Faerzen and Nick explore the other Prospit

[22:56] <Nick_Varnegs> so... what are we going to say to the queen?
[22:57] <Faerzen_Norstov> That.... is an excellent question.
[22:57] <Faerzen_Norstov> I believe we should at all costs avoid saying anything about the other queen sending us
[22:57] <Nick_Varnegs> ...lets say we got decided to explore on our own due to curiosity?
[22:58] <Faerzen_Norstov> That is what I was going to suggest.
[22:58] <Faerzen_Norstov> We could also inquire about the situation on this Prospit after the collision
[22:58] <Faerzen_Norstov> To see what aid, if any, is needed
[22:59] <Faerzen_Norstov> I think curiosity and assistance are two quite solid reasons that are technically also true
[22:59] <Faerzen_Norstov> I do not wish to lie.
[23:00] <Nick_Varnegs> neither we have to completely say the truth?
[23:00] <Nick_Varnegs> this... situations... are sort of delicated, wrong words right now could not... suit us well
[23:00] <Faerzen_Norstov> There is no such thing as a lie of omission as it is not a lie.
[23:00] <Faerzen_Norstov> I sincerely agree with that sentiment.
[23:01] <Nick_Varnegs> ...
[23:01] <Faerzen_Norstov> Where do you believe we should begin our adventure?
[23:02] <Faerzen_Norstov> We agreed starting somewhere besides the castle would likely be the most prudent.
[23:02] <Nick_Varnegs> hmmmm
[23:02] <Nick_Varnegs> do you see any camps tending to the hurt or similar? perhaps thouse would be a good place to start
[23:03] <Faerzen_Norstov> Hmmmmm
[23:03]  * Faerzen_Norstov looks for relief or refugee camps
[23:04] <`DICE> Faerzen_Norstov rolled 1d20+4 perception [ 1d20=7 ]{11}
[23:04]  * Nick_Varnegs subconsiously wraps one of his wings around faerzen
[23:05] <DM> Looking around, Faerzen is eventually able to spot the tail end of a line of prospitians walking down a street about 20 feet away, but they quickly disappear behind another building
[23:06] <Nick_Varnegs> so... you see anything?
[23:06] <Faerzen_Norstov> There seemed to be a queue of some sort down the road over there
[23:06]  * Faerzen_Norstov points to her left down the road
[23:06] <Nick_Varnegs> oh! that would seem like a nice place to start
[23:07] <Nick_Varnegs> perhaps asking a few citizens would be the most... non intrusive way of getting information
[23:07] <Faerzen_Norstov> Agreed.
[23:07] <Nick_Varnegs> :)
[23:07] <Faerzen_Norstov> Again, no mention of our Queen. :)
[23:08]  * Faerzen_Norstov floats down the street after the line of Prospitians
[23:08]  * Nick_Varnegs floats next to faerzen... as usual
[23:09] <Nick_Varnegs> so... after all of this... should we call it a day? err... night?
[23:09] <Faerzen_Norstov> I think that would be a nice idea, yes.
[23:10] <Faerzen_Norstov> Although, knowing Prospit, we will likely suddenly find ourselves becoming uncontrollably drowsy at the most inconvenient moments.
[23:10] <DM> You are both able to catch up, and see a line of about 5 prospitians walking in a single file line towards a building that had collapsed in the impact. They don't seem to take much notice of you.
[23:11] <Nick_Varnegs> to carapacian: excuse me... do you have a minute or two?
[23:12] <Nick_Varnegs> ...
[23:13] <Faerzen_Norstov> Hello?
[23:13]  * Nick_Varnegs subconsiously snuggles faerzen with the wing
[23:14] <DM> All five carapacians look at you, but don't stop walking. They inform you that they are in fact very busy as there are a few people trapped inside the building they are going to.
[23:14] <Faerzen_Norstov> Would you like some assistance?
[22:20]  * nick_varnegs widens his eyes in surprise. "anything we can help with?"
[22:21] <DM> They declare that while your assitance is not needed, it would be much appreciated.
[22:21] <@Faerzen_Norstov> We would love to help if we can!
[22:22]  * Faerzen_Norstov floats along behind the line of Prospitians.
[22:22]  * nick_varnegs floats at faerzen's side
[22:22] <DM> They continue down to the collapsed building before immediately getting to work on clearing the rubble, somehow knowing exatly where they each need to be.
