[For Love of Madame President] Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers
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				Title: <strong>[For Love of Madame President] Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>01-08-2006, 15:53:42</strong>
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				Klaus ferries our hapless heroes through The Edge, drawing their attention to various landmarks as they pass first through Sunken Bario, then skirt Justice and Four Points, finally arriving in the Plaza of Flowers itself.<br><br>The Plaza of Flowers is a roundabout centered on a raised platform with an abstract sculpture of twisted, rusting metal on it.&nbsp; This seems to serve as sort of a centerpiece for all manner of street performers, fortune tellers, artists, sideshow performers, and the like.&nbsp; Right now, for example, there's a well-tattooed young woman doing a strip tease in broad daylight to the hip-hop blaring from her portable CD player.&nbsp; And it's still early--you can only imagine how this place is going to look tonight!<br><br>Klaus drops you all off just outside the lobby of Bienvenidos and collects the tab: fifty bucks.&nbsp; Steep?&nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; But then you just got chauffeured from the airport in a stretch limo.&nbsp; How often do you get to do that?<br><br>Bienvenidos is a large hotel right on the Plaza of Flowers, and it looks decent enough.&nbsp; The clerk, a gentleman who looks suspiciously like a Greek version of John Cleese, gives you all an oily smile.<br><br>"Ahhh, good afternoon, my friends!&nbsp; Looking for a room?&nbsp; Excellent.&nbsp; By the hour, day, or week?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>01-08-2006, 16:44:28</strong>
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				<br>Pulling out a ten dollar bill, Marissa passed it toward the middle of the limo for whoever was there to pool together and give to the driver. She herself was glad to step out into the open air again, wonderingly glancing about at the streets and the direction the taxi had come from before shaking her head a little bit and poking her head back down to see why no one had emerged from behind her yet. Oh, she was blocking this taxi door. "Oops, sorry."<br><br>Moving her rump away to let Rhys and the others out, she let her finger trail against the car as she headed for the back to help unload their suitcases and bags. Once inside, she responded to the clerk's words with a curiosity-tinged, "How much for each? Any perks?"
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				Post by: <strong>Rayve13</strong> on <strong>01-08-2006, 20:14:12</strong>
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				Rhys lets his eyes crawl over Marissa's body in a pleasently lecherous way as he passes over thirty. "Let that cover the young lasses who come after," he says as he steps out, admiring the street scene.<br><br>"I'd heard ah life in the Edge, but it's nice tah see it lives up to its billing," he chuckles before turning to Marissa, "and donna worry about blockin' the exit, twas only natural to stop an' look around a bit."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 01:58:21</strong>
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				Kim shakes her head at Rhys with a faint smile, stuffing a crumpled ten back into her purse. "You didn't have to do that." She looks around the Plaza, eyebrows raised at the riotous crowd moving through the streets. With a soft whistle, she says "Allright. Maybe the trip through customs WAS worth it. Yowza."<br><br>She looks back at the clerk "A single, for a week please."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 02:02:21</strong>
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				Mira puts her and the professor's portion in the pot and then waits for him to exit. Once out she looks about and it is toitally awe struck.<br><br>She moves when the group moves to corral her and her bosses luggage and then stops. "by the hour? why ever would you just want an hour. that is not even begining to be enough time to sleep." She looks at the Professor and then at the questioner, "2 singles for a week. I think?" she looks to the professor for guidence.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-08-2006, 15:04:06</strong>
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				The concierge blinks.<br><br>"Oh.&nbsp; You aren't all together?&nbsp; I thought..."&nbsp; He covers with an even oilier grin and a polite laugh.&nbsp; "Please excuse my foolishness.&nbsp; We are used to some bizarre situations.&nbsp; Now, about our humble services: single rooms are $15 for an hour, $60 for a night.&nbsp; Doubles are $70 a night.&nbsp; Suites range from $120 a night to $300 for the luxury suites on the top floor.&nbsp; We cannot offer a weekly rate under <em>normal</em> circumstances, but if any of you will be here for long-term occupancy I am empowered to offer a percentage discount.&nbsp; And under these circumstances, I think $300 should cover a week apiece for these lovely ladies."<br><br>He grins again.<br><br>"For the gentlemen, in all fairness, the same rate will apply...since I erred in my initial estimation of your intentions."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>04-08-2006, 18:59:00</strong>
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				Marissa eyed the concierge, feeling just a tad disconcerted at the way he phrased things. Oh well. "How big are those suites? Hmm.. and what sort of room do you get for that per-week thing? Just a single? Or a double, or a suite?" She looked at him with hopeful eyes, then batted her eyebrows in a mildly flirtatious manner, her fingers entwining themselves around a nearby pen that was attached to the counter and guestbook as she proceeded to twirl it around in idle circles.<br><br>"Not sure.. I'll be here for awhile, but- see what the others say first.." She pauses to listen to them speak, looking from Kim, to Mira, then waiting for Rhys. To Mira, the flame-haired woman inquires in the meantime, "Why not just take a double and split it down the center? You still save fifty a week.."<br><br>Then she murmurs to the concierge as a thought hits her. "So gentlemen," she pats Rhys on the shoulder, "Usually get to pay more?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rayve13</strong> on <strong>05-08-2006, 02:57:29</strong>
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				"Well," he says wittily (not a real word, but a remarkable simulation), "it's only fair, considerin' we make more money. But I'm a tight fisted skinflint with the gents, so I'm happy to pay less than average."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>06-08-2006, 23:52:01</strong>
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				Kim nods and pulls some crumpled bills out of her bulging purse. "One week, then." She passes over the moolah and signs what needs to be signed. Looking back at the others, she asks "So, wotcha ya'll gonna be doing on your vacation?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>07-08-2006, 00:06:07</strong>
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				The professor gives a forced laugh.<br><br>"Working, I'm afraid.&nbsp; Listen, what I said earlier about the dig not being open to the public...that's quite true, but I might be able to arrange a visit.&nbsp; If, that is, any of you are interested."<br><br>He nods to the concierge.<br><br>"My young assistant has the right of it.&nbsp; Two singles for a week...and possibly for two, if not longer.&nbsp; It would hardly be proper for us to share a room, you see."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>07-08-2006, 02:52:31</strong>
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				"Well, allrighty then." Kim beams "If you can, I'd definately be interested in taking a look-see. If you won't get into trouble, that is."
