she continued to listen, Sandra moved over to the window to check the moon phase.&nbsp; She wasn't sure if it differed in Germany from the United States, but it made a lot more sense to simply look than to ask around.&nbsp; She had a pretty good feeling it would be full tonight.<br><br>Everyone knew the legends of werewolves and that their bane was silver.&nbsp; Sandra didn't have any silver, obviously, but she'd heard stories about Lunargent and being able to coat weapons in the stuff when sufficiently talented in the moon.&nbsp; If desperation became strong enough, it would hopefully become a talent that she was able to pick up.&nbsp; If all else failed, though, nothing could forever survive a perpetual assault of bullets.<br><br>"Could you give me directions?" she finally asked, looking to the younger men.&nbsp; Thoughtful planning had torn away her facade of drunken tourism, but she had more to worry about than simply playing games with these people.&nbsp; At least now they had a better idea of where to go.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-09-2011, 22:58:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Up in the room, listening idly to the streaming audio of the conversation in the bar, Seph sets about researching the details being passed along...topo maps, old articles, historical research databases, the works.&nbsp; And, not that she'll admit it to the others, a few 'family' networks as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 04:38:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				“My now I really must see this Blackman's Falls.” &nbsp;Elsa finally says after she heard the old man's tale. “I mean I am not sure of what to really make of the tale itself but if there truly is a hidden cave back there then image all the old artifacts and relics that might be back there from the war or who knows what else.” <br><br>Finishing up her beer and setting the glass upon the bar she slips off her stool and looks over at Sandra. “Well it looks like we just might have found just the spot we were looking for. I say we go ahead and turn in so that we can get an early start in the morning. After all it would not do to try to travel there at night no matter how much you may way to.” &nbsp;she says as she nods toward one of the televisions. “After all we don't want to end up like those tourists did.” &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 19:34:46</strong>
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				With a number of plans, Sandra sent out a text message to the entire group, Elsa included so that she would know what's going on.&nbsp; "Let's all meet up at the hotel suite in an hour.&nbsp; If anyone can pick up some silver, do it.&nbsp; Same with collecting information.&nbsp; After we regroup, I suggest our next stop is Blackman's Falls.&nbsp; We probably want to go while the moon is still out, but I'm good with going in the morning if that's what people prefer."<br><br>While others would be prepping, Sandra had done about all she could, so she took the chance to pick up some new clothes.&nbsp; It had been a while, and the chance for shopping always helped clear her nerves and let her get a fresh perspective to consider things in a way she'd previously missed.&nbsp; Besides, if she got lucky, she might be able to find a silver ring or two for impromptu boxing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 23:51:24</strong>
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				Paul has been doing what he's very good at... blending in and not being noticed. At the mention of Blackman's Falls, he perks up a bit. Within moments, he's looking up how to get there.<br><br>At Sandra's text, he slips beside Seph. "You seem..." he says, affecting a local-ish accent, "... to be missing something. A woman of your beauty should not be unadorned as you are. Come, I buy you a simple something that sets off your beauty." A quick wink, and he offers his arm to Seph.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>24-09-2011, 04:28:10</strong>
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				When the hour went by, Sandra came back into the hotel suite, carrying a few bags with her.&nbsp; Her worn out clothes had been replaced with a few new sets, but everything still looked to be roughly the same, boots, jeans, and a T-shirt.&nbsp; If she had anything else in the bags, she didn't make any mention for the moment.&nbsp; Her thoughts were quickly travelling back to the task at hand.<br><br>After packing, she grabbed a can of soda before popping back down into the main room and claiming a spot on the sofa.&nbsp; "Well, everyone knows what I've got," she said, a little nervously.&nbsp; She wasn't used to being the leader, but she couldn't shake the feeling that perhaps she was heading in that direction.&nbsp; "Anyone got anything else to add?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>26-09-2011, 02:20:20</strong>
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				The falls themselves are about 5 or 6 miles outside of down. The area is very rugged, so it doesn't tend to see much in the way of tourists or campers, though there is a campsite about 2 miles from them. Interestingly, the Blackman is the Germanic term for the Bogeyman, and while there is a little linguistic drift, that does seem to be the original root of the name. The falls flow into the river that passes the town, and is the same one as was in the earlier news report.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>30-09-2011, 09:02:08</strong>
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				Ken - Car Jumping Extraordinaire<br><br>Going 150MPH in the woods with your lights turned off was most likely not the best idea to do when you were a man that Fate had to get someplace but then again maybe it was Fate that was making him feel this sense of dread as he was driving along the roads pushing him to go faster and faster back to the Inn that they were at, though it was what happened as he made it to the road that was just less than about a football field away from the Inn that threw him for a loop, a tree fell down in front of his car, which his rather fast car decided it was a good idea to fly through the air with all kinds of wilderness around them.<br><br>This is where time seemed to stand still as he was in the air, off the ground that was seeming to get more far away as the seconds ticked away but gravity was going to kick in any second now to send him hurdling back towards the ground in what was most likely going to be his last act, that was not something that he was going to allow. He punched through the windshield of the car as he saw that the car was traveling in an arc meaning that the head of the car was headed straight down, using the fact that the car was going to hit the ground before him, he pulled himself to the hood of the car, as he started to run up it till he could stand on the trunk as the car first made impact with the ground with a sickening crunch to be heard as the car hit the ground with glass flying out of the two headlights and the accordion like effect on the engine as he realized that the car was bouncing and about to tip not having really stopped after hitting the ground.<br><br>Ken jumped forward with the car now making it so that the headlights were in the air rather than the tail which also broke as it hit the ground with Ken not hitting the ground but finding that he had jumped from the tail to the front end of the car as it flipped up, with the cars momentum not allowing for a full flip the front end tilted back into the direction of the ground as the roof of the car skid across the road with sparks coming out from under it as the roof came into place along the ground with Ken moving so that he was in the center of the scrapping car that stopped sliding about 20 yards short of the hotel.<br><br>He stepped off of it and looked at it, he was not sure how to explain that. With all of the loud ruckus he was sure to have attracted the attention of those inside. But for now he needed to assess the damage.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 08:39:10</strong>
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				The sudden crash jostled Sandra's attention, and she whirled herself over to the window, forcing it open to get a better look.&nbsp; She barely had it cracked when she saw the source of the disturbance, quickly recognizing the man standing on the wreckage of the vehicle.&nbsp; "Ken!"&nbsp; Before her reflexes had time to kick in, she launched herself out the window, grabbing with both arms onto the nearby streetlamp.&nbsp; The inertia spun her into a half-turn, swinging and spinning around before she let go once more, breaking into a run mid-fall to land upon one of the parked pickup trucks and keep moving towards him.<br><br>Her eyes shot around the forest as her combat reflexes kicked in, rushing to his side to protect him as her hand fished rapidly within her purse to get her gun ready.&nbsp; Careful examination revealed that she'd gotten a new set of clothes, which both fit her better and looked cleaner, although they likely would start to get torn with her casual exuberance and haste to aid her friends.&nbsp; The weapon was soon out of her purse, pointed out towards the trees as she got close enough to the warped steel to guard Ken's back.<br><br>She had no idea what had caused this, but simple questions could wait until safety was assured.&nbsp; No more Scions were going to die on her watch if she could help it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 23:42:12</strong>
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				As Sandra leaped into action, so did Paul. He pauses a moment at the window, assessing his chances of descending in the same manor as Sandra, then dropping down on the street lamp that Sandra swung from. As he landed, his eyes scanned the area, a Glock pistol at his side. (He's holding it somewhat awkwardly, as if he's not used to carrying a pistol... which he isn't.)<br><br>After an initial scan not seeing any obvious threats, he drops to the ground and heads towards the wrecked car.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 03:07:22</strong>