[22:23] <nick_varnegs> well... i hope it isnt a dangerous situation... im quite liking not risking my life each hour
[22:23] <@Faerzen_Norstov> This is quite a large building! How did you all know that there were people trapped inside?
[22:24]  * nick_varnegs dewraps his wing from faerzen and begins helping the carapacians with the rubbpe
[22:24] <@Faerzen_Norstov> To Nick: I'm sure we'll be okay. Here, help me with this rock. I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to provide much assistance on my own.
[22:24] <nick_varnegs> perhaps its a... living area
[22:25]  * nick_varnegs smiles and begins helping faerzen
[22:25] <nick_varnegs> ((str check?))
[22:25] <@Faerzen_Norstov> roll 1d20-1 for strength
[22:25] <`DICE> Faerzen_Norstov rolled 1d20-1 for strength [ 1d20=2 ]{1}
[22:25] <@Faerzen_Norstov> ((awwwwww yeah))
[22:25] <nick_varnegs> roll 1d20 for shenanigans
[22:25] <`DICE> nick_varnegs rolled 1d20 for shenanigans [ 1d20=18 ]{18}
[22:25]  * Faerzen_Norstov stumbles and basically drops her end of the rock
[22:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> S-sorry!
[22:26]  * Faerzen_Norstov scrambles to pick the rock back up
[22:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> roll 1d20-1 strength
[22:26] <`DICE> Faerzen_Norstov rolled 1d20-1 strength [ 1d20=12 ]{11}
[22:26] <nick_varnegs> *takes the rock from faerzen* theeere we go.
[22:26]  * Faerzen_Norstov manages to heft up her end of the rock
[22:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Thanks
[22:26]  * Faerzen_Norstov blushes
[22:26]  * nick_varnegs smiles and keeps helping
[22:27] <@Faerzen_Norstov> ((do they respond, DM ?))
[22:27] <nick_varnegs> alright... lets just move this... this is getting hard to hold on to
[22:28] <DM> The prospitians seem to be focusing on one specific area, and it isn't really anywhere near the two of you. They don't seemt o have anything to say about it, though.
[22:29]  * nick_varnegs carries the rock to a place where it doesn't bother
[22:29] <nick_varnegs> psst. faerzen
[22:29] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Hmm?
[22:29]  * Faerzen_Norstov returns to pile to grab another rock
[22:29] <nick_varnegs> do you think we should help with the... main operation?
[22:29] <@Faerzen_Norstov> *what do you mean?*
[22:30]  * nick_varnegs returns to the pile and grabs another piece of rubble
[22:30] <nick_varnegs> *they seem to be more... focused on that part*
[22:30] <@Faerzen_Norstov> *I... don't want to get in their way, but we can try and maneuver ourselves in there.*
[22:31] <@Faerzen_Norstov> *I'm afraid I will drop something again!*
[22:31]  * nick_varnegs gives a slight laught
[22:32] <nick_varnegs> let me carry the big ones :)
[22:32] <@Faerzen_Norstov> You got it, boss :)
[22:32] <nick_varnegs> alright... lets see if they need more hands over there.
[22:32]  * nick_varnegs aproaches the carapacians
[22:32]  * Faerzen_Norstov follows Nick
[22:33] <nick_varnegs> excuse me, dost thou need any additional help?
[22:33] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Do you know where inside the building they are located?
[22:34]  * nick_varnegs cracks his knuckles
[22:34] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Perhaps we can float up top and attempt to communicate with them or find an alternative entrance?
[22:34] <nick_varnegs> faerzen. do you think you could melt this rubble with your crossbow?
[22:34] <DM> The two nearest look at you, before informing you that there are 3 living prospitians currently trapped inside the basement with 1 dead, and that ehy are straight down from where you are standing at this moment.
[22:35]  * nick_varnegs looks perplexed at this response
[22:35]  * Faerzen_Norstov floats in silence for a moment, surprised by the high level of detail
[22:35] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Okay then.
[22:35]  * Faerzen_Norstov puzzles for a moment.
[22:36] <nick_varnegs> so... would the crossbow work then?
[22:36] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I have a feeling I will be more helpful this way than through lifting rocks, yes
[22:37] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Pardon me, but would you mind clearing away from this area? I can open a hole straight down to them.