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				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>08-08-2006, 03:56:17</strong>
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				Mira smiles at the professor an dthen&nbsp; begins to make the arrangements and to pay for the room on her credit card thing. She makes sure it has all the electronic hookup that they might need and a connecting door. just in case.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>08-08-2006, 17:13:06</strong>
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				"Mmm.. well, alright." Mari doesn't seem too convinced to Rhys and the concierge's words, but grins to the former while nodding to the latter at the same time. "A room for oh.. what was that? $300 then, please. Fair enough, and this loks like a nice part of town to be in." Again scuffling about in her handbag, she soon comes up with three overly-neat wads of bills that would add up to the cost of the rent.<br><br>"I'm just around here as a.. well, sightseer, for lack of a better word," Marissa nods toward Kim's words, "Been all around the world, except for this little island. Okay, not quite, but I'm working on it!" Before perking up curiously at the professor's words, and inquiring politely, if a bit confusedly, toward him, "What sort of dig, if one may ask? Archeological? Are cameras allowed on-site?" Her eyes widen in absolute innocence. "I've always <em>loved</em> historical sites!"
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-08-2006, 17:17:54</strong>
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				The Professor beams and pats Mira on the shoulder in a fatherly fashion.<br><br>"I should be more than willing to arrange matters for you lovely young ladies.&nbsp; Oh, and you as well, sir.&nbsp; I fear it may not be as exciting for you as it is for me, but you may yet find some interest...yes, my dear girl, it is an archaeological dig.&nbsp; Your camera, I'm afraid, will have to be left behind.&nbsp; We prefer to release our findings only after proper evaluation, you understand?"<br><br>The concierge, meanwhile, takes payment and hands out keys, smiling dryly as he does so.<br><br>"Please enjoy your stay at Bienvenidos.&nbsp; May your time here be eventful and pleasant."<br><br>Then he claps his hands for a bellhop.
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				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>08-08-2006, 18:03:46</strong>
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				"Quite all right," Marissa smiles to the wizened old man, "That's a good thing anyway, since I didn't exactly BRING a camera! But saves me the cost and trouble of buying one." She frowns, squinting toward her key and then at the others. "I wonder how far apart our rooms are.."
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-08-2006, 18:09:50</strong>
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				It looks like everyone's going to be on the second floor along the southern end of the building, overlooking a street called the Ramble.&nbsp; This, incidentally, gives everyone a really good view of Sad Mary's Bar and Girl...
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				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>11-08-2006, 16:07:48</strong>
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				Mira takes very good care of the older man. she makes sure he is comfortably installed into his digs before she makes her own self comfortable.&nbsp; Once everything is put away and essentials are packed ready for the trip out to the sight Mira opens the connecting door. "Would you like to explore sir? everything seems to be very exciting. maybe just a stroll around the neighborhood?
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 18:02:06</strong>
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				"No, dear, you go ahead and enjoy yourself.&nbsp; I think I'd prefer to rest after our flight, hmm?&nbsp; But perhaps dinner, later?&nbsp; And be sure to invite our new friends as well.&nbsp; Perhaps we'll try that establishment across the way.&nbsp; But did you notice they've misspelled 'grill'?"
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				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>15-08-2006, 16:27:15</strong>
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				Marissa drags her own luggage up the stairs, with or without the help of the bellhop, her heels muffledly clicking against the carpet as she heads down the short corridor, trying every lock with her key until she finds the room that was hers. Using a foot to prop it open, she then drags her two bags into the room proper before leaving them untouched by the side of the bed and flopping down onto the mattress face-first, sighing to herself.<br><br>A few seconds passes, before the flame-haired woman finally extricates herself from the blanket and wanders over to the window to fiddle with the hatch and pull it up, throwing it wide open to let the air and smells and sounds of the nearby city drift into the room. Her eyes drift over the 'grill,' "Hmmm.. I'm famished. What time is it?" She looks at her watch, "Bejeezus!"
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				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 18:34:41</strong>
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				Kim finishes dropping her luggage off in her room, before emerging from her room and wandering downstairs, bulging purse bouncing at her side.<br><br>Rubbing her hands, she looks around speculatively. Turning to the guy at the counter, she asks "So, whats fun to do around here?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 18:40:48</strong>
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				The concierge who greeted them is not currently at the front desk.&nbsp; He's been replaced by a six-foot-plus middle aged ruddy-faced muscle-man with short blonde hair, a walrus mustache, and a touristy floral print shirt under a white lab coat.&nbsp; He's studying a clipboard, tapping one finger on the counter as he does so...but looks up and smiles pleasantly when addressed.<br><br>"Oh, hi, there."<br><br>Definitely American.&nbsp; Sounds Midwestern, maybe.<br><br>"What's for fun around here?&nbsp; Everything, I think.&nbsp; This is the Plaza of Flowers.&nbsp; You could watch the street performers, go shopping, maybe even go watch the fights or dancers over at Sad Mary's.&nbsp; Or a cafe.&nbsp; There's one along The Ramble, but be careful what you order.&nbsp; The Morning Glory muffins are kind of spicy."<br><br>He clears his throat.<br><br>"As in hallucinogenically spiked."
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				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 18:47:34</strong>
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				"Oh, spicy? I like spicy foods. Er.. never mind." A voice piped up behind Kim before the conciege even finishes, the girl having wandered down the stairs while untying and redoing her hair with dogged persuasion again and again to fix the little curls that keep escaping. "I'm famished, though. The Ramble, you say? Okay, I'll ramble down it and see what turns up."<br><br>"Or we." She glances at Kim, "Ah, you came in the cab with us earlier, did you not, lady?"
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 18:53:02</strong>
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				"Sure thing.&nbsp; The Ramble's just off to one side up here.&nbsp; Go out the door and head toward Sad Mary's, then hang a right.&nbsp; That's The Ramble.&nbsp; You're probably looking for Morning Glory...yes, that's the name of the cafe as well as their main item."<br><br>The man chuckles.<br><br>"Well, have fun.&nbsp; Try to stay out of troubl...no, wait, scratch that.&nbsp; This is The Edge.&nbsp; Trouble is the whole point of the exercise."<br><br>"Hey, you!&nbsp; What are you doing back there?"&nbsp; The concierge from before is hurrying across the lobby floor, two SCA-style Vikings close behind him.&nbsp; He looks quite distressed to find the man in the lab coat behind the desk.<br><br>"Oops!&nbsp; Gotta go."<br><br>With a laugh, the lab-coated man vaults the desk (he's wearing swimming trunks and sandals as well) and goes racing out a side door with the Viking types in hot pursuit.&nbsp; The concierge, out of breath, comes to a stop and wipes his brow.<br><br>"I'm so very sorry!&nbsp; Did that man insult you?&nbsp; Did he take your money?&nbsp; What did he do?!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 19:57:14</strong>
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				Kim raises an eyebrow, shaking her head in bemusement "He just gave us directions to some of the local tourist traps. The Ramble, specifically. I asked if there was anything fun to do around here.." She looks over the concierage "Does that.. does that happen often around here? Random people impersonating concierges and then being chased off by vikings?"