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				Elsa had decided to stay at the hotel bar for a few moments longer to see if she could dig up anything else of interest but without much luck. She was just about to head back to the room when the noise from outside caught her attention. Running to the nearest window she could only watch in rapt fascination as Ken displayed his acrobatic skills as he kept himself from being crushed by the automobile.<br><br>She was only shaking out of her state once she heard Sandra's voice and saw her running toward Ken with Paul right behind her having scrambled down a light-pole. Heading out of the bar and making her way toward the exit<br><br>“Hey Ken are you alright?” She asks as she finally catches up to the others.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 04:30:14</strong>
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				Seph is...well, rather behind the curve, as taking the time to pack up her laptop before coming in pursuit (proper operational security's a pain in the ass some days) has her arrive after Elsa.<br><br>"What...what happened?&nbsp; I heard a crash and...stuff."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>07-10-2011, 20:40:58</strong>
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				Ken looked around to all of his fellow Scions as he stood there on the car with the only thing to defend himself being the knives that were still strapped to his arm though he was not exactly sure how he got through all of the airport security with them but somehow he had. The car that he was driving had been totaled. Insurance was going to be his best friend on this one. He looked over to Sandra who was the first on the scene to his accident. He was without a scratch though his shirt was a little torn from when he had punched through the window to get out and run up the car.<br><br>"A tree fell in front of me and my car decided to use it as a ramp. I have no idea why the tree fell but it would not hurt to confirm that the tree was not intentionally dropped. I am guessing that one of the locals has either called the authorities or at least a tow truck by this point so we are going to have to work quickly on checking the tree out." Ken hopped off the car and reached inside of it to pull out the carrying case that he always had with him in some way. It was undamaged from the accident.<br><br>He opened the top of the case and pulled the sheath that was inside and slid it into his left belt loop on his pants with it sliding in before it stopped about three-fourths of the way where it was stuck in the loop or so it seemed. His fingers came upon the white and gold hilt of the sword and pulled it out in a quick motion, the blade reflected in the moonlight as if it was a mirror. "The Kiss of the Sun," he spoke as if he was invoking some kind of chant but it was just the name of the blade that he wielded in his hands at the moment. His finest weapon in the opinion of all, including his mother.<br><br>His head turned over in the direction of the tree. "We need to check it out fast, before all of the others get here."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>07-10-2011, 21:17:09</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://imageshack.us/m/827/293/v311259.jpg)</div><br>Sandra dashed quickly over to investigate as soon as she confirmed that Ken was uninjured, although she kept on listening to his explanation of events.&nbsp; Her flashlight slipped quickly out from her purse, slipping into her off hand with the practiced ease of someone who was used to dual wielding a gun and flashlight.&nbsp; The full moon's light left it only partially necessary to get extra illumination, but if there was any clue, any hint of what had happened, she didn't want to miss it for no reason other than laziness.<br><br>She was gone less than a minute before the flashlight shut off, soon pounding back to the others with a jagged, burnt branch to show the others.&nbsp; "The tree's been struck by lightning," she explained, letting them see for themselves if they so chose.&nbsp; "No deliberate signs of it having been tampered with by anyone, though."&nbsp; If anyone wanted the charred wood for examination, she would offer it over.<br><br>"I suggest we go back inside.&nbsp; If it wasn't just an accident, then they're playing with us and testing us, and probably watching right now."&nbsp; Her eyes flipped back to Ken.&nbsp; "If you're willing, I'd like you to come back to the suite with us.&nbsp; With Ophelia gone, even if you don't want to double up with Paul, there'll be a room free for you if Elsa and Seph share.&nbsp; I can take the couch or just not sleep, but I'll feel better knowing you're in range of help."<br><br>Barring any sort of objection, she holstered her weapon, starting back up towards the room once more to explain and share all the information that everyone has collected so far.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 06:24:36</strong>
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				By now the accident had attracted other attention, a pair of the night staff appearing on the scene, exclaiming what a miracle it was that no one had been injured, and assuring everyone who would listen that such things didn't happen around here, bar freak occurrences. Of course, the nervous glances they kept shooting towards the huge superstore when they thought no one was looking did undercut that somewhat.<br><br>One promised that services would be there in the morning to clear up everything, and have the car dealt with too. They seemed quite keen to get everyone back inside, as did the policemen who arrived shortly after, though they simply wanted everyone somewhere handy to take statements.<br><br>((If no one feels like lying to them, they'll record statements and leave))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 09:26:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://imageshack.us/m/827/293/v311259.jpg)</div><br>Although Sandra was willing to give a statement, there was quite a few things that she left out, leaving the police to draw whatever conclusions that they so chose.&nbsp; She let her relief show through that she was glad everyone was alright.<br><br>Once everyone was back at the suite, Sandra pulled out her cell phone.&nbsp; "Alright, here's the information that we have so far.&nbsp; A few miles out of town, there's a place Blackman's Falls, and it looks to be our next stop.&nbsp; I sent this message out to everyone, but just in case you didn't get it or it didn't play right, here it is."<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=101427.msg5218030#msg5218030">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 16-09-2011, 20:12:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Ignoring the pointed looks of the others, the older man speaks. "You do not want to go there. None of you. Yes, I am old, but my wits are not gone yet. I was a boy then, just a boy. Too young to have been called up when your Allies were sweeping all before them. I was trying to trap rabbits in the woods. Times were hard. I saw a group of men, some were prisoners, soldiers I think, others with guns guarded them. I heard them talking where I hid, they were Werewolves."<br><br>He paused, glaring at the younger men. One cleared his throat before softly adding "Not monsters, obviously. Werewolves were to hide, come out after the war and fight on, yes?"<br><br>"I know I what&nbsp; I heard." repeated the older man. "They killed a bunch of the prisoners, slit their throats and tossed them into the pool at the base of the falls. The rest, they marched in behind the falls and never came out."<br><br>"There's no cave there." replied the other man. He turned to look at the group and gave a shrug, as if to say <em>what can you do?</em><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"Anyone have any other information on the place that they've been able to dig up or that I missed?" Sandra asked as she took a seat once more, still just a little agitated at Ken's near death experience.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 20:51:26</strong>
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				Paul, also, gave a statement... however, he omitted or changed some details, so as to not betray their divine heritage. Standard procedure for a Scion.<br><br>Later, back in the suite, he's lounging on one of the couches. "Sounds like the killing of the prisoners and dumping them in the pool was a ritual of some sort, a blood sacrifice that opens a portal behind the falls." He wrinkles his nose, "Too bad we don't have a Scion of the Atzlanti with us. As... messy as they are, they know Blood Magic."<br><br>He sits up straight. "Another lead we have is the local superstore. I caught quite a few of the locals glancing that way nervously when they said that things like this didn't happen around here. Something is definitely odd about that store. And, I have a sneaking suspicion that there's another store just like it in Japan where the missing oracle was last seen.<br><br>"I'd be willing to go in there tonight and take a look around. See what I can find out."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 22:08:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://imageshack.us/m/827/293/v311259.jpg)</div><br>Sandra couldn't help but frown; she hadn't considered the possibility of blood magic, and she dearly hoped that that wasn't it.&nbsp; Still, it sounded logical enough as a prospect.&nbsp; "If that's the case," she replied, "then I'll be willing to shed some of my own blood into the pool to see if that'll open it up.&nbsp; Our blood is more powerful than most, after all, so maybe it'll just take a bit of ours to do what takes a full human sacrifice."<br><br>The mention of the superstore made her nod.&nbsp; "I don't really need to sleep all that often," she replied, "so I'm up for that if people want to investigate.&nbsp; If we're going shopping, though, I'm thinking about that maybe we should all get those Bluetooth headset things?&nbsp; Just in case things come up and we do have to split up."&nbsp; She gestured to her ear, not really knowing the full details.&nbsp; "You see them in the movies a lot, but I've seen a few people that have them as well..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 05:29:19</strong>