[22:37]  * nick_varnegs smirks
[22:37] <@Faerzen_Norstov> We are clear enough of the rocks now I don't believe we risk a rockslide.
[22:37] <DM> The prospitians look at Faerzen before moving away to stand in aunit again.
[22:38]  * nick_varnegs floats in silence next to faerzen, expectant at what the crossbow will transmutate now
[22:38]  * Faerzen_Norstov pulls out her crossbow, and sets it to an inert gas. How about........ Neon? Nick probably wouldn't appreciate a high voice again.
[22:39]  * Faerzen_Norstov floats above the ground, aiming straight down before firing at the ground
[22:39]  * nick_varnegs moves out of the way
[22:39]  * nick_varnegs remembers to cover his nose and mouth... just in case
[22:41] <nick_varnegs> *muffled voice* no squeaks this time right?
[22:42] <nick_varnegs> ((internet still on?))
[22:42] <@Faerzen_Norstov> ((yup))
[22:43] <@Faerzen_Norstov> *no, Nick, I set it to neon this time, not helium*
[22:43] <nick_varnegs> *muffled* oh... so... what does this one do?
[22:44] <@Faerzen_Norstov> *it may smell a little strange, but it shouldn't do much at all other than open a hole*
[22:44] <DM> The ground disappears, the rather odd smelling gass dissipating into the air to reveal exactly what the prospitians had informed them were there. One prosipitian is crushed under a rock and very much dead, but there are three others standing in the exact center of the room. As soon as the rubble is out of the way they move to the edge of the whole,
[22:44] <DM>  where the original five Prospitians gather to lower a rope to let them out. None of them pay much attention to the dead on.
[22:45] <nick_varnegs> *muffled* oh... so... what else can make stuff like... helium?
[22:45]  * nick_varnegs floats down and crouches next to the dead shell person
[22:45]  * Faerzen_Norstov floats down into the hole
[22:46] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Here, Nick, help me with this rock
[22:46]  * nick_varnegs uncovers his nose and mouth... and lightly dips his finger in the blood
[22:46]  * Faerzen_Norstov frowns at the crushed Prospitian
[22:46] <nick_varnegs> he's already dead :/
[22:46]  * Faerzen_Norstov swats Nick's hand
[22:46] <@Faerzen_Norstov> No, Nick!
[22:46] <nick_varnegs> just as they said
[22:46] <@Faerzen_Norstov> That's so inconsiderate!
[22:46] <nick_varnegs> what?!
[22:46] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Don't you dare taste that!
[22:46] <DM> All that can really be seen of the dead prospitian is one white arm sticking out from under the rock.
[22:46] <nick_varnegs> taste it?!
[22:47] <@Faerzen_Norstov> That's what you did last time with my blood!
[22:47]  * nick_varnegs begins laughting
[22:47]  * Faerzen_Norstov blushes
[22:47] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I.... just wanted to make sure
[22:47]  * nick_varnegs lightly blushes
[22:48] <DM> Meanwhile, the 3 prospitians that were with you in the hole have managed to climb out, and now all 8 have turned and started marching away.
[22:48] <nick_varnegs> uhhh... yeah
[22:48]  * Faerzen_Norstov yells back up out of the hole
[22:48] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Wait! What about this one?
[22:48] <DM> You get no response.
[22:48]  * Faerzen_Norstov floats up after the group of 8
[22:49] <nick_varnegs> he's dead. i suppose they'll take care of it later
[22:49]  * Faerzen_Norstov sighs
[22:49]  * nick_varnegs floats after faerzen
[22:49] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I suppose, but they seem awfully rude.
[22:49] <nick_varnegs> ...so... organized
[22:49] <nick_varnegs> they seem more like troops instead of citizens
[22:49] <DM> 7 of the 8 are already moving off to handle another collapsed building, while the final one is walking by itself with a bad limp and a bleeding arm, presumably to get to some sort of medical tent.
[22:50]  * nick_varnegs goes near the wounded carapacian
[22:50] <nick_varnegs> do... do you need help?
[22:51] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Where are you headed? We can provide support so you do not need to put weight on that injured leg of yours.
[22:51] <DM> The prospitian informs you that it can reach the nearest medical tent in about 10 minutes, and that there is little point in helping him.
