RO/RP: Camping it up

-- recreantOctopus [RO] creeps around, finding it hard to concentrate on his psychic power. So hungry. So tired. Mustn't sleep. Nighmares will get him --
-- restlessPipes [RP] happens to be setting camp up nearby and is starting a fire because geez, these nights sure are cold! He also happens to be making some delicious soup. The scent saturates the air. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] oh god what is that? CIRRIN RUNFAR can't help be drawn to the smell. He crawls closer, watching --
-- restlessPipes [RP] hums as he chops up some vegetables into the stew. He stirs, then takes a sip. He smacks his lips. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] shuffles yet closer and snatches some of the vegetables while he's not looking --
-- restlessPipes [RP] reaches for some carrots wait where did they go?? --
RP: T}{at's odd...
-- recreantOctopus [RO] munch munch munch --
-- restlessPipes [RP] began trolling recreantOctopus [RO] at 00:51 --
-- restlessPipes [RP] retrieves a sword, just in case. --
RP: }{ello? Is someone out t}{ere?
-- recreantOctopus [RO] freezes. Dangerous sword. But that smell is so good. He wonders if he can just... reach over and... --
-- restlessPipes [RP] patiently waits for a response when he notices movement. He whirls around, pointing his sword at the intruder! --
RP: A}{a!
RO: ahh dont hurt CIRRIN RUNFAR!
-- recreantOctopus [RO] frozen mid theft --
RP: Is t}{at your name, broodbrot}{er? CIRRIN RUNFAR?
-- restlessPipes [RP] shouts his name because hey it's a shoutable name and he likes emphasis. --
RO: yes
RO: think so
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR is CIRRIN RUNFAR
RP: Per}{aps we s}{ould c}{ange it to CIRRIN T}{IEFFAR.
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR was just
RO: putting it back!
-- recreantOctopus [RO] drops it into the stew --
RO: see?
RO: helping
-- restlessPipes [RP] lowers his sword with a laugh. --
RP: Relax, my brot}{er. I was merely jesting.
RP: It gets so boring and lonely out }{ere at times t}{at I need a little amusement.
RO: er amusement you say?
RO: your not gonna make CIRRIN RUNFAR dance or something like that?
RP: If you wis}{ to dance a merry jig upon my turf you are more t}{an free to do so. I will even provide t}{e accompanying flute.
RP: But I gat}{er t}{at you are }{ungry, yes?
RP: Please, }{elp yourself!
RO: what really?
RO: what do you want in return?
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR has pretty much nothing
RP: Well, per}{aps you could aid me in gat}{ering some vegetables for tomorrow to repay t}{e ones t}{at you've kindly pilfered from me.
RO: oh
-- recreantOctopus [RO] takes his hand out from his back holding another stolen vegetable --
RO: well okay that his fair
RO: (is
-- restlessPipes [RP] snatches the vegetable and drops it into the stew. He sits back. --
RP: I try my best to be.
RO: interesting way of life
-- recreantOctopus [RO] slowly sits down --
RO: so er whats your name?
RP: Living in t}{e wilds like a madtroll allows me to c}{oose w}{atever lifestyle I want.
RP: Ranigi Dagda, my broodbrot}{er.
RO: oh you chose to be hobo?
RO: you werent driven into it?
-- restlessPipes [RP] :| --
RP: I wouldn't call my lifestyle t}{at of a }{obo's...
RP: I prefer t}{e term... wanderer!
RO: oh CIRRIN RUNFARs sure you could be called worse
RP: Yes, I am glad for your reminder.
-- restlessPipes [RP] says it dryly. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] looks at the stew, wondering when it will be ready --
RO: so really what are you doing here?
-- restlessPipes [RP] perks up. This is obviously his favorite subject!! --
RP: Well, some may call me fool}{ardy as many ot}{ers }{ave done in t}{e past, but I am certain t}{at my current quest is a noble and true one!
RP: You see, I am searc}{ing for a myt}{ical lake t}{at is said to }{ouse all t}{e secrets of trollkind, w}{ere all manners of magical creatures dwell in a state of dazzling tribal warfare!