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 19:59:45</strong>
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				The Concierge gives her a painfully forced and professional smile.<br><br>"The Aries Gang handles almost all security issues here in the Plaza of Flowers.&nbsp; We also maintain a number of discrete arrangements with other security firms, but they were passing by and...this is complicated, you understand?&nbsp; But yes, such strangeness as may not be found in other cities does happen here.&nbsp; Did you not read the brochures on your flight here?"
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				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 20:30:12</strong>
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				Now Marissa was really intrigued.<br><br>She patted the purse she was carrying along with her, but shook her head to the man's words. Nope, certainly no money stolen. Finally managing to stifle the grin shot at the two men chasing after the swimming-trunk-clad faux-concierge, she shook her head wryly and began to wander off instead, heading toward the main door of the hotel slowly as Kim continued to speak to the rightful heir of the counter.<br><br>Stepping outside for some fresh air, she paused just outside the doors and glanced around. Her eyes looked around for said Sad Mary. Impersonator or not, The Ramble couldn't be that bad!
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				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 20:38:56</strong>
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				<br><br>Kim shakes her head "Never believe anything a salesman, insurance agent or a brochure tells you." She turns as Marissa leaves, then says "Well, I'll see you later then.. Things to see, people to do." She jogs off after the other girl, catching up with her outside. "Hey, hey. Don't mind if I come with you, do ya?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 20:58:26</strong>
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				Glancing back over her shoulder, Marissa offers a bright smile to Kim as the woman catches up to her. "Hey, hey, yourself. How do you do, lady? I'm afraid I didn't catch your name the first time, but sure, feel free to tag along! Word of warning, though, I'm not sure myself just where I am a-headed! Probably wherever our escaped mental patient or whoever he was was suggesting earlier.."<br><br>"The one in the swimming trunks, that is. Not the other twenty we've seen!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>21-08-2006, 21:09:00</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg238819#msg238819">Quote from: Ellyssa on 21-08-2006, 20:58:26</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Glancing back over her shoulder, Marissa offers a bright smile to Kim as the woman catches up to her. "Hey, hey, yourself. How do you do, lady? I'm afraid I didn't catch your name the first time, but sure, feel free to tag along! Word of warning, though, I'm not sure myself just where I am a-headed! Probably wherever our escaped mental patient or whoever he was was suggesting earlier.."<br><br>"The one in the swimming trunks, that is. Not the other twenty we've seen!"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Kim snorts, smiling. She offers her hand to Marissa "Kim. And don't knock the crazies! They're a good sign. How could we possibly get bored on an island ran by lunatics?" She snickers, starting towards the Ramble "Yeah, The Ramble does sound interesting. Should be a good place to start at least."<br><br>Kim cranes her neck, peering about the crowd. "So.. You here on vacation, or do you have an ulterior motive?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>23-08-2006, 17:26:20</strong>
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				"Ulterior motive, of course," Marissa deadpans, looking curiously at Kim's outstretched hand before taking it and bringing it up to examine the hand like a palm reader, or to make sure there was no buzzer hidden in its palm.<br><br>"Marissa," the girl grins, tossing her head back as her red curls bobble, "No, really, I'm here just for the holiday.. to take a break from the ho-humdrum of life. Although not quite sure just what I've walked into, here!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>23-08-2006, 20:31:50</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg239741#msg239741">Quote from: Ellyssa on 23-08-2006, 17:26:20</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Ulterior motive, of course," Marissa deadpans, looking curiously at Kim's outstretched hand before taking it and bringing it up to examine the hand like a palm reader, or to make sure there was no buzzer hidden in its palm.<br><br>"Marissa," the girl grins, tossing her head back as her red curls bobble, "No, really, I'm here just for the holiday.. to take a break from the ho-humdrum of life. Although not quite sure just what I've walked into, here!"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Kim seizes Marissa's hands and shakes it firmly, smiling. Her hand is surprisingly cool in the warmth of the summer day "Well, a pleasure to meet you Marissa. It's nice to know at least one person around here isn't mad." She snickers and looks over the frantic crowd again "I thought that stuck up suit at the hotel was going to have a heart attack, when he saw that dude in the labcoat. The people around here are <em>wierd.</em> What was your entrance examination like?"<br><br>She continues onwards to the Ramble, drawing Marissa along, still holding her hand. "Though I expect we've not seen how odd this place can get.."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>24-08-2006, 03:40:21</strong>
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				Mira comes down from the room. Having missed all the excitment.&nbsp; But that's ok she remembers seeing a resturant from the window of her room and begins to wander out the lobby and down the street.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-08-2006, 03:49:05</strong>
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				The other two girls from the airport aren't too far ahead, if Mira wishes to catch up to them...