[22:52] <nick_varnegs> if you wanted we could take yo there
[22:52] <nick_varnegs> much faster, and... you are already injured so...
[22:54]  * nick_varnegs looks at faerzen
[22:54] <DM> The prospitian agrees that this would likely be the quickest way to get to his objective, adn accepts your help.
[22:55] <nick_varnegs> :/
[22:55]  * Faerzen_Norstov takes one of the Prospitian's arms and put it around her shoulders
[22:56] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Here Nick, take the other one and support their torso with your arms
[22:56] <nick_varnegs> faerzen, you are going to get your dress dirty, let me do it
[22:56] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Be careful of that arm though, it looks injured.
[22:57] <nick_varnegs> ((carapacians are not that big :p))
[22:57] <nick_varnegs> i... i could pick him up
[22:57]  * Faerzen_Norstov sighs
[22:57] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Fine, if you insist
[22:57] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I'll help you get them up off the ground and you can take them
[22:58]  * nick_varnegs grabs the carapacian and picks it up
[22:58]  * Faerzen_Norstov helps Nick
[22:58] <nick_varnegs> alright little man, where to?
[23:00] <DM> The propitian points you to the north, and informs you that the medical tent should be easy enough to spot as there is 20 othe rprospitians all already there and the area is quite busy.
[23:00] <nick_varnegs> oh? how do you know so much about it already?
[23:00]  * nick_varnegs begins flying in that direction
[23:02]  * Faerzen_Norstov puzzles again, thinking as she floats behind Nick
[23:03] <nick_varnegs> faerzen. if the request its not too od dor its not much asking... would you get under my wing again? i like keeping you warm
[23:03] <DM> He states that he knows because there are others there. It's not a very descriptive explanation.
[23:03] <nick_varnegs> *odd
[23:03]  * nick_varnegs looks confused at the response
[23:03]  * Faerzen_Norstov seems not to have heard Nick as she is still lost in thought
[23:03] <nick_varnegs> you... know whatever the others do?
[23:04] <DM> The prospitian nods, looking at you blankly.
[23:04] <nick_varnegs> !
[23:04] <nick_varnegs> well... isn't that... something?
[23:04] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Hmmmmmm
[23:04] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It...... would seem.....
[23:05]  * Faerzen_Norstov suddenly jogs out of her reverie
[23:05] <nick_varnegs> lost in your mind again my dear?
[23:05] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Pardon me
[23:05]  * nick_varnegs smiles
[23:05] <@Faerzen_Norstov> If you don't mind me asking, do you have some sort of communicator to communicate with the other Prospitians?
[23:06] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Information seems to travel abnormally quickly, and yet I haven't seen any visible communication devices.
[23:06] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It really is quite puzzling.
[23:06] <@Faerzen_Norstov> To Nick;
[23:06] <@Faerzen_Norstov> To Nick: I'm sorry, did you say something?
[23:06] <nick_varnegs> perhaps... mind?
[23:06] <nick_varnegs> uhh... yes, i had an odd request from you
[23:07] <nick_varnegs> would you let me once again wrap you under one of my wings? keeping you warm its... nice
[23:07] <DM> The prospitian simply looks at Faerzen, not answering her question.
[23:07] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Pardon?
[23:07] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Did you have a response to my inquiry?
[23:08] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I'm afraid I missed it.
[23:08] <@Faerzen_Norstov> To Nick: In a moment, we have more important matters to deal with.
[23:09] == DM has changed nick to Hana_Kurosawa
[23:09]  * nick_varnegs exhales air trough his nose somewhat quick
[23:10] <Hana_Kurosawa> The prospitian continues to remain silent, and looking down you both can now finally see a tent with an orderly line of prospitians around it, all waiting for medical aid while a couple nurses make their way betweent he worst off of them,
[23:10]  * nick_varnegs keeps flying towards the tent
[23:10] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Is there a reason you are not replying? I do not mean to pry into something I shouldn't, but I would like to be informed as such. :/
[23:12]  * nick_varnegs aproaches the nurses to see what is regarded as "mayor wounds"
[23:13] <nick_varnegs> to nurses: excuse me, but this carapacian seems to be badly injured... perhaps you would let him skip a few spots in line?