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR must have misheard something on account of CIRRIN RUNFARs state of hunger and lack of sleep and nightmares but
RO: that is a pretty strange thing to be looking for
RP: Strange, per}{aps. Impossible? I t}{ink not! I am positively certain t}{at t}{is lake must be somew}{ere on Alternia!
RP: O}{, yes, and I t}{ink t}{e stew is ready.
RO: yesss!
-- restlessPipes [RP] hands him a bowl of stew. Mmm. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] doesn't waste time stuffing is face with the glorious food! --
-- restlessPipes [RP] meanwhile eats daintily and cleanly while chattering away about his ~MAGICAL LAKE~: --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] occasionally pauses to glace up to make sure Ranigi hasn't changed his mind and is going to hit him or take the food away --
RP: You see, I've collected many texts t}{at all point to t}{e location of t}{is lake and I t}{ink t}{at I'm finally near! It's bound to be GLORIOUS! T}{e most wonderful discovery for trollkind! T}{ey say t}{at t}{e waters can scorc}{ t}{e fles}{ off a troll wit}{ its steam, and...
-- recreantOctopus [RO] has a hard time following all this --
RO: so its like a spa?
RP: }{eavens no! It's t}{e lake w}{ere Troll King Art}{ur t}{rew }{is enemies live and screaming!
RP: It's anyt}{ing BUT a spa!
RO: oh
RO: sounds like quite the place though
-- restlessPipes [RP] heaves a longing sigh, his eyes sparkling. --
RP: Yes. It is simply t}{e best place.
RO: yeah...
RO: wait sorry
RO: what makes it great again?
RO: the burning of the enemies?
RP: No, no, no! It's great because it will be my }{ome.
RP: Ever since I was little my lusus told me stories of t}{is wonderful lake w}{ere all of Alternia's creatures could live in }{armonious violence.
RO: home
RO: that would be nice
RP: Yes.
RP: }{ome.
-- restlessPipes [RP] lets out another sigh. --
RP: W}{at about you, CIRRIN RUNFAR?
RP: W}{at of your }{ome?
RO: huh?
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR left it
RO: well driven out
RP: A}{. I am sorry to }{ear t}{at, broodbrot}{er.
RP: I suppose t}{is makes us companions in t}{e same quest!
RO: it it does?
RP: But of course!
-- restlessPipes [RP] throws an arm across Cirrin's shoulders and waves his other arm for dramatic effect. --
RP: We are wandering t}{is dangerous planet, searc}{ing for a place to quenc}{ our longing for t}{e perfect }{aven. Does t}{at not make us a similar pair?
RO: well sure...
RO: technically running from an crapy haven
RO: what was wrong with your original hive anyway?
RP: Not}{ing. I burnt it down myself w}{en I left.
RO: oh yeah
RO: good idea
RO: make sure no one else can move into it huh?
RP: Yes. T}{at and it fulfilled its purpose once my lusus was gone.
RO: you lost your lusus too?
RP: Well, I wouldn't say lost! I }{ave }{im rig}{t by my side, in t}{is pocket.
-- restlessPipes [RP] pats said pocket. --
RP: }{is remains give me some modicum of comfort.
RO: thats a pretty small oh.....
RP: Yes.
RP: W}{at of your lusus?
-- recreantOctopus [RO] tuns his head --
RO: hes around
RO: somewhere
RO: keeps watch over CIRRIN RUNFAR when CIRRIN RUNFAR sleeps
RP: O}{. From your remark I t}{oug}{t t}{at yours was well... er...
RP: Dead!
RO: no that was mean as well as your hive
RP: Apologies, t}{en.
RP: But your lusus is quite devoted! I envy you.
RO: oh
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR never thought about it that way
RO: hes always been kinda
RO: lame and silly
RP: }{ow so?
RO: well your lusus told you about the lake thing right?
RO: octodad schoolfed CIRRIN RUNFAR barely anything
RO: except some nonsense about friendship and love and stuff
-- restlessPipes [RP] gives him a pitying look. --
RP: I am very, very sorry to }{ear t}{at.
RO: whats with that look?
RP: W}{at look?
RO: er that
RO: nevermind
RO: just because CIRRIN RUNFARs lusus didnt teach CIRRIN RUNFAR anything worth nothing doesnt mean CIRRIN RUNFAR stupid
RP: I'm certain t}{at I didn't call you anyt}{ing of t}{at sort.
