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
Post by Iacomus Lerwick on Jul 2, 2014 7:21:57 GMT
Open to Danny Ravensdale! There was a kidney rolling around in a greenish liquid in a jar as Iacomus turned it in his hand, inspecting it with a special sort of pride gleaming in his eyes. He sat on a bench near Central Square, his head tilted and resting on his knuckles and his heeled boot crossed over the top of his other leg, smiling at the newest addition to his line of merchandise, shall we say. "What a wonderful, wonderful, and peaceful evening it is" he remarked as he looked away from his jar towards the milky navy sky, the stars hidden behind the soft glow of constant light illuminating the urban space. He turned back to his jar, humming to himself and enjoying the night around him.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jul 2, 2014 7:36:14 GMT
Danny sulked through the streets and kicked a loose rock in front of him as he went. Business wasn't the greatest... folks just didn't want or need the information he was selling. Sure, he had the side business of being a delivery boy. In fact, he had the side business of being the fastest delivery boy in the city, and while that paid well, it just wasn't enough. How was he going to afford to get his clothes patched AND pay for food. The grumpy boy kicked the stone in front of him exceptionally hard and caused it to ricochette off the lamppost he had been approaching to scuttle across the pavement and come to a rest after thumping into one disturbing gentleman's foot. Danny looked at where his stone went, ready to shrug it off as a lost cause when he noticed what was in the man's hand. It was a jar of... something. His curiosity piqued, Danny trotted closer to stare openly at the pickled organ. He tugged the edge of his scarf higher up his face before he spoke. "So, Spook, wha's in the jar? Tha' really somebodie's squishy bits? 'cause looks like it ta me. An' if it is, where'dja get it? Don' think ya coulda got it soon... I ain' 'eard nothin' 'bout no bodies showin' up, an' I know ever'thin' tha' goes on far as some'a the more sinister profession's're concerned. An' I ain' 'eard nothin' 'bout ya... so where'dja gettit?" Danny crossed his arms over his chest as he examined the stranger.
Post by Iacomus Lerwick on Jul 2, 2014 7:52:24 GMT
Iacomus sat up in surprise with his eyes wide and his mouth in the shape of a circle as the rock hit his foot. He sat up even straighter and saw the boy standing in front of him, a boy who seemed to have his arms crossed over his chest and disapproving look on his face. Iacomus smiled brightly as he saw him. "Why, hello, my boy! Hello and greetings! My name is Iacomus Lerwick, but you can call me whatever you like!" although he preserved his pleasant smile, a mischievous look came into his eyes, and he continued "What's in the jar, you ask? Why, it's a person's 'squishy bits' as you seemed to call them, yes! I do collect them, you see! I then sell them in my shop down in the Merchant's district. It comes with the trade, you see. And what a splendid trade it is" he tucked the jar of kidney under him arm as he bent down to pick up the stone that had been thrown to his foot, and as he stood he proceeded to toss it in one had. With a bemused look on his face, one that almost showed pity for the person in front of him, he spoke again. "Only people in tough situations trow rocks. I do understand that some people are not fond of such things, but are you in need of a meal? I am more than happy to buy you one if you are hungry! Hah!" He didn't wait for a reply as he tossed the rock over his shoulder and kicked it with the back of his heel, then patted the boy hard on the back, and started to walk. "Follow me, then, my boy! Follow me!" He seemed to dance along as he went.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jul 2, 2014 8:03:42 GMT
"Yer a bloody creep, ya know that Spooks?" Danny wandered behind the guy all the same. "I ain' chuckin' rocks... jus' didn' look where it was goin'." The boy reached up and pulled his scarf even higher, leaving the two blue orbs of his eyes as the only things visible in the night. "I ain' needin' no charity from no one. I'll pay fer my own stuff. Man's got 'is pride, an' if I can turn down a meal from the High Commander of 'er Majesty's Ebony an' Iv'ry Royal Army, I can turn ya down jus' as easy. So where'dja get the bits, Spook? Ain' out robbin' folks fer em, are ya? 'cause I got news fer ya, if yer thinkin' ya can beat me, yer gonna regret it." Danny scratched the bridge of his nose between his eyes as he walked. "Ya remind me'a someone... AHA! The clown! Man named Addi 'alloway! Ya ever met 'im?"