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				Having given her statement to the police which was thankfully quite brief due to her not seeing much Elsa follows the others up to the hotel room. Taking a seat on the couch she listens to the others go over what they have found out so far.<br><br>Once they have finished she looks around the room as she speaks. “Well Paul you might be right about the blood ritual but it could be something else all together as well. I say we do some more research on the location itself try to find out it's history as well as any myths that deal with it.”<br><br>“As for the mega-mart that is something we can check out now and some of use need to do a little extra shopping anyway so that can kill two birds with one stone and I agree with Sandra about the bluetooths. They could come in handy in a pinch.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 05:55:19</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=101427.msg5357926#msg5357926">Quote from: AndyZ on 18-10-2011, 09:26:11</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Anyone have any other information on the place that they've been able to dig up or that I missed?" Sandra asked as she took a seat once more, still just a little agitated at Ken's near death experience.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Seph, who (somehow) manages to avoid official attention while the others are questioned, just shrugs.<br><br>"Nobody's getting back to me with the usual 'holy expletives, don't even go there' sort of thing that happens whenever I ask about a random dig, so either they aren't hanging out online tonight, or this place is a dead end...ooops!&nbsp; I mean...you know what I mean.&nbsp; Or, thirdly, they're hoping that by not saying jack I'll lose interest or forget it and not end up touching the fence."<br><br>She takes a deep breath.<br><br>"So I think we're going on the right general angle, here.&nbsp; I should have brought those grenades Auntie got me for Christmas last year, shouldn't I?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 06:04:03</strong>
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				Elsa quirks one eyebrow as she looks over at Seph. “Do I even want to know what kind of grenades your Aunt bought you? And why would she buy you grenades in the first place?”&nbsp; &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 06:06:17</strong>
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				"Auntie says that a girl has to be quite capable of defending herself under all manner of unusual circumstances, although in the case of that particular present I think she was making a peculiar jest about academia."&nbsp; Seph shrugs and smiles.&nbsp; "She's got a mean streak, you see."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 09:07:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://imageshack.us/m/827/293/v311259.jpg)</div><br>"Alright," Sandra replied, giving a nod as she stood up.&nbsp; "Anyone who wants to stay behind, rest, research Blackman's Falls and the like is welcome to do so.&nbsp; Everyone else, come on over to this superstore and we'll investigate.&nbsp; I can go several days without sleep, so I'll be fine and will meet up with everyone who stayed behind in the morning.&nbsp; I'd rather it was lit up with sunlight when we go over to find out what's going on."<br><br>She moved back to her room, bringing out a Remington rifle and a bulletproof vest to let the others see.&nbsp; "I have a few things if anyone needs them.&nbsp; I don't expect problems at the megamart, but once we're dealing with werewolves, it's entirely possible.&nbsp; No silver bullets, but maybe my mother will allow me to help form some lunargent when the time comes."<br><br>She came back to sit down.&nbsp; "Any objections?&nbsp; Thoughts?&nbsp; Other information that hasn't been given so far?"&nbsp; It felt so weird to be the one taking charge.&nbsp; She could only hope she was doing a halfway decent job.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 05:36:29</strong>
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				“Yea I can see how that could be considered mean.. I guess.” &nbsp;Elsa says as she gives a slight shrug. “The last gift my aunt bought me was a nice evening gown and a pair of pearl earrings&nbsp; to go with it.”<br><br>Shaking her head she turns to look over at Sandra after she brings out the Remington and bulletproof vest. “I am good I have my own armor if needed and I am better with my fist and I'd prefer a handgun if I did need a firearm.”<br><br>She then stands and stretches. “Well I think I'll join you in the investigation of the Mega-mart as I need to pick up some supplies anyway.” &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 07:46:03</strong>
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				"All right then. I should pick up something bullet resistant myself, although my philosophy is that you can't hurt what you can't hit. Still, it only takes one lucky shot..."<br><br>He shrugs, putting on his glasses. "Well, shall we?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 10:07:18</strong>
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				Ken was the one who really had to make a statement to the cops so he did so and then went up to the suite shortly after to see that all of them were planning some kind of excursion to a store. It was odd to think that there was a store here in the middle of nowhere in Germany. Oddity was usually meant that there was something that was going on. And Ken was not going to pass up on investigating such an oddity so he stood at the door and waited for them all to travel back downstairs once more so that they could head off. Nothing had been done to move him into the suite since he had literally just come from being downstairs with the cops but if he forgot he knew that Sandra was going to remind him.<br><br>He said nothing to the rest of them. Ken was just a statuesque figure waiting for them all to head out as it seemed that they were going to do anyway. Like a gentlemen, he opened the door to allow all of them passage to get out where he was then going to follow behind as the last member, his weapons secure and in place with the carrying case for the Kiss of the Sun on his back.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 11:36:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://imageshack.us/m/827/293/v311259.jpg)</div><br>Sandra simply nodded, leaving the rifle and armor if anyone wanted to try them out or play around, but it wasn't going to be necessary for her for the time being.&nbsp; Her thoughts were still primarily burning through her brain, crackling about like lightning as she fought to make sense of a few things that still confused her.<br><br>"Anyone who wants to come to the store is welcome.&nbsp; Anyone who wants to stay and catch up on rest is likewise welcome to stay here.&nbsp; I'll start picking up camping equipment, just in case, while we're there."&nbsp; She knew that not everyone would be as talented with the wilderness as she, but if problems did arise, she wanted to be able to help out with everyone.&nbsp; "Let's get started."&nbsp; And just like that, she started out the door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 11:56:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The car park seemed fairly deserted as the group approached. The only one moving about was a rather dishevelled looking young man, perhaps in his early 20s. He was swaying a bit as he clutched a bottle of something to his chest, muttering before swinging his arms out in an expression of something.<br><br>Unfortunately whatever he'd been drinking had put paid to his balance, and he ended up sprawled in a wire mesh shopping cart that had sat nearby, legs dangling out of it.<br><br>((Give me a standard Perception roll), anyone with 2 successes can read the spoilered bit below.))<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">You saw him in the bar while the old man was telling his story. He was drinking rather heavily then too.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 12:01:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">7s Perception+Awareness</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: AndyZ rolled: 10d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: <br>Result: 2, 10, 6, 7, 8, 7, 2, 3, 2, 7, <br>For: 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, <br>Total: 7</div></div><br>Sandra stepped out from the van, checking her way around and soon recognized the young man.&nbsp; She moved over and gave him a smile, following her way over to the shopping cart.&nbsp; "Hello again," she said with her best attempt at sweetness.&nbsp; "How are things going?