[23:14] <Hana_Kurosawa> One of the nurses looks are you before ordering you to place him down and then to leave, as you will get in the way.
[23:15]  * nick_varnegs rolls his eyes and gently helps the carapacian down
[23:15]  * Faerzen_Norstov frowns
[23:15] <nick_varnegs> *sigh*
[23:17] <Hana_Kurosawa> The injured prospitian walks away and into the small crowd, easily blending in and finding what almost looks like a spot made exactly for him, which is theperfect distance from the front for his severity of injuries compared to the others. The nurses return to ignoring you, working quickly and efficiently on their job.
[23:17]  * nick_varnegs aproaches faerzen and whispers "we should go to the... higher autorities if we want direct answers... shouldnt we?
[23:18]  * nick_varnegs keeps whispering "also... the... social patterns in here are... weird"
[23:18]  * Faerzen_Norstov nods
[23:18]  * Faerzen_Norstov we should leave before we cause problems
[23:20]  * nick_varnegs nods and gestures for faerzen to leave first
[23:21]  * Faerzen_Norstov gradually floats out of the medical tent
[23:22]  * nick_varnegs slowly floats next to faerzen
[23:23]  * nick_varnegs silently wraps one of his wings around faerzen and pulls her closer to himself
[23:23] <@Faerzen_Norstov> So....
[23:23] <@Faerzen_Norstov> What do you make of that?
[23:23] <@Faerzen_Norstov> That Prospitian was particularly unhelpful.
[23:24] <nick_varnegs> ...they act more like an army
[23:24] <nick_varnegs> ...than population
[23:25] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Interacting with these few Prospitians does seem to confirm our observations from earlier about their society being heavily regimented.
[23:25] <nick_varnegs> too... coordinated... like... they were constantly comunnicating
[23:25] <nick_varnegs> like... following orders perhaps?
[23:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Did it say anything while I was thinking?
[23:26] <nick_varnegs> telepathy?
[23:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I dare say I wasnt particularly paying much attention.
[23:26] <nick_varnegs> not really.
[23:26] <nick_varnegs> hmm :/
[23:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It is clear that they are gaining information through means we are unaware of.
[23:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I know not what information qualifies as information they can gain, however.
[23:27] <nick_varnegs> well... they seem to know everything the others know
[23:27] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Oh really?
[23:27] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Is that what it said?
[23:27] <nick_varnegs> ((did he? i dont want to metagame))
[23:28] <@Faerzen_Norstov> ((yeah, he nodded))
[23:28] <nick_varnegs> oh... he just sort of... nodded
[23:28] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Of course.
[23:28] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I really do need to stop embroiling myself so deeply in thought.
[23:28] <@Faerzen_Norstov> That would have saved me a great deal of time, knowing that.
[23:29]  * Faerzen_Norstov sighs
[23:29] <nick_varnegs> a singular mind? nah... too improbable
[23:29]  * nick_varnegs kisses faerzen's cheek
[23:29] <nick_varnegs> dont be so hard on yourself. you like gathering information, be proud of that
[23:30] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Well, that piece of information further supports the most likely conclusion that they have some form of interpersonal communication
[23:31]  * nick_varnegs wraps faerzen closer to himself
[23:31] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It is clearly some sort of mental communication, possibly an implant?
[23:31] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Possibly they communicate through some organic form of communication unintelligible to us, like many insects?
[23:31] <nick_varnegs> ...is this present on any natural species?
[23:32] <nick_varnegs> :o that seems... probable
[23:32] <@Faerzen_Norstov> The closest thing I can think of in the natural world is a colony of ants.
[23:32] <nick_varnegs> there are some species that act like that... and as you said...
[23:32] <nick_varnegs> ants.
[23:32] <nick_varnegs> a hivemind perhaps?
[23:33] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I'm not sure I would put it precisely like that as that is rather specific, but some form of communication like that would make sense, yes.
[23:34] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Ants use pheromones to communicate, but their information transfer seems far too detailed and specific for that.
[23:34] <nick_varnegs> hmmm... well, they are shelled little people with a queen
[23:35] <nick_varnegs> perhaps one of the other... characteristics amplified this thing?
[23:35] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Some sort of technological development would seem most likely as electronic communication is nearly instantaneous and can be used to transfer immense quantities of data
[23:35] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Perhaps they have an implant like Byron does, but one that is directly interfaced with the brain?