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				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 01:03:13</strong>
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				She does see them walking ahead. she picks up her pace and joins them. "hey going to eat or see the sights. maybe shopping?" Hoping they will not mind that she barged in.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 01:35:21</strong>
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				Kim turns, looking unsurprised. She smiles at Timiko "Oh, we're just going to a local restaurant.. thing. I guess it's something like that. The Ramble. You wanna come?"<br><br>She digs her hand into her purse and pulls out a handful of brochures "And if you guys wanna go see the sights afterwards, I'd be up for that. Supposedly theres a theme park around here somewhere. Six Flags over The Edge or some such."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 15:34:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The Ramble is short but crowded, and while the man in the lab coat suggested only one place to eat (the sign for Morning Glories is clearly visible from the corner), there are in fact four restaurants and one pub along this straight stretch of road...also one flower shop, a clothing store, one television studio that used to be a theater, something that must be a video game arcade, a newsstand or comic book store (it isn't too clear which), and a junk shop.<br><br>Wow.<br><br>Unfortunately, the sign in the window at Morning Glories says 'Closed'.&nbsp; There's a lot of music coming from the restaurant right next to it: a place called Crablegs.&nbsp; It looks pretty crowded, too.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 20:50:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim sticks out her tongue at the sign, then sighs "And of course, the place they advertise is closed." She checks the sign, to see when it'll be open. "So.. Wanna try Crablegs, or just wander off? I'm sure we could find something amusing." Kim looks over the other two, smiling.<br><br><br>((OOC: It's a trap! Run! Run away now!))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ellyssa</strong> on <strong>25-08-2006, 20:58:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"And likewise," Marissa beams to Kim, her own fingers a little calloused. She opens her mouth to reply to the other woman, before she hears another somewhat familiar voice beaming in from behind. With a curious look and toss of her red hair, she catches sight of Mira hurrying up to them and smiles to the woman. "Hello to you too, ma'am. Fellow tourist ensnared in the tourist trap, aren't you? Is your friend asleep?" She probably meant the professor, of course.<br><br>Extending her hand to Mira, she'd then meander onward with Kim, totally forgetting about the latter woman's question about her entrance exam as the sights and sounds of the Ramble hit them.<br><br>"I suppose the Morning Glory is never open in the afternoon," the girl mused to heself, out loud, "That, or that lab-coated man was the owner of the place.." Her eyes glance to the video game-esque store on the other side of Morning Glories from Crablegs (OOC: I hope..). Distracted by that, she begins to wander off in that direction, two slow steps that look like a rock being slowly coaxed off the warm shore by crashing waves and drawn into the ocean.<br><br>But Kim's words distract her and snaps her out of her momentary reverie, and she stops, blinks, hmms, and then smiles to the woman. "Certainly.. well, I don't mind. I'm game. What do you think?" A glance to Mira.<br><br>(OOC: Heheh!)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>26-08-2006, 05:16:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira is all eyes. coming from a rather sedate background, "yes i think he is napping" she replies but only so much as her conscious mind does not like loose ends. she probly does not even remember responding.&nbsp; She looks across at the Crablegs and smiles, 'I'm game" she smiles at the other two. "do you think they serve crablegs as in like crab legs a la mode or something?" but she too is being drawn towards the place. she looks at the others. "yes please"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>26-08-2006, 05:41:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim claps her hands and says, voice cheery "Allrighty! We'll go in and have a snack." She heads for the restaurant "So, you wanna go to a club tonight, maybe?" She wrinkles her nose at Mira playfully. "If you're not too busy that is."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>26-08-2006, 15:33:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira laughs, "I am sure I can sneek out, just give him a book on something so abstract that the author has no clue about and he'll be fine." she looks around, "night club? I shouldn't, really, but oh yes please. i'l love to"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-08-2006, 19:52:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Crablegs is a restaurant, obviously specializing in crab legs.&nbsp; That much is plain from the menu.&nbsp; What is not so clear until you enter the door is the reason for the music.<br><br>There's a very pretty, very naked young woman dancing on stage to one side of the main floor.&nbsp; The place is pretty packed as a result!&nbsp; Talk about your business-inducing gimmicks...<br><br>A server greets the trio at the door.<br><br>"Salaam, my pretty friends!&nbsp; Booth or table?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>26-08-2006, 22:49:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim pauses, mouth agape at the sight of today's entertainment. Caught by surprise, it takes her several long moments to find her voice. After a second, she turns to the other two "Umm.. You two sure you want to eat here? This might not.. might not be the right kind of restaurant.." She trails of lamely, still looking unsettled.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>27-08-2006, 01:44:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira stands there with her mouth hanging open and her eyes trying to focus. Her cheeks are a deep pink, "umm ahh well umm" she turns away from the sight, "think we could sit with our backs to her?" she does not seem sure, "oh maybe some place else"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-08-2006, 19:03:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Strangely enough, the patrons fall into three groups: men dressed vaguely like Vikings (who seem to be security), men and women with nooses and other local accoutrements (who mostly seem to ignore the dancer), and men and women who seem to be either newcomers or tourists (who are paying all too much attention to the dancer).<br><br>The server chuckles.&nbsp; He's a younger man, possibly African, with chrome plated teeth and a noose of black silk to go with his white dress shirt.<br><br>"It is most surprising, yes?&nbsp; You would see prettier and more talented dancers across the street, men and women both, but we serve the finest spiced crabs on the island.&nbsp; A booth, then?&nbsp; Facing something not the stage?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>30-08-2006, 00:15:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim casts one more glance back at the dancer, half intruiged and half horrified. Shaking her head, she turns back to the server and says, gratefully "Please! I don't know about my companions.." She looks at the other two girls questioningly "But I think we'd enjoy our meal more that way."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>31-08-2006, 16:24:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira drags her gaze away from the dancer and nods quickly, "I yes please. I'd really rather dine here just not..." her voice fades as her gaze goes back to the dancer. then away quickly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>31-08-2006, 16:31:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"A booth it is.&nbsp; Amazing what happens when the boss tries a new gimmick to bring in the lunch crowd.&nbsp; Ah, but we have a most beautiful boy coming up shortly.&nbsp; Would you prefer to have a view of that?"<br><br>The server laughs and leads them to a booth which, most mercifully, does not face the stage.<br><br>"Your server will be with you shortly.&nbsp; Please, enjoy your meal!"<br><br>And he disappears again.&nbsp; A few moments later, a teenaged boy of Asian ancestry with a shaved head, both eyebrows pierced, a pressed white shirt, red cumberbund, and black slacks approaches.