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 14:09:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: avorae rolled: 4d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: perception<br>Result: 8, 4, 2, 7, <br>For: 1, 1, 0, 0, <br>Total: 3</div></div><br>“That is the reason I don't drink that often.” &nbsp;Elsa mumbles to herself as she recognizes the man from earlier. Following behind Sandra she makes her way over to where the young man was and helps to untangle him from the cart. <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 23:18:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">6s Perception + Awareness</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: Lanzlo rolled: 5d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment:<br>Result: 8, 9, 7, 8, 9,<br>For: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,<br>Total: 6</div></div><br>"I agree, Elsa." Still, he approaches, lending a hand to help untangle the young man.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Swordsman18</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 07:23:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ken leaned up next to the door of the van as everyone else seemed preoccupied with something, he was not the one with the keys and it was very obvious to him that it was something that he was not going to happen for quite a while since his car accident was still in the memory of all those that were here. All he wanted to do was to rest up against the van and then just wait for them to head out to the mart. His right hand was rubbing along his left wrist feeling the cold metal that was underneath the covering of his black long sleeve shirt that was much like a sweater to take care of him in the cold.<br><br>Without the van being unlocked he was just forced to rest there and wait on them, saying nothing to the rest of the group that seemed interested in someone over there. He was going to let them work that all out. From the loos of things, all of the other scions had things handled though he kept running his finger along his knives just in case there was going to come a time in which they were to be out and ready to be put to use.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 20:14:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Comment: Seph Per + Aware<br>Result: 4, 10, 5, 5, 7,<br>For: 2, 1, 0, 0, 0,<br>Total: <strong>3</strong></div></div><br>Seph edges over by Ken, eying the fallen drunk warily.<br><br>"I got a bad feeling about this!&nbsp; Unless he's Irish.&nbsp; I mean, they aren't mixed up in this so far's I know...the, uhm, well, you know, right?&nbsp; The other cousins?&nbsp; So, uh, you okay?&nbsp; After the accident and all?"<br><br>She gives him a shy little smile.<br><br>"Did anyone remember to ask if you were okay?&nbsp; I don't mean unhurt."<br><br>She turns back to watch the others.<br><br>"He was in the bar, too, I think.&nbsp; The camera angle was a bit wonky, though.&nbsp; Funny old world that way."&nbsp; She slips one hand into her purse.&nbsp; "Want a grenade?&nbsp; I have extras."&nbsp; And another shy glance.&nbsp; "You are okay, right?&nbsp; Between what happened and having to deal with John Law, I mean.&nbsp; I'm not even really clear on what went down, but here we all are, and you got into a jam, and they're all pretending that nothing happened, which is kind of like the last little family reunion...oh, sorry.&nbsp; You don't want to hear about it, I know..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 20:53:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The flailing arms don't help, but it doesn't take too long to untangle the young man. He sways slightly as he looks around at you all, the slightly unfocused look of someone who has definitely had more than one too many.<br><br>"You ..." he says, in the very deliberate way that drunken words can be over pronounced "You should not be here. No. Shouldn't. Not." His gazes around the band, and his finger points roughly at each of you in turn. "And you shouldn't be here. No, shouldn't. No. No. No." His finger ends up point just off to the left of Sandra, his full circle turn leaving him swaying a little. "And she shouldn't be here either. It's their fault you know. They shouldn't be here either. Should be asleep."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 22:39:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Upon seeing Ken leaning back against the car, Sandra's fingers hopped deftly back into her purse, tossing the keys up into the air with a bit of flair to catch the unlocker and click the doors open for him.&nbsp; With another quick toss, they landed back in her purse, her attention only briefly and infinitesimally diverted from the task at hand.<br><br>"You're part of the heritage group, aren't you?" she asked gently, "I heard about a group that wanted to do some excavation nearby.&nbsp; Is that you and yours?"&nbsp; As she talked to him, her eyes and ears stayed wide open, careful for ambushes.&nbsp; All too often she had been witness to a group attempting to silence an overt speaker and leave everyone in ignorance; she didn't want to fall for such a trick this time.&nbsp; "If you tell us what's going on, we'll deal with it.&nbsp; I'm sure you'd rather that 'they' be truly dead than asleep, but you need to tell us what 'they' are."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 21:55:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No." he announces, shaking his head enough that he almost staggers. "Don' wanna go digging ina .. ina ... holes. You find things. Things find you." He gives a sniff and attempts to take a drink from his bottle. "Aw. 'S all gone now. Why's it gone. It's gone and shouldn't be. Why won't they go instead?" He gestures in the direction of the double doors to the store across the car park.<br><br>"Go WAY" he shouts, drawing back his arm to fling the now empty bottle in that direction.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-11-2011, 22:00:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, look what I have," Sandra said, plucking a $20 from her purse and snapping it to catch his attention further.&nbsp; "Tomorrow you'll be able to start all over again on the drinking with one of these, right?"&nbsp; She leaned in, catching his eyes to focus and hopefully get him talking further.&nbsp; "Tonight, though, you're going to tell us everything you know about the matter.&nbsp; That means that tonight you have to remember, but then tomorrow you can forget again."&nbsp; Her demeanor shifted rapidly back to kind and polite.&nbsp; "That sounds fair, don't you think?&nbsp; Besides, that way we'll be able to deal with everything for you.&nbsp; Tell us about the things, about the holes, and then tomorrow you can get raging drunk."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 11:47:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Doesn't help." he muttered, attempting to focus on the money. "Can't drink nuff makem goway." He looked around at the group. "No one sees them. No one but me. Don't wanna see them. Shouldn't. They're looking at me. Wanting .. wanting .. something." his arm waved loosely back towards the store.<br><br>He blows out a rather strongly smelling breath of air and carefully sits down on the ground. He points towards one empty spot near the doors. "I know her. Well, I don't know her, know her, but I know her. Saw her picture ina paper. Little old lady. She got trampled to death. All those people, doors open, run, run, run, oops. Stupid store."<br><br>He points to another spot. "Don't know them. Don't know any cavemen. They want the dark to go away. Want warm, heat, sun, food. Cold. So cold. Dark. Hungry. Scared." His eyes seem to unfocus a bit. "Make it come back. Have to make it come back again."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>07-11-2011, 22:37:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At the mention of the man talking to a dead lady, Sandra's eyes quickly snapped to Seph.&nbsp; She made a quick gesture of pointing to her own eyes, a simple gesture of eyes open.&nbsp; Hopefully Seph would understand, but if not, she had other ways to make her point clear.<br><br>She gave the young man a bit of time to ramble and get everything off his chest, hoping she could make a bit more sense of the clues.&nbsp; When he pointed, she glanced over to the spot, hoping to see something, some sort of point that she could properly investigate.<br><br>However, she ended up just sitting down next to him, letting him explain everything without any major interruptions.&nbsp; At least she could be there if he saw something again, and maybe Seph or someone else would see it as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-11-2011, 05:24:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hang on," Seph says to Ken.&nbsp; "I think I'm being paged."<br><br>She takes a few hesitant steps forward, meeting Sandra's eyes...then, raising one eyebrow in question and getting what seems to be an assenting nod in return, she sighs and nods firmly.<br><br>"Okay," she calls out.&nbsp; "Got it.&nbsp; I'll see what I can do, 'kay?"<br><br>Rubbing her bracelet and muttering a few choice words in Greek, she turns her full attention on the drunk and the spot on the pavement.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">I can haz Death Sense, Mister GM.&nbsp; Any ghosties about?</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 18:08:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">PM sent with results of Death Sense.</div></div><br>"Cold." The young mans voice seems to deepen. "So cold. Hungry." A tremor runs through his body. "Need meat. Want meat. Fire. Fire good. Fire meat. Beast. Kill. Meat. Fire. Cold." His voice is strange .. it seems to change pitch with every word. "Need fire. Need beast. Need meat. Find meat. Burn. Take. Kill."<br><br>A gust of wind whips across the car park, scattering a few leaves and sheets of paper before it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>21-11-2011, 01:58:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Right, then," Sandra replied, concern in her eyes as she looked back to the others.&nbsp; "I'll handle the fire, someone else go and get some meat.&nbsp; If the store doesn't have any, I'll hunt something down."&nbsp; Her eyes focused on Seph in particular.