RO: you didnt?
RO: well it must have been the sleep thing then
-- restlessPipes [RP] is now an idle chum! --
RP: If you are in suc}{ dire need for sleep, you are more t}{an welcome to rest }{ere.
RO: are you sure thats a good idea?
RO: you know with the nightmares?
RP: I }{ave a solution for t}{at!
-- restlessPipes [RP] fumbles through pockets and retrieves a small vial. --
RP: Feast your eyes upon t}{is!
RP: ... of course, it'll be larger. T}{is is merely a sample.
RO: snake oil?
RP: No, no, no.
RP: It's an }{erbal substitute for sopor.
RP: I am quite proud of it!
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR er what is works?
RP: Pardon?
RO: sorry
RO: that actually works?
RO: and its all natural?
RP: Yes!
RP: I mean...
RP: It works. To an extent.
RP: You won't t}{ras}{ around, but you'll still }{ave some... diluted nig}{tmares.
RP: But rest assured, you will }{ave your sleep!
RO: wow thats the last time CIRRIN RUNFAR had proper sleep was
RO: when CIRRIN RUNFAR broke into someones hive
RP: If you want, I could }{and you some.
RO: and what do you want for that?
RO: more hunting or something?
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR has helped with that before...
-- restlessPipes [RP] smiles. --
RP: T}{at would be ideal.
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR can do that
RP: T}{ank you, broodbrot}{er. Your kindness is muc}{ appreciated.
RO: so how about that sleep then?
-- recreantOctopus [RO] a rustle in the bushes can be heard --
RP: W}{y certainl--
-- restlessPipes [RP] hears the rustle and springs to his feet, withdrawing his swords! --
RP: }{alt! W}{o goes t}{ere?
-- recreantOctopus [RO] jumps up to his feet --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] the noise stops for a while. All that can be hear is the swaying of leaves in the trees --
-- restlessPipes [RP] moves closer to the campfire. --
RP: W}{oever you are, we mean no }{arm.
-- recreantOctopus [RO] backs away and uses his power --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] a mass of tentacles falls from a tree above onto restlessPipes [RP] --
RP: CIRRIN, do you }{ave any weapo--
-- restlessPipes [RP] wait where is the redblood wait OH MY GOD TENTACLES WHAT. --
-- recreantOctopus [RO] octo dad gives restlessPipes [RP] a tight tentacle hug and coos --
-- restlessPipes [RP] is extremely uncomfortable with this and is trying to wriggle away. --
RO: oh hey there
RO: theres CIRRIN RUNFARs lusus
RP: }{ow... c}{arming....
-- restlessPipes [RP] says this as he kicks at octodad. --
RO: see what CIRRIN RUNFAR meant by lame?
RO: let him go
RO: hes like
RO: sort of a friend
-- recreantOctopus [RO] octodad untangles and shuffles over to Cirrin --
-- restlessPipes [RP] is freeeeeee. He sits up, rubbing his arm. --
RP: }{e's very...
RP: Affectionate.
RO: he is
RO: so er
RO: CIRRIN RUNFARs going to disappear and find a hiding spot to sleep then
RP: W}{y not sleep }{ere?
RO: well lets because CIRRIN RUNFAR doesnt trust you that far
RP: If I try any debauc}{ery I'm certain t}{at your lusus will stop me wit}{ }{is }{ugs of doom.
RO: maybe
RO: if this hunting thing goes alright we can
RO: take turns keeping watch?
RP: Gladly, my broodbrot}{er.
RO: but not today
RP: If you so insist.
RP: But I would }{ave you know t}{at you are now bound to a promise. I do not look fondly upon promise-breakers.
RO: wait what promise CIRRIN RUNFAR didnt say the word promise
RP: You offered your }{elp, didn't you?
RP: It's as good as a promise. A fair exc}{ange of services.
RO: your talking about the hunting right?
RP: W}{at else would I talking about?
RO: the frie nevermind
RO: CIRRIN RUNFAR promises to pay you back for the food and stuff
RO: later
-- recreantOctopus [RO] slinks away, his lusus following him --
RP: Goodbye, CIRRIN RUNFAR!
-- restlessPipes [RP] goes back to tending his fire. --