&nbsp; He hands each of you a menu.<br><br>"Good afternoon, ladies.&nbsp; Welcome to Crablegs.&nbsp; My name is Wong Hau and I'll be your server today.&nbsp; May I start you off with something to drink?&nbsp; A jumped beer, perhaps?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>17-09-2006, 00:21:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira orders the jumpped beer. no clue what it is but she orders.&nbsp; Then she orders a hamburger. not really she orders crablegs. and then watches the crowd grow larger. people pressing all around. "this is so exciting. I never thought I'd get to see anything other than the site. I am having a wonderful time"<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>17-09-2006, 00:40:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg249002#msg249002">Quote from: Timiko on 17-09-2006, 00:21:05</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Mira orders the jumpped beer. no clue what it is but she orders.&nbsp; Then she orders a hamburger. not really she orders crablegs. and then watches the crowd grow larger. people pressing all around. "this is so exciting. I never thought I'd get to see anything other than the site. I am having a wonderful time"<br><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Kim nods happily, having ordered a pile of crab legs and sake. "Yeah, I was a bit pessimistic when we first arrived, but it looks like first appearances are decieving." She chuckles "I think we're all going to have one hell of an exciting time here. What do you girls want to do after we're done eating?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-09-2006, 18:47:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				After a few moments of small talk, Wong Hau returns, delivering each meal to the appropriate young woman.<br><br>"May your days here be eventful, if not long."<br><br>He smiles again and makes himself scarce without even the customary questions about refills or any extras off of the menu--a strange contrast to his otherwise excellent service.<br><br>Hmm.&nbsp; Interesting...there seems to be something under Kim's plate.&nbsp; It looks like an envelope...<br><br>And that's when the screaming starts coming from the kitchen!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>18-09-2006, 04:53:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira looks&nbsp; up and turns in her seat to see what is going on. she shuld be distressed about the screams and she knows she should but hey it's all so exciting.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>18-09-2006, 23:09:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg249222#msg249222">Quote from: MadPanda on 17-09-2006, 18:47:59</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">After a few moments of small talk, Wong Hau returns, delivering each meal to the appropriate young woman.<br><br>"May your days here be eventful, if not long."<br><br>He smiles again and makes himself scarce without even the customary questions about refills or any extras off of the menu--a strange contrast to his otherwise excellent service.<br><br>Hmm.&nbsp; Interesting...there seems to be something under Kim's plate.&nbsp; It looks like an envelope...<br><br>And that's when the screaming starts coming from the kitchen!<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Kim pulls out the envelope and looks it over. About to open it, her head snaps up when the screaming starts. She tucks away the envelope and rises, hand dipping into her bulging purse. "Holy shit.. I'm going to go see what that is. Sounds like someone got themselves set on fire." She starts off to the kitchen, walking swiftly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>18-09-2006, 23:10:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"This place is awesome!" Uttered Samuel under his breath, gazing up at the very naked dancing lady. So far, his vacation was off to a great start.<br><br>He had a arrived a few hours earlier, and after being hassled by a strange, angry man who threw chairs (who was also apparently in charge of stamping his passport), Sammy had skipped off to check into his hotel. The rest of the band would be arriving in a few days, but Samuel wanted to go first to get a feel of this city, and so far he wasn't disappointed. Having naked, dancing girls was usually something you advertised, but not here. No, at crablegs, the nudity was like a side dish, an expected accessory to the food. Wonderful! Mysterious!<br><br>Sadly, it was interrupted by a loud screaming coming from the kitchen. Reflexes suggested that Samuel get the hell out of there, but Sammy stayed in his seat, trying to see what was going on in the Kitchen.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-09-2006, 23:18:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim doesn't get far before some poor slob bumps into her--he's running <em>out</em> of the kitchen--and small wonder! &nbsp;There's this gigantic monster right behind him!<br><br>(Want to know what it looks like? &nbsp;Go here:<br><br>http://www.silenthillheaven.com/Site/SH3/enemies.php<br><br>You're facing a Closer. &nbsp;It's the first nasty critter on the list. &nbsp;They're only ten feet tall...)<br><br>Understandably, panic shoots through the lunchtime crowd like wildfire!<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>18-09-2006, 23:24:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				OOC: AAAAUUGH! SILENT HILL!<br><br>IC:"This place sucks!" Cried Samuel when he noticed the horror lumbering out the kitchen. Being a freak of nature himself, Sammy was a little more forward-thinking, and leaped to action. He seized the chair he was sitting on and lifted it over his head. If the beast tried to attack anyone, Sameul would hurl the chair at it and run!
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 03:25:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira has never seen anything like this in her whole life. she swallows nervously and asks in a loud voice, "Can I buy you a drink?" maybe it is just a poor misunderstood creature. But she climbs to stand on her chair. to see better.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 07:01:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Holy shit!" Kim stares at the monster thats broken into the dining, startled. One hands ducks into her purse, pulling out an exceptionally long knife. "Elvis has left the building.. I suggest everybody follow him!"<br><br>She approaches the creature slowly, cautiously, ready to duck away if it attacks her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 15:01:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The...thing...does not seem interested in a drink, and with all the screaming and running about in here, it probably can't even hear Mira's offer.&nbsp; Instead, it sweeps its massive arms around to bash a table--and then skewer a fleeing tourist with the wicked, black spike that juts out of its clublike 'hand'!&nbsp; The stench coming off this thing, like blood and pus and other things best left unimagined left out in the sun too long, is almost enough to make one retch like a jackal.<br><br>And all the while there's an undertone <em>found me they found me but I didn't talk please mother don't let it get me I never talked I never betrayed the order no never not even after I found the drugs and the girl and I took her and she cried when I did nobody told me she was to be the mother of god please dont let it get me oh no they can hear my thoughts</em> to the whole situation.<br><br>(OOC: those still attempting to close may roll an appropriate trait, Combat or Speed related, as Initiative to see whether they go before the nasty...or after it.&nbsp; Then we start with Attack and Defense rolls.)<br><br>(OOC:&nbsp; And Mira gets an extra experience die for making the GM laugh himself right out of his chair.&nbsp; A most noble try, fair lady!)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 15:55:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira watches as the bestie does not seem&nbsp; at all interested in the offer. She gasps and calls out, "Kim be careful" and winces as the thing gets a girl impaled on his thing. She starts to climb down but the crowd although thinning is still in the trample you if you get in my way mode and so just stays where she is for the moment clutching her napkin for dear life.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 23:22:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Shit!" Spat Sammy as his mind was invaded by something weird. Okay, throw chair, then run.<br><br>OOC: At 2006-09-20 17:20:51, Sammy (uid: 275) rolls: 3d6 Result: 10 (http://elliquiy.com/diceserv/index.php?r=486)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>21-09-2006, 16:28:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim dances back, seeing the fleeing tourist impaled by the spike <em>Well.. at least we know it's not some form of wierd, islander performance art..</em> She throws her knife at the creature's head, checking around the restaurant to see if everyone's gotten clear<br><br>((And.. I think it was sent to you? This is the first time I've used the diceroller. :())