&nbsp; "Seph, start up a call and fill us in, but I'm guessing 'hostile takeover.'"&nbsp; She grabbed a backpack for supplies from out of the trunk before she started closer to the woods.<br><br>This close to the forest, it was more than simple enough to find a decent amount of firewood.&nbsp; Her flashlight helped to search through the growth, and where needed, she had a pocket knife from the backpack to help strip off the bark.&nbsp; Of course, people being who they are, it was just as easy to find a good amount of trash: newspapers, boxes, even the occasional magazine.&nbsp; It didn't really matter; it was all flammable.<br><br>She grabbed one of the empty trash cans around the area, filling it up with paper and wood before dragging it over to the strangely acting man.&nbsp; She then nabbed a lighter from the backpack and set the entire thing ablaze.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>21-11-2011, 20:36:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Meat. Right." Paul looked around. However, the closest source of raw meat, barring a hunting expedition, is the Megastore. He sighed. "Be right back."<br><br>While Sandra went to gather firewood, Paul jogged into the Megastore. A quick glance around, and he located the grocery section. A quick perusal later, and he's at the check out with several flank steaks.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">He still has his glasses on.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>02-12-2011, 12:00:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The temperature outside feels like it's dropping, the young man starting to rock back and forth, arms around his body as he continues speaking, mostly variations on cold, fire, and meat.<br><br>((Int + Occult rolls please))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>02-12-2011, 12:09:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">2s Intelligence+Occult</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: AndyZ rolled: 6d10, adding 1to the total<br>First Target Number: 7<br>Second Target Number: 10<br>Comment: <br>Result: 4, 5, 7, 1, 6, 3, <br>For: 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, <br>Total: 2</div></div><br>"Thanks, Paul."&nbsp; With a soft smile, Sandra took the meat and grabbed a stick, starting the slow process of cooking it up for the man.&nbsp; Her guess was that he was possessed, perhaps in some sort of a trance, but she was ready and willing to wait and see if more clues would present themselves.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>24-03-2012, 12:34:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The combination of fire and meat seem to help the young man. He tears into the food like one starving, though his appearance doesn't show any signs of malnourishment. After consuming pretty much everything that has been brought he more or less passes out by the fire. It doesn't take too much effort to bring him into the hotel. Having him around to answer questions when he's a little more rational seems the best way to proceed.<br><br>For those with eyes to see, the various spirits seem to fade away as the young man passes out, though the old woman still hovers near the doors of the huge store, fainter, but still there.<br><br>The remainder of the night passes peacefully enough, broken only by the young mans intermittent snores. He tosses in his sleep, muttering half formed words, apparently troubled by his dreams.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>25-03-2012, 05:59:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra stayed up the entire night, watching over the man with her gun ready just in case.&nbsp; Even though she didn't expect him to wake up, someone had to be there to be sure, and she absolutely refused to allow the possibility that he might slip away or attack in the night.&nbsp; However, she shooed anyone else off to sleep; they could stand watch next time if they wanted, and only one person needed to be fully awake and ready.<br><br>Although she had a small paperback book out, it did nothing to keep her from being able to watch him, and by morning she didn't look nearly exhausted.&nbsp; Sandra could stay awake for a full week if absolutely necessary.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>25-03-2012, 17:37:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When Sandra shooed everyone out of the room saying that she could keep watch Elsa simply gives a shrug as she starts to head out. Stopping at the doorway she looks over to were she was sitting. “Hey just make sure you give us a call if he wakes up before morning.” &nbsp;she says just before shutting the door.<br><br>Walking into her own hotel room she flops onto the bed and lets out a low sigh. “Crap I am to wired to sleep after all that had happened today.” &nbsp;she says aloud as she sits back up.<br><br>Grabbing her bag she pulls out her skateboard maintenance kit and begins to tinker on her board to pass the time away. Having got totally lost in what she was doing it was morning when she finally put the tools away.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 21:03:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At Sandra's prompting, Paul nods. "Fine. Holler if you need help." He then returns to his own room. Surprisingly enough, he manages to fall asleep rather quickly.<br><br>When the morning comes, Paul lightly raps on Sandra's door, carrying a tray of eggs and sausage, enough for all of them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-03-2012, 21:31:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph gives Sandra a shy smile and a lingering, wondering look.&nbsp; She pauses by Elsa's room, knocks and shyly asks if there's anything the other woman needs, and then finally retreats to her room before curling up with a good book on chess strategy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-03-2012, 02:51:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The morning after, Sandra gets the door, giving a soft smile of appreciation at the offer of food.&nbsp; "Thank you," she says, claiming some of the food to nibble at.&nbsp; Sandra doesn't mind eating with her hands, at least among friends where she doesn't have to pretend to be more sophisticated or delicate than she actually is.<br><br>"He's been sleeping the whole time," she says, taking a seat once more.&nbsp; "Nightmares something awful, though.&nbsp; I doubt he knows what's actually going on, except that he'll have enough clues to get us to the next spot.&nbsp; If all else fails, we can have someone watch him while we check out Blackman's Falls."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>27-03-2012, 18:49:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Perhaps roused by the conversation, or the smell of breakfast, the young man stirs, rolls over and sits up, scrubbing his face with his hands. He groggily looks around, taking in the room, and the other people in it. His shoulders droop and his head falls forward, covering his face with his hands. Moving them enough to speak he says "Oh God. Whatever I did last night, I'm sorry. Please tell me it wasn't anything too serious."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>27-03-2012, 21:03:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul smiles, sliding the young man a generous helping of food. "Not a problem. In fact, we're very interested in what you were saying last night." He sits down, removing his glasses and revealing deep brown eyes. "Don't worry about sounding crazy. We've seen things that makes some of this stuff look tame."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-03-2012, 21:54:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You don't remember any of it, do you?"&nbsp; Disappointment showed in her face.&nbsp; It was perfectly understandable, it suggested more that he was possessed than that he had any real control over matters, but she'd still hoped he'd be able to tell them something.&nbsp; Maybe he still could.&nbsp; "How long has this been happening, and how often?"&nbsp; She reached over to put a hand on his shoulder, though she wouldn't stop him from eating.&nbsp; If necessary, it was easy enough for her to start turning on the charm, but she expected that he'd be more than happy to finally bare his soul to a sympathetic audience.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 17:57:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Hell I don't blame him for not remembering. If I was in his shoes I'd want to forget myself.” &nbsp;Elsa replies as she walks into the room. Spotting the tray of food she grabs a plate and takes a seat on the couch to eat.<br><br>“But then again that is one of the reason I don't touch alcohol.”&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 18:28:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph seems to be the last person up today, and she shuffles in, blearily holding a cup of coffee as though it is the very elixir of life, swaddled in a hotel bathrobe that can't quite hide the man's hockey jersey and bobby socks underneath.<br><br>"Yeah, but if you had what's in his head, you'd probably be tempted."&nbsp; She shudders.&nbsp; "It isn't pretty.&nbsp; Even for one of us, it isn't pretty.&nbsp; Unfortunately I couldn't get around to asking for a little help last night."&nbsp; Cue massive yawn.&nbsp; "Bloody oracles and their underdesigned security..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 02:44:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Sandra listens, she nods, looking over to Seph.&nbsp; "You're going to have to fill us in," she said, but she stood up and went to one of the other rooms so that Seph could tell her.