[23:36] <nick_varnegs> because... as you saw, our queen seemed to carry the same qualities as our... sprites
[23:36] <@Faerzen_Norstov> That could explain the widespread information transfer.
[23:36] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Yes, that is true.
[23:36] <nick_varnegs> hmmm...
[23:36] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I neglected to ask Lyra or Tarane or Alex what objects they all inserted into their sprites.
[23:36] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It is likely too late for that now though.
[23:36] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I doubt all of them would be responsive at the moment.
[23:37] <nick_varnegs> can you even communicate with them in here?
[23:37] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Given this is a dream world, it is entirely possible there is some organic form of communication of which I am unaware, but I am going to have to, for the time being, place my bets on something technological.
[23:37] <@Faerzen_Norstov> We can investigate further.
[23:37] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Oh yes, I can!
[23:37]  * Faerzen_Norstov taps her glasses with a big grin
[23:37] <nick_varnegs> oh?
[23:38] <nick_varnegs> ohhhh!
[23:38] <@Faerzen_Norstov> In fact, I was conversing with Tarane earlier on our way over here!
[23:38] <nick_varnegs> right! the glasses!
[23:38] <nick_varnegs> :o
[23:39] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It turns out my glasses are more sensitive to subtle gestures when it is in my dream :)
[23:39] <nick_varnegs> can i later remind you that you should make me a pair of those ;)
[23:39] <nick_varnegs> ((missed a ?))
[23:40] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I can try. I know not how expensive it will be to make, but I can investigate.
[23:40] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It will be.... odd having two of them
[23:41] <nick_varnegs> oh right. sentimental value?
[23:41] <@Faerzen_Norstov> These have always been the sort of thing that I've seen as a special object I constructed, of which there is no other.
[23:41] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It took quite a great deal of time to construct a working version!
[23:41] <nick_varnegs> well... then lets keep it at that
[23:41] <@Faerzen_Norstov> However, if there is anyone I would like to have a second pair, it would be you :)
[23:41] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I will look into it ;)
[23:41]  * nick_varnegs kisses faerzen's cheek again
[23:42] <nick_varnegs> thanks :)
[23:42] <nick_varnegs> so... is the wing warm as ever?
[23:43] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Yes, it is. :)
[23:43]  * Faerzen_Norstov ruffles Nick's hair
[23:43] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It's funny how much you love doing that, you goof. :P
[23:44] <nick_varnegs> hey! its like costantly hugging you, you silly
[23:45]  * nick_varnegs shuffles his wing around and pulls faerzen closer
[23:45] <nick_varnegs> and you know i love hugging you~
[23:46] <nick_varnegs> so... castle?
[23:46] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Especially with how many pillows I enjoy having on my bed, I cannot say I am complaining :)
[23:46] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Yes! Let us make our way over there.
[23:47] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I fear interacting with anyone else will prove equally fruitless.
[23:47] <nick_varnegs> well then. lets not sit around any longer ;)
[23:49]  * nick_varnegs wraps one of his arms around faerzen and sets off to the previous location where the castle was visible
[23:50] <nick_varnegs> so tell me... why so many pillows in first place?
[23:51]  * Faerzen_Norstov continues floating towards the castle
[23:51] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Why?
[23:51] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Isn't it obvious?
[23:51] <nick_varnegs> missing someone to cuddle with? ;)
[23:53]  * nick_varnegs laughts lightly
[23:53]  * Faerzen_Norstov looks at Nick over her glasses
[23:53] <@Faerzen_Norstov> -_-
[23:53] <@Faerzen_Norstov> ....
[23:53] <nick_varnegs> :p
[23:53] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Well
[23:53] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Actually, now that I think about it, that isn't too far off I suppose
[23:54] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I essentially very much enjoy the huge amount of fluffy cushions everywhere, plus being able to bury yourself in the pillows is very relaxing!
[23:54] <nick_varnegs> ...oh
[23:54] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It is sort of a way to hide in a little cave from everything else in the world.
[23:54] <@Faerzen_Norstov> In your own little bubble.
[23:54] <@Faerzen_Norstov> To snuggle up with the pillows and relax.
[23:55]  * nick_varnegs completely covers faerzen with the wing
[23:55] <nick_varnegs> like this?
