Prepare for the #LodanRespawn2024 Existing characters may choose to be displace from/have memories of different timelines, thereby allowing returning members the option to retcon their whole character. These changes are the result of the "Unnatural Fog" plot device that is running between now and the Respawn. The plot is simple: no matter where your character is, that place is shrouded in a thick fog that suspends time, but not thoughts or memories, so even if they're repeating the same day over and over again, they continue to remember, so each time feels like a new day. For those retconning OCs; this is where new versions of themselves have the opportunity to replace the old versions. Official lore and tree updates will be announced asap
It was around late afternoon when Stephen found himself in the Theater District. Again. This place was like a trap He would be randomly walking no where and somehow find himself here. No matter. Turning the corner he spotted some movement in the vacant street near him. Curious ,because he was bored and had nothing better to do, he decided it he would go investigate.
Late noon, a rather risky time of day to pickpocket, but the day had been slow for Zona and there were enough people on her street to cover her. It was perfect, she loved the risk and always challenged herself. Picking her target she began to blend in with the small crowd, though she hated people she felt at home doing this, this was her forta, her element, one of the only things she was good at. She had never been caught doing this, and never planned to. Although today was a bit of an off day, and you never know how life will treat you.
Badger: The cuss you are. Mr. Fox: The cuss am I? Are you cussing with me? Badger: No, you cussing with me? Mr. Fox: Don't cussing point at me! Badger: If you're gonna cuss with somebody, you're not gonna cuss with me, you little cuss! Mr. Fox: You're not gonna cuss with me! -Fantastic Mr.Fox (2009)
Turns out the movement had only been a street cat. Glancing left and right, he followed it in an attempt to give the creature a treat. As he went on it came to his attention that a girl with oddly colored hair had followed him. First thought that came to him was that somehow he has messed up and it was an assassin from his guild on their mission to dispose of him. Better find out then. Following the cat he went down and empty alley, cornering the poor creature. "Come here, I have a treat for you" he cooed to it, pretending to give the cat his attention but actually listening for someone to enter the alleyway. His hand reached into his vest pocket so that he could grip his knife just in case.
"drat it..." though Zona, "Why the hell would someone go down an ally like that for?!" This peeked her interest, so she decided to see what this man was up too. As she followed this strange man down the ally she kept her distance, not getting too close. Either way, whether he was up to something or just using the ally as a short cut Zona would benefit for it with a bit of an adventure or a bit of money once he was back in the crowd.
Badger: The cuss you are. Mr. Fox: The cuss am I? Are you cussing with me? Badger: No, you cussing with me? Mr. Fox: Don't cussing point at me! Badger: If you're gonna cuss with somebody, you're not gonna cuss with me, you little cuss! Mr. Fox: You're not gonna cuss with me! -Fantastic Mr.Fox (2009)
Post by Iacomus Lerwick on Jul 2, 2014 4:10:03 GMT
Iacomus enjoyed exploring. Surprisingly, actually, taking into account his other interests, but he still seemed to retain a little of that child-like curiosity that most adults had lost. This time, he was looking around the Theater District, and he was quite intrigued, deciding in his head that he must visit some of the pubs or maybe the casino next time. As he was walking, however, he spotted a girl sneak her way into an alley-way, and a rather unpleasant looking one at that. As he walked, he peered down the narrow space. He did not fear for the person, but was curious about her intentions... And with that, as he was light on his feet, he decided to follow, only a short distance, as he knew that he should probably just let it be...
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jul 2, 2014 6:18:40 GMT
Danny was mucking about up high when he discovered a lost little bugger. With a cheshire grin beneath his scarf, the boy started his hopping and sliding down to the ground's level. Nearing the bottom, he called out loudly, "Sourpuss! Where ya been hidin'?!?!?!" He dropped to the ground with a loud thump and stood straight up with a stupid grin on his face. "I ain' seen ya since we found Ikky's gran'daddy. Though I s'pose I ain' seen most nobody since then either... wonner where ya all been hidin'." He tapped his hat up and out of his face and caused a lock of golden hair to fall in front of his eye before he tucked it behind his ear. "Whatcha got there?"
Post by Stephen Leland on Jul 2, 2014 11:50:52 GMT
Stephen twitched, startled by Danny's sudden appearance. "Bloody Hell, did I not tell you it was bad to be bouncing around on people's roofs?!" he straightened from his hunched over position by the cat that was giving him the death glare. With a snort he tossed the small treat he had to the creature. The cat hissed and jumped back at first, unsure of the gift, but once it realized it was food it grabbed it and scampered off somewhere to hide. "You should not be here" he hissed quietly "You might be in danger" glancing behind him he searched the alleyway. There she was, a ways away. He stepped in front of Danny and glared at the odd looking woman. She had some sort of tattoo's up the left side of her face "What do you want" he snapped loudly, not trusting her one bit.
Post by Zona K. Noakes on Jul 2, 2014 13:48:38 GMT
"dung! Nows there's someone else!?!" Though Zona, " Well they look rather well off which means more money for me. Time to give this new technique a try." "Well Helloooo there!!!" She said in a rather sing song voice, "Couldn't but help but wonder what you were doing with little Tilly here, so I decided to follow you just to ensure the safety of my small friend." She stated as she bent down and stretched out her arm so the cat could climb up and sit atop her shoulder, which the cat did without a second thought. "Ohhhh and how rude of me! I never introduced myself. My name is Kiravan, its a pleasure to meet you both." She said as she stretched out an arm to give a firm handshack to the men. She never gave her real name out for the shear fact someone may remember it and give her away.