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-09-2006, 17:13:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The thing bellows and prepares to deal with the incoming threat!<br><br>By now, the Viking types are getting over their initial shock and responding as well.&nbsp; Two of them hasten to clear a path so that the tourists and staff can get out of the way, and the rest are brandishing various melee weapons with gusto.<br><br>(Alas, nothing from Kim. What'd you roll?)<br><br>(OOC: I can tell you for sure that Sammy gets to swing first, unless Kim beats a 10 on her initiative roll.&nbsp; So...Sammy gets to assault the beastie with 4d6.&nbsp; He's a scrapper.)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>21-09-2006, 20:45:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim's knife tumbles end over end as it flies towards the creature before slamming, point first, into the area between it's eyes or it's eye-analouges, where it sticks, quivering.<br><br>As black bile oozes from the wound, Kim grimaces. "Errr.. You can keep that, I guess.. I don't want it back now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-09-2006, 21:07:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Do Closers have eyes?&nbsp; Whatever, it certainly feels the knife and screams in agony: a disturbingly <em>human</em> sound...<br><br>(Okay, Sammy!&nbsp; Let 'him' have it...)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>22-09-2006, 06:03:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!" Cried Sammy as he pulled that metal stool back, and hurled it with all of his might at the monsterous beast! The light glinted of the metal as it sang through the air, towards the lumbering beast...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>22-09-2006, 15:04:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				In proper talk-show fashion the chair connects...sort of.&nbsp; Sammy gets the sinking feeling that the chair is passing through the monster somehow before coming into contact with something meaty.&nbsp; There is a crunching noise and the screams stop.<br><br><em>...gonnagetmegonnagetmenonononononopleasemommano...</em><br><br>OW!<br><br>What was that?&nbsp; It felt just like getting hit on the back of the head with a frying pan.<br><br>Oh.<br><br>Uh oh.<br><br>Sammy is now standing over the crumpled form of a fat guy in a loud Hawaiian floral shirt with a knife stuck in his arm.&nbsp; What the hell just happened?&nbsp; Where'd the monster go?<br><br>In the next few seconds, the viking types close on Sammy and gaze down on the used-to-be-a-monster in puzzlement, making angry noises.&nbsp; Fortunately, they seem just as puzzled as everybody else.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>23-09-2006, 00:05:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				kim sidles over to Sammy and whispers to him urgently "I think we should go now, I really do." She tugs on his arm
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>23-09-2006, 01:45:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira climbs down from the chair and&nbsp; heads over to take Sammy's other arm&lt; "we need to go" she agrees with Kim. but having no clue where to go to she waits for the others. "Think the stuck something into your food?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>23-09-2006, 04:41:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg251599#msg251599">Quote from: Timiko on 23-09-2006, 01:45:17</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Mira climbs down from the chair and&nbsp; heads over to take Sammy's other arm&lt; "we need to go" she agrees with Kim. but having no clue where to go to she waits for the others. "Think the stuck something into your food?"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Kim shrugs "I don't think so? Otherwise, we'd probably be seeing a LOT of funky stuff." She quietly begins heading for the door, hoping to avoid notice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>23-09-2006, 05:04:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sammy was dumbfounded. What he another weirdo like him? "Buh? Wha? He... he was a monster! He impaled that guy! The the fancy crap..." Sputtered the youth, before two rather good looking ladies suggested that they leave. Deciding that he didn't want to be beaten up by those nordic looking fellows, he quickly nodded his head in agreement, and made a B-line for the closest exit.<br>"Sounds good to me! This-a-way!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>24-09-2006, 00:25:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"that's Kim I'm Mira" she moves into the tourist rush to get out of the building, "what do you think just happened?" she saks as they are surrounded by other tourists all pushing to get to the side walks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-09-2006, 16:44:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Getting back out of Crablegs is fairly easy--the viking types don't get in Sammy's way.&nbsp; They, too, saw the monster...and while they aren't too happy about finding a downed tourist instead, they don't seem to feel like roughing anyone up for self-defense.<br><br>Out in the street, people are milling around and muttering, watching the front of the restaurant.&nbsp; A few are weeping hysterically.&nbsp; More than a few are discussing that weird voice in their heads.&nbsp; There's also the sound of a helicopter, coming closer and closer.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>26-09-2006, 23:58:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm Sammy."&nbsp; Introduced the youth as he glanced back at Crablegs, somewhat freaked out. "I have no fucking idea, but I think we should put as much distance between us and that place as possible." He breathed, then smirked. "At least we learned that the Knife-and-chair attack is an UNSTOPPABLE COMBINATION!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 15:39:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				One of the viking types appears to be drifting Sammy-wards.<br><br>"Hey, kid!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>03-10-2006, 01:06:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Kim looks over her shoulder, scowling. "Maybe a bit TOO unstoppable.. I think we should run. I hope you agree. Because given what I've seen of this place so far, I doubt you'd enjoy being taken in for questioning." She adds, under her breath "Or that you'd ever leave alive." One hand ducks into her purse as she glances around for convenient escape routes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>03-10-2006, 17:03:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira walks along beside the two and for some god aweful reason she is not at all friightened. should be and she knows it but this is like the most exciting thing that has happened to her. She smiles up at Sammy and then around to Rin, "lead on and I shall folow."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-10-2006, 17:07:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That Viking type is getting closer.&nbsp; The good news is that he doesn't look particularly angry.&nbsp; The bad news is that it's kind of hard to tell behind that beard...<br><br>"Hey, kid!&nbsp; Really!&nbsp; I mean it!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 22:28:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				OOC: Oops! Forgot about this! Sorry!<br><br>Samuel glanced at the viking guy, figuring that he might be able to take him if it came to violence. That, and it wasn't in his nature to be suspicious. The youth sighed softly, and scratched the back of his head. "You guys go ahead. I'm going to see what he wants."<br><br>Sammy started to walk towards the weird guy. "What? If this is about what happened back at Crablegs, I have no idea what the hell that thing was. I just threw a frickin' chair."