Post by Iacomus Lerwick on Jul 2, 2014 8:14:48 GMT
Chuckling, Iacomus didn't turn around as he replied. "I assumed you were that sort of person. Which is perfectly fine, I suppose, as long as you don't mind starving to death..." He paused, then with faux surprise exclaimed, "Oh my! I'm so sorry, that's not what I meant at all! I do apologize, my choice of language was very inappropriate. Oh, but you would accuse me of retrieving these organs in such vulgar ways!? I'm almost offended!" He turned back only slightly, so the boy behind him could only see a sliver of his face, but instead of having a face that would've matched his musical yet appalled tone, a large, malicious grin had spread across his face and the mischievous glint in his eyes had returned. He turned back "and no, I can't say I've heard of them before, but maybe I should speak to them sometime."
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jul 2, 2014 9:41:01 GMT
"Yeh... you definately remind me'a the clown..." A shiver ran down Danny's spine as he created an even larger gap between himself and the Chop Shop vendor. "Ya talk jus' like 'im... Even down ta the bits where yer pretendin' not ta do somethin'. There's somethin' off aboutcha... Folka don' go walkin' 'round at night with body bits... an' the way yer talkin's really creepin' me out... Butcha better be careful Bones. Gotta make sure yer not pushin' the wrong buttons, ya know? There're scarier things'n people aroun' the city. I know, I sees em at least twice a week. See, I'm a monster cartographer, the single and foremost expert on the shadow beasties hidin' in the woods. An' they gots more goin' fer em then anybody in this city, noble or commoner." Danny laced his fingers behind his head as he walked.
Post by Iacomus Lerwick on Jul 2, 2014 20:21:07 GMT
Iacomus' perked his head up in interest "monster cartographer? That sounds like a very intriguing job, my boy... and a dangerous one at that. They hide in the woods, you say? What are they like? Oh my..." He smirked, and though he was interested in this boy's profession, it was also a way to try and change the subject about the jar in his hands and how it came into his possession, not to mention that he was confident that nobody in this city would find out how, anyway, and when it came to 'pressing the wrong buttons', he seemed to do that without even trying anyway. Pride would probably be his downfall, but until then, he would continue.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jul 2, 2014 20:28:17 GMT
"Ey, no info fer free! If ya wanna know 'bout em, ya gotta pay fer the information like everyone else." Danny cocked his head to the side. "So where we 'eaded Spooks?" He scratched his cheek and pulled his scarf higher up on his face.
Post by Iacomus Lerwick on Jul 2, 2014 20:49:22 GMT
"Well, I was going to head to a place where I could get you a meal, but you don't seem so keen on that idea... Aha!" His face lit up and he turned to the boy "I'm interested in information on such monsters are beasts... Maybe you could give tell me about them in exchange for a meal, yes?" He held out his hand, with his black fingernails and many rings. "Deal?"
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jul 2, 2014 21:46:21 GMT
Danny tilted his head before nodding once. "A'right... but I pick where we're eatin'. I don' wanna go ta yer house when yer walkin' 'round with people parts. 'specially when I don' know ya none. C'mon... we're goin' ta one'a the joints in the Theater District..." Danny turned and started marching back towards the light of civilization as he spoke. Never hurt to work business...
Post by Iacomus Lerwick on Jul 3, 2014 3:16:16 GMT
Iacomus laughed, bemused, and followed. "The Theater District is quite an interesting place! I plan on seeing a show there quite soon! I heard that they are spectacular! Although..." he smirked "It also seems as if there are things hiding in those shadows behind the curtain that many would not wish to see..." He laughed and shrugged as he walked "Or at least, that's what I've heard, anywho..."
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Jul 4, 2014 19:31:31 GMT
"Can' b'lieve everything yer told, Spooks. S'just a good place ta relax an' see the night." Danny rolled his shoulders as he stalked ahead of the man. He didn't like the creep. Who carries around body-parts? He's definitely harvesting from somewhere... if Danny could find proof of it, Stephen might be interested in learning about it. At the very least, he'd have some leverage over the spooky night-haunter.
Post by Iacomus Lerwick on Aug 2, 2014 18:37:34 GMT
"Hm" Iacomus said in response, observing the boy in front of him and his surroundings. He could see that the boy didn't trust him. That was just as well, he supposed, as he probably shouldn't be trusted anyway, and would be the first to admit that.
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