&nbsp; Her phone was out before she even left the room, so that she could bounce the information to the others without the man hearing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>30-03-2012, 23:11:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I ..." he stares around, looking progressively more confused as each of you speak to him. "I don't know what you mean." he finishes, crossing his arms defensively over his chest. The look is somewhat weakened by the glances he keeps stealing at the breakfast nearby.<br><br>After a few moments he gives a sigh and takes the offered plate, eating hungrily. "Doctor said it was a traumatic expression of something or other." he speaks around a mouthful of food. "My father just thinks I'm doing it to get attention." He laughs bitterly. "Like I want to be known as a psychotic arsonist. That does wonders for your chances of picking up anyone in the clubs. Not that most of them will even let me in anymore." he adds, washing the food down with half a mug of whatever happened to be closest to hand.<br><br>He stops and looks around again. "Not to be rude or anything, but how can you possibly have any idea of what I'm going through. I don't even know what I'm going through. I can't figure out if knowing I'm going mad is a good thing or not. I mean, if you can question your own sanity, you still have it, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>31-03-2012, 01:35:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Even though she'd moved some distance away, her keen huntress ears had little difficulty in picking up the man's words.&nbsp; She left the cell phone with Seph to let her give a description before heading back inside.<br><br>Sitting down in front of the man and maintaining eye contact, she reached out to take his hands and hold them between her own.&nbsp; "I didn't want to tell you this at first," she explained.&nbsp; "I mean, you're going to think I'm just trying to relive my life and fix the past."&nbsp; Her eyes shifted just a little.&nbsp; "Okay, well, maybe I am, but it doesn't mean I don't want to help."<br><br>Her eyes gently shimmered, looking to be on the cusp of tears.&nbsp; "I used to have a little sister.&nbsp; We would joke around, play with things, had a bunch of dolls, all sorts of stuff, except that she had an imaginary friend that I didn't have.&nbsp; Well, that's what I thought at the time, anyway."&nbsp; Her eyes kept on shifting downward as they twinkled in the lamplight, but she kept on pushing up once more, looking back to him.<br><br>"See, Sammy was fine at first, and Mom and Dad just thought she was playing around.&nbsp; Then Tania started telling her to do things.&nbsp; Minor things at first, the kinds of things you'd do for a friend.&nbsp; Borrow silverware, hide things, you know.&nbsp; We all just thought Sammy was playing around.&nbsp; We didn't know she'd..."<br><br>Sandra's body trembled as her eyes fully closed, her breathing shallow and ragged, with intermittent sniffles as if to keep herself from crying.&nbsp; "I mean..." she said, her voice slightly hoarse.&nbsp; "I don't...it's not as though people can really understand.&nbsp; I was there, and I don't know if I really understand.&nbsp; I don't know why Tania would want Sammy to hurt herself like that.&nbsp; Maybe I'll never understand."&nbsp; Her eyes shot open to look back at him, still faintly glistening.&nbsp; "But I have to do something.&nbsp; I can't just watch again.&nbsp; I can't just listen and obey because Tania doesn't want to explain until it's too late and Sammy's already dead.&nbsp; I can't do that again!"&nbsp; The last sentence came out as a defiant yell, and Sandra took a deep breath before continuing.&nbsp; "But you have to let us help you, you have to explain what's going on."<br><br>((1 Legend to Gods' Honest.))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>10-04-2012, 21:52:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I can't." he replied, shaking his head. His eyes rose to meet hers. "I want to. I mean, I wish I could explain it, but I can't. I just don't understand what all this is." He gestured helplessly at the room around them. "It started .. I dunno .. 6 months ago maybe? I started .. started to hear things. Like a whisper, or conversation that's just far enough away that you can't make out the words. Then later I started to see stuff. Movement, from the corner of my eye, or when I was half asleep. It kept getting stronger, happening more. I'm seeing and hearing things that aren't there. I don't know if it's ghosts or spirits or I'm going mad, but they just won't leave me alone."<br><br>The words seemed to pour out of him as he continued to speak. "They don't all see me, or want to talk, but when they do, I can't stop them. I don't understand half of what they want to tell me. Hell, I don't know if they even know what they want to tell me. Sometimes its not words. It's images, or feelings, or maybe what they went through." He shuddered. "Ever feel what it is to die? I have. I've lost count of how many times now. But it's not dying, it's .. the memory of dying. The memory of words and images and thoughts and I don't know what are my thoughts anymore."<br><br>He looked around the room. "Can you blame me for getting drunk? It's the only way to make it all stop."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>12-04-2012, 16:23:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;“Yea I guess I can understand that.” &nbsp;Elsa replies after the man finished his story. “I mean if I constantly went around seeing the spirits of the dead and feeling there final moments I'd hit the bottle too... or better yet I'd try to learn how to control my gift and use it to help people.” <br>&nbsp;<br>“I mean I am by no means an expert on the subject but from what you have told us it seems like you are a medium. So I'd suggest you seek out someone who can help you learn to control your gift without having to resort to the bottle.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>17-04-2012, 06:56:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				For quite a while, Sandra is quiet, mostly because she simply has no idea what to say.&nbsp; She glances to Seph, wanting to see if she wanted to take this one, but in the end she just spoke up on her own.&nbsp; "The books I've read talk about restless spirits, ghosts as some say.&nbsp; We have to figure out how to put them to rest, what they want, why they remain and things like that.&nbsp; If it started six months ago, then something must have happened, something causing the unquiet dead to remain."<br><br>She reached over to pat the man on the shoulder, giving him as reassuring a smile as she could manage.&nbsp; "Six months ago, was that when the trampling death happened at the superstore?&nbsp; Did something else happen during that time?&nbsp; I'll bet that you remember something from the news, if only because the ghosts remember it vividly and want you to share their pain."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>19-04-2012, 04:06:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't know what it's like where you come from, but there aren't exactly many medium training colleges around here." He gave a snort of laughter. "If I said this was real, I'd get laughed out of town, or have the local god-botherers trying to burn me as a witch or something." He shook his head before turning to Sandra.<br><br>"Yes, that sounds about right. I mean, I sort of remember the story on the news, but I never really paid much attention to it." He gave a shrug. "It was just one of those freak accidents, everyone too focused on what they wanted to realise what was happening til it was too late. I don't remember anything else going on then."<br><br>He paused in thought. "The only other thing I can think off around the store was the lawsuit got settled up, so they could finish building. Some local archeology group said they thought there was some old stone age settlement somewhere near by, and the store might ruin it before it could be properly dug up." He gave a shrug. "Some experts or other got called in, looked over everything said there wasn't likely to be any settlement and the case got closed."<br><br>He rubbed his hands along his arms and shivered. "I think maybe the experts might just be wrong in this case."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>19-04-2012, 10:01:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul frowns, "Wrong, or in someone's pocket." He sits down nearby their guest.<br><br>"Now, this might seem like an out-of-the-blue question, but have you ever seen the movie 'The Sixth Sense?' Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, came out... around 2000, I think? Directed by Shyamalan, the guy that did the recent Last Airbender movie.<br><br>"Reason I ask is that you seem to be kind of like Haley's character right now. Able to see these spirits. Now, it may be scary right now, and I don't blame you. Especially after you just told us that you relive their last moments. You have to find the courage and compassion to help these spirits. Courage to face them in the first place, and compassion to want to."<br><br>He gives the man a genuine smile. "And, if you need help, we're here. We're not about to laugh you out of town, and we can at least hold our own against the 'god-brothers'"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>19-04-2012, 18:26:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No.&nbsp; The kid only saw ghosts because it was in the script.&nbsp; This is different," Seph yawns.&nbsp; "This is the afterworlds shutting down or something.&nbsp; There'll be a lot of this going around soon.&nbsp; So I hear from my sources, anyway."<br><br>She sips her coffee, most definitely awake enough to return Sandra's glance with a warm smile.<br><br>"Lay you nine to five the experts weren't archaeologists...which means they were the wrong sorts of experts.&nbsp; This is Europe.&nbsp; It's hard to find anyplace that hasn't been settled at least once or twice.&nbsp; But hey, he who has the gold makes the rules."