[23:56]  * Faerzen_Norstov struggles to get out of Nick's wing-cage, giggling lightly
[23:56] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Not now, Nick! :P
[23:56] <@Faerzen_Norstov> We can't hide from everything right now!
[23:56] <@Faerzen_Norstov> We have things we need to worry about. :)
[23:57]  * nick_varnegs shuffles around laughting
[23:58] <nick_varnegs> alright alright... there will be time for this later :)
[23:59] <@Faerzen_Norstov> We need to put our act together and present ourselves in a dignified manner to the castle.
[23:59] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It's just up here, after all.
[00:00]  * nick_varnegs dewraps faerzen
[00:00] <nick_varnegs> alright... i guess ill let you do the talking then?
[00:00] <@Faerzen_Norstov> We can both do the talking. Just.... be careful what you say.
[00:01] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Please, no more incidents like last time.
[00:01] <nick_varnegs> im sure our queen hates me now
[00:01] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I wouldn't put it quite that extremely, but you did get off on quite a bad foot.
[00:01] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It will be difficult to be on good terms with her in the future, I fear.
[00:02] <nick_varnegs> i dont give much of a good first impression... do i?
[00:02]  * Faerzen_Norstov is quiet
[00:02] <nick_varnegs> im sure i didnt seem quite nice when you met me
[00:02] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Honestly.... it isn't always your strongsuit
[00:02] <@Faerzen_Norstov> But you're getting better!
[00:03] <nick_varnegs> :)
[00:03] <@Faerzen_Norstov> You certainly seem a great deal calmer than when I first met you.
[00:03] == Archive has changed nick to Ember[K1K]
[00:03] <nick_varnegs> well... who wouldn't be calmer when you get to be around you?
[00:04] <@Faerzen_Norstov> That.... honestly does not make a single bit of sense.
[00:04] <@Faerzen_Norstov> If anyone increases their own stress exponentially, it would be me.
[00:04] <nick_varnegs> i must say it has been quite nice relaxing with you
[00:04] <nick_varnegs> well... have you relaxed being around me?
[00:04] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Honestly?
[00:05] <nick_varnegs> ...yep
[00:05] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Oh dear, I feel quite a bit of things on their way out right now.
[00:05] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I would have to answer that question with a "maybe".
[00:05]  * nick_varnegs lets out a sigh
[00:05] <nick_varnegs> go ahead faerzen... just... let it out
[00:06] <@Faerzen_Norstov> It's not that you aren't trying to make me relaxed, it's simply that on some level I either don't want to or can't.
[00:06] <@Faerzen_Norstov> However, I do think there is something else about me that has changed since meeting you.
[00:06] <nick_varnegs> ...i think... i think i see why
[00:07] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I feel like in order for me to come across as "on top of my game" or "in control of my problems", I often try to appear very formal and stoic.
[00:07] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Even looking back now
[00:07]  * Faerzen_Norstov gestures at her glasses
[00:07] <@Faerzen_Norstov> at my recent conversations with Tarane and Lyra
[00:07] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Did I really say those things?
[00:07] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I sound so mechanical sometimes!
[00:07] <@Faerzen_Norstov> But.....
[00:07] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I don't know what it is.
[00:08]  * nick_varnegs lightly kisses faerzen's cheek
[00:08] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Around you, I feel like I don't need to do that.
[00:08] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I laugh, I cry, I think, I have fun.
[00:08] <@Faerzen_Norstov> In short, I can be more of myself without fear of everything going wrong or receiving unwanted judgement.
[00:08] <nick_varnegs> ...if i say something would you promise to not overreact?
[00:09] <@Faerzen_Norstov> So, I suppose thank you for helping me to be myself?
[00:09] <@Faerzen_Norstov> You have been immensely forgiving in ways I can't even begin to thank you for.
[00:09] <@Faerzen_Norstov> and.... yes.
[00:09] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Please go ahead.
[00:10] <nick_varnegs> i... i was going to taste it
[00:10]  * nick_varnegs shakes his wings lightly, as if he was nervous
[00:11] <nick_varnegs> i... really was going to do it.
[00:12] <nick_varnegs> ...
[00:12] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I thought so.
[00:12]  * nick_varnegs sighs
[00:13] <nick_varnegs> im sorry
[00:13]  * Faerzen_Norstov wraps her arm around Nick
[00:13] <@Faerzen_Norstov> You don't need to apologize.