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 22:30:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Viking type gives Sammy a curious look.<br><br>"What's your sign, kid?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>07-10-2006, 00:38:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That caught him off guard. What, the viking dude just wanted to hit on him? "What's my sign?" Repeated Sammy, winking and pointing his finger at the guy. "My sign is STOP! Oh, snap! Seriously, you gotta work on your pickup lines buddy, that one is older than fancy moses. Not that I swing that way, of course."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>07-10-2006, 00:53:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira giggles and turns back to see what will happen. Standing there she says quietly, "He's kinda cute Sammy don't burn your bridges."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>07-10-2006, 18:30:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The Viking blinks for a moment, then scowls.<br><br>"Who said anything about picking you up?&nbsp; Now what's your sign?&nbsp; Seriously, burger..."<br><br>Apparently he means something very different than anybody else Sammy's ever met might mean.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>11-10-2006, 01:53:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg257222#msg257222">Quote from: Timiko on 07-10-2006, 00:53:40</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Mira giggles and turns back to see what will happen. Standing there she says quietly, "He's kinda cute Sammy don't burn your bridges."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"I donno, I don't usually go for the scraggly types." Sammy returned with a grin.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg257469#msg257469">Quote from: MadPanda on 07-10-2006, 18:30:49</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">The Viking blinks for a moment, then scowls.<br><br>"Who said anything about picking you up? Now what's your sign? Seriously, burger..."<br><br>Apparently he means something very different than anybody else Sammy's ever met might mean.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Samuel rolled his eyes, but finally relented. "Libra. I'm a libra. Why do you need to know, anyways?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>11-10-2006, 16:25:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Awww, nuts."&nbsp; The Viking rubs the back of his neck again.&nbsp; "You did good in there.&nbsp; Pity about the tourist.&nbsp; I'd offer you a job, but we only recruit Aries.&nbsp; Feel like doing a little ring-fighting instead?&nbsp; Or I could put you in touch with someone who handles informal personal security stuff..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>12-10-2006, 15:15:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira Blinks and looks from one to the other. not at all what she was expecting and for her something of a let down. then curiosity raises its hed, "so you have tourists turning rabid all the time down here?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>12-10-2006, 15:18:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Naww, not really, but that was some good fighting!&nbsp; I mean, we all saw the monster, right?&nbsp; Big as a house, ugly as a Lucy's mother, and while everyone around this guy is screaming and running, he just...wham!&nbsp; Pow!&nbsp; Crunch!"<br><br>The Viking type does a fair pantomime, albeit exaggerated, of Sammy's actions.<br><br>"Real cool.&nbsp; Too bad it turned out to be just some guy.&nbsp; I wonder what the hell happened in there.&nbsp; Must've been some seriously good shit in the beer today."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>13-10-2006, 09:38:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Samuel also blinked in confusion, then sighed in relief. So there wasn't anything really threatening, the guy just wanted to offer him a job. A weird way to judge your applicants, but considering how weird the people at the airport were that wasn't really surprising.<br><br>The youth busted out his widest, friend-making grin. "Thanks man, but no thanks. Fighting's fun now and then, but I don't want to spend my life doing it. I'm a musician at heart.&nbsp; But hey, thanks for the offer. Why don't you come to one of my gigs next week? I can hook you up with a free T-Shirt." Sammy reached into his pocket and pulled out a crumpled flyer for Electric Shift, and handed it to the enforcer. <br><br>"And I'm pretty sure that Kim deserves some kudos, she did throw the knife, too..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>13-10-2006, 10:52:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim raises one eyebrow, staring at the guy. She shakes her head "Man, I gotta say.. this place is just fucking WIERD." She withdraws her hand from her purse. "Well then, since we're not in trouble.. Can I have my knife back? Those things are expensive you know. Gotta get the balance just right."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>13-10-2006, 14:41:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, yeah.&nbsp; Sure.&nbsp; Hold on a moment."<br><br>He turns around.<br><br>"Hey, Olaf?&nbsp; Couldja get that throwing knife?&nbsp; The lady wants it back."<br><br>There's an answering "hokay" from somewhere in the crowd.<br><br>"A good blade is a great treasure," the Viking nods.&nbsp; "Oh, right.&nbsp; I'm Gunnar.&nbsp; That's Olaf back there...we're with the Aries Gang.&nbsp; You three need anything while you're here, just let us know.&nbsp; But, uhm...next time, check to make sure the monster isn't really some fat guy from Kansas, okay?&nbsp; Bad for business."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>13-10-2006, 15:49:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"some fat guy from Kansas" she repeats, "so how do we do that? ask him?" she shake sher head, "Say Gunnar, what do you locals do for fun?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>13-10-2006, 15:52:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Fight.&nbsp; Drink.&nbsp; Party.&nbsp; Have sex.&nbsp; Same as everybody else, but more often and louder.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; What do you do for fun?"<br><br>Another Viking...Olaf, apparently...approaches, his identity made clear by his tee shirt (which reads 'Hi, My Name Is Olaf').&nbsp; This is necessary because if there's one thing Olaf probably doesn't have anywhere in his family tree, it's a Scandanavian!&nbsp; He looks quite Mediterranean.<br><br>"Someone has lost a knife?&nbsp; Here it is."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>18-10-2006, 09:19:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg260263#msg260263">Quote from: Timiko on 13-10-2006, 15:49:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"some fat guy from Kansas" she repeats, "so how do we do that? ask him?" she shake sher head, "Say Gunnar, what do you locals do for fun?"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"We could check his I.D." Offered Sammy with a grin. "Hey! You licensed to be a monster around here?"<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg260266#msg260266">Quote from: MadPanda on 13-10-2006, 15:52:52</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Fight. Drink. Party. Have sex. Same as everybody else, but more often and louder. Why? What do you do for fun?"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"She might be asking what are the best places to fight, drink, party and have sex. I know that's info I'd certainly be interested in. I mean, if your family-friendly crab restaurant has strippers, maimingw and monsters, the good places must be fuckin' awesome." Asked Samuel cheerfully.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>18-10-2006, 10:16:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim takes her knife from the man and looks it over critically, before daintily taking out a lace handkerchief and wiping it off. "Thank you."<br><br>Nodding at Sam, she agrees "Exactly. We're all here on vacation, wheres a good place to really cut loose?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-10-2006, 15:03:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Gunnar immediately points to a building across the street, a large three-storied structure with a statue over the front door--it shows a woman, swathed in ancient robes like a saint or a madonna, with her hands over her face as if she's crying into them.<br><br>"Sad Mary's Bar and Girl.&nbsp; Or you could check out the parties.&nbsp; This is Flowers.