<br><br>Finally her attention zeroes in on the young man again.<br><br>"If it helps, you can pretend that you're going mad.&nbsp; That none of it's real.&nbsp; That you're just seeing things.&nbsp; Go find a nice cozy hospital and get drugged to the gills.&nbsp; Maybe even see if you can find a holy roller to exorcise you a few times."&nbsp; She shrugs.&nbsp; "Or you can take what the Fates have allotted you, seize it with both hands, and pull <em>really</em> hard.&nbsp; You might even earn a chance to kick them in the teeth for what they've done.&nbsp; That would mean sticking with us for a while, though...and staying sober."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>21-04-2012, 04:18:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra moves back a little, appreciative that the others were chiming in, but not really sure what to say.&nbsp; Seph obviously had a major idea of what was going on, so for now, Sandra would just have to follow Seph's lead until everything was explained.<br><br>She didn't like being left in the dark, even if she understood the necessity.&nbsp; Too much of her life was spent in helpless confusion, forcing her to wait to really understand her life and just feel worthless until then.<br><br>Patience was just something she was going to have to learn, but then, she had an eternity to do so.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-04-2012, 08:43:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph shyly tries to sit next to Sandra, cradling her coffee in both hands.<br><br>"So, how's your chess game?&nbsp; I've got someone who might be willing to help.&nbsp; I think.&nbsp; But you'll have to give him a good game."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>25-04-2012, 00:49:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked round at the group and shook his head. "I'm not sure who is crazier, you or me." he muttered, then sighed, almost theatrically loud. He licked his lips and nervously continued.<br><br>"Ok, let's say that I believe what you're saying. That I can really see ghosts, or spirits, or whatever these are. I mean, why? Why me? And what do they want me to do? I don't know what they want. It's not like I can just ask them ..." He paused and looked around. "Can I? I mean, if I can ask them what they want, find some way to send them back where they came from, they'll stop bothering me, right? Do I like, pass on messages to people. Tell them them their whatever relations they were are warm and happy and in a better place now?"<br><br>He looked around again. "Because those old ones, they don't seem real happy, and I'm not even sure what they want."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-04-2012, 05:21:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wish it were that easy!&nbsp; But, uhm, let's take these points one at a time.&nbsp; No, you aren't crazy.&nbsp; Yes, you can see ghosts.&nbsp; Why not you?&nbsp; It's got to be somebody, and your number came up.&nbsp; Blame the Three for that, if you feel like living dangerously.&nbsp; They don't want you to do something, they want somebody, anybody, to do something.&nbsp; But there's not much that can be done right now.&nbsp; The Underworld is, uhm, closed off.&nbsp; Has been for a bit.&nbsp; Until that changes, they're stuck here.&nbsp; Unable to move on."<br><br>Seph sighs and runs one hand through her hair, looking a bit cuter than she'd like in the process.<br><br>"As for talking to them, finding out what they want...the ones who can communicate with you will probably figure it out.&nbsp; But for fuck's sake, don't go telling people anything!&nbsp; Let them come to you.&nbsp; Charge 'em twenty-five bucks to tell them Aunt Millie's in a better place...unless Aunt Millie shows up and asks you to do otherwise.&nbsp; Yes, you'll be a fraud.&nbsp; It's safer than playing Cassandra in drag."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>27-04-2012, 06:58:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You really have two options," Sandra told him.&nbsp; "Either accept that you're crazy, or consider the possibility that it's all real."&nbsp; She shrugged nonchalantly.&nbsp; "I suppose neither is really that fun.&nbsp; However, if you choose to try to go back to a normal life, I just ask that you leave us be."<br><br>She looked back to the others.&nbsp; "Alright, so what's the plan?&nbsp; Seph, want to see if we can find someone a little more understanding of what's going on?&nbsp; I haven't played chess in some time, but I'm reasonably decent at it, I think, and am certainly willing to try."<br><br>It was probably best to get the attention off of the man for a while.&nbsp; He would likely need some time to consider matters, but she wouldn't be able to help any further than Seph could.&nbsp; Ghosts weren't something she had a lot of firsthand experience with.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>27-04-2012, 16:50:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well," Seph blushes, "it's sort of just an offer for him.&nbsp; I don't even know that it'd work, but...uhm, it's just a guess, you know?&nbsp; If he can play chess, he might be able to talk to one of my sources.&nbsp; That's all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-05-2012, 01:32:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Playing chess?" He sounds rather confused at this sudden shift in conversation. "I learned to play as a kid, but I don't really play much. I haven't in years." He paused, looking at Seph. "What has that to do with talking to ghosts? And wait a second. You said the Underworld was closed off? Ok, that might explain why the old woman is still out there, but what about the old ones? They're, like, cavemen or something. It hasn't been closed off that long, has it?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>08-05-2012, 01:47:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just as a guess," Sandra replied, "but I'd imagine that when the ancient settlement got disrupted by the construction of the superstore, it disturbed their eternal rest."&nbsp; She finished off her meal before standing.&nbsp; "I think we need to go take a look, see for ourselves.&nbsp; Seph, eyes wide open."&nbsp; She looked back to the man, pausing for a moment.&nbsp; "Don't think I ever got your name.&nbsp; I'm Sandra, though.&nbsp; You're free to come or not come as you see fit, though I expect you'll want some answers that only seeing will let you believe.&nbsp; You know where this settlement is at?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-05-2012, 03:03:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, yeah, eyes wide open..."<br><br>Seph blushes.<br><br>"Can't explain the cavemen.&nbsp; My source might, but he'd probably want something on par with Capablanca or Fischer before he'd give up what he knows. Assuming he knows anything."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>08-05-2012, 20:29:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul nods. "If Seph's contact is like who I think he is, then chess is a very classic pastime for him. Could be that the lady's death completed some blood rite, and that awoke the rest of the ghosts." He shrugs, "I picked up a few things about magic from my father. Not much, but it might help us here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-05-2012, 16:45:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, something like that.&nbsp; I think it was his hobby.&nbsp; And...I think the set might have been his, as well.&nbsp; It looks a bit peculiar, you know?&nbsp; Like it could have dated back to 1453 or thereabouts."&nbsp; She grins shyly.&nbsp; "Anyway, it's worth a try when we have the time."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>16-05-2012, 00:33:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"My name is Alexander Koertig." he said, addressing Sandra. "And yes, I'll come. We can't go to the settlement though. I mean, if I remember the newspaper stories right, they weren't even sure where it was exactly, other than in the same general area as the store and carpark and all." His hand waved in the general direction of the store.<br><br>Pauls words make him stop, his face going blank for a moment. "That .. you might be on to something there." he sais after a few moments. "When you said that, I got this feeling .. gah, I'm not sure how to put this. The memory of a feeling? Remembering .. expectation? Stronger than that though. Focus. Have you ever wanted anything more than anything else in the world? And afraid you weren't .. couldn't .. have it? That's what it feels like. Or I remember it feeling like." He rubbed his temples. "Did that make any kind of sense?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>16-05-2012, 04:12:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sandra nods.&nbsp; "Grab food for the van if you haven't eaten, and whatever else you need for the trip.&nbsp; We leave in five; everyone get to the van."&nbsp; She heads outside, moving down to the parking lot and getting into the van's driver's seat.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>17-05-2012, 06:55:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Sure I used to get that feeling on occasion before I found out that there was way more to the world than I ever could have imagined.” &nbsp;Elsa says as she gives a slight shrug. “Now I realize that it is fate trying to lead me down some crazy path or another.” &nbsp;<br><br>When Sandra mention that they where leaving in five minutes Elsa nods. “Sure no problem let me just grab my gear and I'll meet you all downstairs.” Grabbing her board from her room Elsa makes her way to the van to meet up with the others.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-05-2012, 16:33:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hurrying back to her room to get a few ends and odds, Seph hurries down to the van in hopes of sneaking a quick kiss from Sandra before they have anything resembling an audience.