Badger: The cuss you are. Mr. Fox: The cuss am I? Are you cussing with me? Badger: No, you cussing with me? Mr. Fox: Don't cussing point at me! Badger: If you're gonna cuss with somebody, you're not gonna cuss with me, you little cuss! Mr. Fox: You're not gonna cuss with me! -Fantastic Mr.Fox (2009)
Post by Stephen Leland on Jul 2, 2014 14:31:09 GMT
Stephen narrowed his eyes at her slightly. Either he had really messed up and was now a cat stalker or this girl was more than she was pretending to be. Fine, let us just see how this all plays out. He smiled politely at her "Oh I am so sorry my dear, this is your pet? Quite a lovely cat! A pleasure to make you acquaintance Miss Kiravan!" he replied in a pleasant voice, taking her hand in his to shake. "Tilly you said? How long have you had this fine feline?" he asked, carefully processing the situation.
Post by Zona K. Noakes on Jul 2, 2014 18:02:52 GMT
"Oh, that's not my cat." Replyed Zona, as she shook his hand and brought him in for a hug/pat on the back (the way men say hello to each other). The reason for doing this was to find his wallet, which she had successfully done, thanks to the distraction of the cat walking from her sholder onto his. After pulling away from the greeting she hid the wallet in her back pocket out of sight. "She's just a stray cat who took a liking to me, but do watch out she has a temper." She said as she watched the cat sniff the man and walk across his shoulders.
Badger: The cuss you are. Mr. Fox: The cuss am I? Are you cussing with me? Badger: No, you cussing with me? Mr. Fox: Don't cussing point at me! Badger: If you're gonna cuss with somebody, you're not gonna cuss with me, you little cuss! Mr. Fox: You're not gonna cuss with me! -Fantastic Mr.Fox (2009)
Post by Maeve Blodeuwedd on Jul 2, 2014 18:49:27 GMT
"Not that its any of my business," Mae spoke around a bite of stale bread. "But pulling a stunt like that when you're outnumbered is a might unwise," she winked at the girl with the newly acquired wallet. Maeve was leaning against the masked entrance to her Sat/Sun night hole-in-the-wall gig. They weren't open right now but she'd had a long - unpleasant - talk with the owner about resigning and it had taken her a while to get out of that meeting. When she finally did get out, it was with a series of bruises, a black eye, and a couple scrapes. She grabbed a meaty sandwich off a bar-stool as they were pushing her out the door after finally accepting her resignation. She didn't want it to eat, she wanted to pres the cold salami on her eye, while she nibbled at the stale bread just because it was there.
"Besides, that Dandy never has anything of real value on him, probably just a few charcoal quils and a scratch pad." Which was probably half-true. He was a rich dandy so he likely did have some hefty coin on him, but if they all wanted to leave this alley nice-nice it was best the sticky fingers didn't think so.
Post by Zona K. Noakes on Jul 2, 2014 19:46:59 GMT
Surprised as Zona was she calmly turned around to see who this new voice was. "Well believe me, I've been outnumbered before, and by a lot more than this." She said with a slight additude. And even though someone saw her that doesn't mean she's giving the wallet back, she needed the money and from how heavy it felt she knew there were more than just charcoal quils and a scratch pad. "And it sure doesn't feel like nothing to me, feels like there's a decent amount." Zona added. She wanted to know why this red head was butting into her business, but with her knowing what was going on it may be a good time to get going... But she was interested to see what would happen.
Badger: The cuss you are. Mr. Fox: The cuss am I? Are you cussing with me? Badger: No, you cussing with me? Mr. Fox: Don't cussing point at me! Badger: If you're gonna cuss with somebody, you're not gonna cuss with me, you little cuss! Mr. Fox: You're not gonna cuss with me! -Fantastic Mr.Fox (2009)
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jul 2, 2014 19:53:17 GMT
"Yer a dummy, Green Bean." Danny grinned and waved at Maeve after her comment as he still perched off the ground. "Mayvie! How ya doin'? Yeesh... who's got the balls ta clock you? Didja leave em worse off?" Danny hopped down to the ground with the massive grin on his face hidden by his scarf. "Anyways, Girly, if Mae saw ya doin' somethin', I can only assume ya ain' buttercups an' rainbows..." He pulled his goggles down over his eyes. "So... where ya gottit stashes away?"
Post by Iacomus Lerwick on Jul 2, 2014 20:09:00 GMT
"Well, well, well!" Iacomus said as he finally decided to enter the scene instead of watching from afar "Is this a sort of party, a celebration? Tsk tsk, Alley ways are no place for such things" He winked with a happy smile on his face. He knew what was going on here was probably shady business, but his curiosity got the best of him.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jul 2, 2014 20:12:06 GMT
Danny's gave switched immediately from the green haired woman to the creep. His happy demeanor evaporated in an instant. "Oh... it's you..." Danny scuttled partially up the wall again to sit on an overhang safely out of reach of everyone involved. "Don' do nothin' creepy, Spook. 'specially not now..."
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