[00:13] <@Faerzen_Norstov> There's nothing strictly wrong with that.
[00:13] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I just wanted you to be more cognizant of your actions and their implications.
[00:13] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Looking back, I doubt any of the Prospitians would have cared in the slightest.
[00:14] <@Faerzen_Norstov> But the principle of the thing still stands.
[00:14]  * nick_varnegs slowly turns and hugs faerzen
[00:15] <nick_varnegs> ...
[00:15]  * Faerzen_Norstov wraps her other arm around Nick as well
[00:16] <nick_varnegs> you know... im glad you havent seen me fight
[00:16] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Why is that?
[00:16] <@Faerzen_Norstov> What do you have to be afraid of?
[00:17] <nick_varnegs> otherwise you wouldn't have even considered giving me a chance
[00:17] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Just like what I was telling you about myself..... you should feel free to be more of yourself around me.
[00:18] <nick_varnegs> i should... i should get out the old tricks franchesco taught me... jumping at an enemy to shred it apart will not work for much longer
[00:18] <nick_varnegs> i wish he could see me now... what would he think of me?
[00:18] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Yes, there are parts of you that are odd, but that isn't bad. It's who you are as a person, and there's nothing wrong with that.
[00:19] <nick_varnegs> or... she
[00:19] <@Faerzen_Norstov> She?
[00:19] <nick_varnegs> my mother
[00:19] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Oh.
[00:19] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I haven't heard you talk about your mother before.
[00:20] <nick_varnegs> i... i never met her, she died during birth
[00:20] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Oh.
[00:20] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I'm sorry to hear that.
[00:21] <nick_varnegs> dad said she was a nice... polite... smart and beautiful... he always told me he had way too much luck with her... for suck an... incredible person to love him
[00:22] <@Faerzen_Norstov> She sounds like a wonderful person. :)
[00:22] <nick_varnegs> i guess being lucky at love its on the family? *light laught
[00:23]  * Faerzen_Norstov smiles
[00:23]  * nick_varnegs hugs faerzen even closer
[00:23] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I would say that luck has nothing to do with it, but I still have no idea why I connected to you in this game, so luck is the best answer I have.
[00:23]  * Faerzen_Norstov embraces Nick
[00:24] <nick_varnegs> if we had met on another life... do you think we could have... well
[00:25] <nick_varnegs> would you still have given that equivalent of me a chance?
[00:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I honestly don't even think I am capable of answering that question.
[00:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> You are asking me under a set of completely indeterminate and likely very different situations how my brain would choose to function.
[00:26] <@Faerzen_Norstov> That is something I have not the capabilities of predicting.
[00:27] <@Faerzen_Norstov> We are all capable of many things, so I cannot say what I would do.
[00:27] <nick_varnegs> i expected a more... romantic answer
[00:27] <nick_varnegs> but that works too
[00:28]  * nick_varnegs slowly releases  faerzen from the hug
[00:28] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I'm sorry.
[00:28]  * Faerzen_Norstov frowns
[00:29] <@Faerzen_Norstov> I'm not terribly skilled at being romantic. :/
[00:29] <nick_varnegs> sorry for what?
[00:29] <nick_varnegs> oh.
[00:29] <nick_varnegs> i think you do a pretty good job at it
[00:30]  * Faerzen_Norstov blushes
[00:30] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Well, shall we head inside now?
[00:30]  * nick_varnegs gently puts his hand on faerzen's cheek and pulls her into a soft kiss
[00:30] <nick_varnegs> just a sec--
[00:31] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Wha--
[00:31]  * Faerzen_Norstov kisses Nick back
[00:31]  * Faerzen_Norstov runs her right hand through Nick's hair
[00:32]  * Faerzen_Norstov breaks away from the kiss
[00:32]  * nick_varnegs slowly begins hugging faerzen again as he releases from the kiss a couple moments after
[00:32] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Good idea. :)
[00:32] <nick_varnegs> :)
[00:33] <@Faerzen_Norstov> Are you ready now?
[00:33] <nick_varnegs> alright... lets go to the castle now :)
[00:33]  * Faerzen_Norstov takes Nick's hand and floats down to the ground, gold and white feathers fluttering gently