&nbsp; In this, she is likely to be disappointed (poor girl)...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>19-05-2012, 09:40:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul grinned. "I don't get many moments, but when I do..." He grows serious again, "I'd better pack." As he goes about his business, he mutters to himself, "Why would these ghosts still be here. Unless... they died before they had any concept of Gods and an afterlife? Before the Underworld was even developed? In that case... why the blood rite to awaken them in the first place? Hmmm..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>28-06-2012, 04:23:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Do we really need a van?" asked Alexander as he gathers up a variety of the uneaten food. "I mean, the store isn't far." he adds, taking another quick mouthfull. "I don't know where the ghosts settlement is." He waved an arm vaguely in the direction of the store as he began to walk. "I'm not sure they found it, not any real evidence like remains of buildings or anything."<br><br>He frowned slightly then added. "Though I guess I could try to ask them. Somehow. Maybe."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>28-06-2012, 10:27:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unless Seph specifically requests a kiss during their brief moment alone, they don't get one.&nbsp; Sandra has enough time to scurry about in the trunk before Alexander shows up in order to pull out a small bag, which carries a decent amount of weight.&nbsp; "Hang onto this, will you?" she asks him, offering the bag.&nbsp; "And if it's not very far, I'll be happy to walk.&nbsp; Hopefully Seph or someone else will be able to make contact if you can't."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>29-06-2012, 05:20:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				“Well we don't need to take the van to head to the store but depending on what our spiritual friends have to say we might have to travel further.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Elsa replies to Alexander as she walks up to the group. “So it would be wise to at least have the van packed and ready to go just on the off chance you know.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 15:53:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph does not request a kiss, but she gives Sandra a couple of longing, wanting looks that clearly signal the idea that if they had more time...if only they had more time...the Greek Geek would be putting her tongue down her friend's throat and happily asking for more than just a little playtime!&nbsp; Instead, she settles for waiting patiently.<br><br>"Yeah.&nbsp; What she said," she nods, agreeing with the tail end of Elsa's statement.&nbsp; "We might be going further afield after this.&nbsp; So, uhm, yeah.&nbsp; Let's get the ghost detectoring thing going and see what we can manage."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 00:23:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Uh, ok .. I guess." Alexander replies. "You guys can get the van ready, and I'll head on over to the parking lot and see if I can make any sense out of all of this." He pauses, almost mid step. "We don't have to wait for dark or anything, do we? I mean, do ghosts only come out at night, or .. ?" he trails off, hand waving vaguely.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 07:55:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not at all!&nbsp; They're usually easier to spot in the dark, if they glow, but otherwise the only reason people associate dark with ghosts is pure psychological priming in action.&nbsp; Or so I hear.&nbsp; I study rocks, mostly."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>08-07-2012, 14:26:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Someone else take the car, please.&nbsp; I'll watch Alex's back."&nbsp; She offered the keys over to anyone who would take it, not wanting to leave the guy alone just in case something happened.&nbsp; He probably had a point about not needing the vehicle, but she'd been burned before by not having a quick exit, and it wasn't something that she wanted to let happen again.&nbsp; "Alex, how much experience do you have in self-defense?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>avorae</strong> on <strong>09-07-2012, 06:16:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Elsa looks at the keys that Sandra had dangled in front of the group as she gives a slight sigh. “Sorry but I never learned to drive so someone else is going to have to bring the van. If you like I can tag along with Alex while you bring the van if no one else is able to drive it.”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lanzlo</strong> on <strong>09-07-2012, 19:45:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Paul steps up, taking the keys from Sandra. "I'll take the car. Who else is with me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>14-07-2012, 22:40:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Self defense?" The question seems to catch him by surprise. "Uh, I did karate for a while. A year, year and a half maybe, but that was about 5 or 6 years ago now." he replies. "I don't know if that counts as much." <br><br>He kept quiet until they had left the hotel, darting glances around him at some people. The looks he received in return tend towards either sympathy or disdain, causing his shoulders to hunch defensively til they were outside again. "As if my reputation wasn't bad enough already." he muttered.<br><br>"Is this really a good idea now?" he asked. "I mean, I don't even know what I'm supposed to do." He gave a sigh. "I think I'm going to need a drink after this, one way or another."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>15-07-2012, 23:47:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Let's try to leave the drinking for later," Sandra says as they walk along together, keeping her eyes open for anything unusual.&nbsp; "Seph, do you see anything unusual?"&nbsp; The van would be there soon, which they probably wouldn't need, but she felt much better having it.&nbsp; Certainly Alex wasn't going to be any good in an actual fight.<br><br>[Edit: Minor spelling error]
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-07-2012, 05:52:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not yet, but there's no telling what will turn up around something like this," the geologist admits sheepishly, shrugging.&nbsp; "Still, let me, uhm...take point.&nbsp; Sort of. And see if something shows up against the noise level."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Comment: Per + Occult<br>Result: 8, 8, 1, 2,<br>For: 1, 1, 0, 0,<br>Total: 2</div></div><br>"Uhm.&nbsp; Well, interesting...there are a lot of, uhm, ancestral persons remaining on-site, if that's what you mean by unusual.&nbsp; A lot.&nbsp; And I mean a <em>lot</em> a lot.&nbsp; It's kind of like an Alley Oop Lookalike Convention over there."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-07-2012, 18:55:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Gotcha," Sandra nodded.&nbsp; "Want to strike up some conversations?&nbsp; I can pose as your older sister if you want to do the 'crazy' routine."&nbsp; Sandra offered her hand to Seph.&nbsp; "Just squeeze twice when you want to go somewhere private to talk and explain what you find out."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-07-2012, 21:43:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph blushes furiously, giving Sandra a look that is mingled gratitude, embarrassment, and open, naked need.<br><br>"That's not a bad idea!&nbsp; But, uhm...well, okay.&nbsp; I just hope they speak English.&nbsp; Or Greek."<br><br>She approachs the spectral assembly, hoping to make some sort of contact.&nbsp; Preferably friendly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>29-07-2012, 21:56:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Taking Seph's hand, she followed along, adopting the deceptive smile of an older sister watching over a demented relative, but wanting to play along with her friendly delusions rather than beat her with an ice cold shard of reality.&nbsp; Anyone who looked over at them got a warm smile mixed with the soft pleading not to disrupt her sister's pleasant joys, as if it was the only thing that she had left to give her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>HairyHeretic</strong> on <strong>05-08-2012, 21:12:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The spectral horde seem unaware of, or at least uninterested in, the approaching Scions. Seph can see that their focus seems to be on the entrance to the store, or perhaps the spirit of the old woman standing there looking puzzled. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-08-2012, 22:38:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Seph goes for broke.<br><br>"Heya, Granny.&nbsp; What's going on," she asks the old woman's spectral form, trying to sound a little younger than she is in hopes that this will make it easier for passers-by to accept Sandra's ruse.&nbsp; She almost hopes this doesn't work, but given Daddy's true nature...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [Scion] The Unfinished Saga</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AndyZ</strong> on <strong>05-08-2012, 22:52:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(http://imageshack.us/m/827/293/v311259.jpg)</div><br>Following along with Seph, Sandra just gave anyone who looked over a smile, as if begging their indulgence and just hoping that they leave the poor crazy girl be.&nbsp; She didn't expect any living trouble, but since this was the only thing she could do to help right now, she would at least do it admirably.
			</dd>
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