&nbsp; There's <em>always</em> action here in Flowers...usually all over the place.&nbsp; Or you could check out some of the frat parties in Science, but those kids're total amateurs."<br><br>For some reason, Olaf thinks that's funny.<br><br>"Oh, man...but those Alpha Rho's can fuck like crazy once you get 'em in the mood..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>18-10-2006, 20:15:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira asks&nbsp; curiously, "what dose one have to do to get them in the mood?" she loks between the others and blushes, "well he brought it up."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>18-10-2006, 20:31:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Poetry, griping about the patriarchy, and a lot of foreplay," Olaf grins.&nbsp; "But you gotta be real patient.&nbsp; Those artsy chicks are really slow starters...well, comparatively speaking.&nbsp; But oh, do they ever pay you back!"<br><br>He gives Mira a clearly evaluating look and waggles his eyebrows.<br><br>"Wanna meet a couple?&nbsp; Some of them would like you a lot better than they would me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>19-10-2006, 10:52:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg262749#msg262749">Quote from: MadPanda on 18-10-2006, 20:31:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Poetry, griping about the patriarchy, and a lot of foreplay," Olaf grins. "But you gotta be real patient. Those artsy chicks are really slow starters...well, comparatively speaking. But oh, do they ever pay you back!"<br><br>He gives Mira a clearly evaluating look and waggles his eyebrows.<br><br>"Wanna meet a couple? Some of them would like you a lot better than they would me."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Samuel shuttered in disgust. "Uuugh. Socio-political commentary is SUCH a turn off. Gimmie a crazy punk chick with piercings up the wazoo any day." He said, eyeing Sad Mary's Bar and Grill, thinking back to his favored bar, the Rue Canoe. "Though, honestly, I'll go anywhere that offers free booze."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>19-10-2006, 15:14:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sad Mary's ain't free," the Vikings intone in unison.&nbsp; "But the prices aren't too bad," Gunnar adds.&nbsp; "Anyway, nice meeting you, but we have to go back on patrol, now.&nbsp; Gotta stop the locals from taking too much advantage of you burger.&nbsp; And, uh, vice versa."<br><br>"Goth chicks with lots of piercings?&nbsp; We can do that," Olaf grins.&nbsp; "All sorts on the Edge, my man!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>19-10-2006, 23:54:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She giggles and turns to the others, "I think we try sad Mary's I am not into socio-political chicks myself. but if you all want to try&nbsp; someplace else. I mean I'm game."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>19-10-2006, 23:58:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim rolls her eyes at Sam "I don't think you'd recognize a wazoo, pierced or not, even if some poor mad girl took it into her mind to show you hers." She smiles at him, then shrugs to the other girl "Sounds fine to me! Long as we don't have to kick the ass of some other poor damn tourist."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>20-10-2006, 08:42:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg263293#msg263293">Quote from: Rin on 19-10-2006, 23:58:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Kim rolls her eyes at Sam "I don't think you'd recognize a wazoo, pierced or not, even if some poor mad girl took it into her mind to show you hers." She smiles at him, then shrugs to the other girl "Sounds fine to me! Long as we don't have to kick the ass of some other poor damn tourist."<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Always up for witty banter, Sammy grinned and folded his arms. "I suppose I'll have to defer to your expert opinion on wazoos, considering how hard you were looking at that stripper..."<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6711.msg263103#msg263103">Quote from: MadPanda on 19-10-2006, 15:14:51</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Sad Mary's ain't free," the Vikings intone in unison. "But the prices aren't too bad," Gunnar adds. "Anyway, nice meeting you, but we have to go back on patrol, now. Gotta stop the locals from taking too much advantage of you burger. And, uh, vice versa."<br><br>"Goth chicks with lots of piercings? We can do that," Olaf grins. "All sorts on the Edge, my man!"<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Samuel waved his hand in goodbye. "Later Viking guys. Watch out for warped, fleshy beings looking for hugs." Offered the youth Solemnly as the gang members departed. "Well, since we have a recommendation from Thor and Odin over there, let's hit Sad Marys!" He declared, tromping off to the building.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>20-10-2006, 18:39:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Mira Grins, She is having fun. She is so totally out of her box that she can't or won't see any thing spoiling it. Too afraid of turning back into the pumkin. she walks along and tooks at everything.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-10-2006, 18:44:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sad Mary's Bar and Girl is, as the name suggests, a bar...and then some.&nbsp; It's crowded, even this early in the day.&nbsp; There are three stages along the far wall, and a fourth roped off stage in the middle of the main floor.&nbsp; Right now, all four stages are occupied by dancers--three girls, one guy, all shaking their respective money makers to some utterly forgettable top 40 pop song.<br><br>The main question remains, where do you try to go first?&nbsp; To the bar?&nbsp; Further back, to find a table and watch the gyrating scenery?&nbsp; There's a lot going on in here...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Rin</strong> on <strong>21-10-2006, 04:01:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim snorts "Like you could've noticed anything, considering that you were pratically drowning in your own drool." As they enter Sad Mary's, Kim looks around. Shaking her head, she asks "What, are strippers considered standard restaurant and bar furnishings here?"<br><br>She starts for the bar, saying "Grab us some seats. I'll get the beer!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>22-10-2006, 12:38:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, that wasn't my drool. That was <em>your</em> drool, and for the record I was swimming quite well. Everyone was impressed with my backstroke. Not that you saw it, but it's okay. We all know how you get when strippers are around." Said Samuel happily. Of course, he had just met Kim, but it didn't matter when you were playfully exchanging insults.<br><br>"Seats are a go. No pale ale crap, please." Sammy called out, then turned back to the seating area, giving a impressed whistle. "So Mira, what'll it be? A window seat, a booth seat, or a wang seat?" He asked, pointing to the respective spots.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Timiko</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 03:46:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"what is a wang seat?" she asks grinning " I think we should try them. some of us might like the strippers. others not but I want to see everything. maybe try some things too. and a wang seat just sounds dirty"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Creeper</strong> on <strong>29-10-2006, 11:04:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Wang seat is a seat next to the strippers." Explained Samuel sheepishly, scratching the back of his head. "Sorry, local slang. Seriously, doesn't matter to me. I doubt strippers is the strangest thing that this place has..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Chapter One: A Knight in Flowers</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-10-2006, 17:24:39</strong>
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				Meanwhile, Kim has met the bartender: a crusty, tattooed fifty-something woman with an eyepatch who looks tough enough to take on most guys twenty years her junior.&nbsp; The words HATE and PAIN are tattooed across her knuckles, one word on each hand.&nbsp; She gives the slight girl a frown, barely pausing as she wipes down the bar.<br><br>"What'll it be, babe?&nbsp; Beer?&nbsp; Ale?&nbsp; Absinthe?"
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