House Kaliaxix Session 6

May 19 16:04:29 <SqueeGM>	When we left off, the group had -finally- arrived home again, after two days at a neighboring town, which they had spent formulating a plan to break into a rival House's manor and steal back an item, and then executing it. As far as they knew, they had done it without being discovered. Upon their return, Lehkurehn had taken the package to Tehdnehr, who had promised him his reward the following morning, and they had all gotten
May 19 16:04:29 <SqueeGM>	 food and had probably also taken a bath. Night soon fell, and they went to their own beds for well-deserved sleep.
May 19 16:43:01 <SqueeGM>	So, who wakes up first?
May 19 16:43:32 *	Bribri is now known as Lahodin
May 19 16:43:40 <Lahodin>	Pfft not me <3~
May 19 16:43:49 *	Kerosis most likely, having done the least exerting stuff.
May 19 16:43:57 *	Ucro is now known as Hotehkhehn
May 19 16:44:14 *	Bluejay is now known as Lehkurehn
May 19 16:44:22 <SqueeGM>	1d4+7
May 19 16:44:23 <Dicey>	SqueeGM, 1d4+7: 9 [1d4=2]
May 19 16:44:58 *	Hotehkhehn will probably be getting up fairly early to go see Tehdnehr seeing as it was that butt who assigned him to this job <3
May 19 16:45:43 <Lehkurehn>	wakes up late unless woken.
May 19 16:46:12 <SqueeGM>	The sun floods the sky with its light, already a fair way over the horizon, when Kerosis drags herself out of bed. Looks like she's going to have to wake everybody else up.
May 19 16:46:57 <Kerosis>	Well, that or let everyone sleep in as a reward for a job well done
May 19 16:47:55 <SqueeGM>	That also works. Up to you.
May 19 16:47:58 <Kerosis>	but yeah, wake up, bathe, dress, eat, then I suppose knock on everyone's doors.
May 19 16:48:13 <SqueeGM>	Could roll initiative for waking up.
May 19 16:48:35 <Hotehkhehn>	Well Hotethn lives with his mother off the estate, not being a full house dog, she'll have woken the poor thing up bright and early, though rewarded him with a fairly nice breakfast I imagine, either way, he'll be there to answer the door if Kerosis comes knocking.
May 19 16:49:08 <SqueeGM>	Hotehkhehn is heading to see Tehdnehr, then?
May 19 16:50:10 <Hotehkhehn>	Yuppers! Tehdnehr hired him for the job after all, so that's where he'll be going for payment and reward, and to see if he'll get reassigned back to his job guarding one of the houses less competant sons
May 19 16:50:29 <Hotehkhehn>	Or if another duty awaits
May 19 16:51:11 *	Lahodin presumably has a bed in the servant quarters. She is doing a good job at napping at it as she isn't offically assigned any work around the house for the moment <3~ LAZY LAZY LAZY. Though yes, she'll have to get up EVENTUALLY I suppose. Put on a fresh set of clothing, stretch those arms, what have you, but I'll wait a little bit until that happens~
May 19 16:53:32 *	Lehkurehn wakes up sometime after breakfast has gotten cold. Grabs something to eat then heads to see Tehdnehr.
May 19 16:53:46 <SqueeGM>	Hotehkhehn encounters Tehdnehr on the latter's way to the kitchen.
May 19 16:55:16 <Kerosis>	Really, I suppose if everyone else is up and there's no pressing concerns, I'll head off to do more of the ol' medicinal ingredient gathering.
May 19 16:55:51 <SqueeGM>	"Ah, greetings offered, Hotehkhehn. Well done in Xilhradnehxoxilsis-em, I have verified that the papers you retrieved for me are indeed the ones I sent you to get."
May 19 16:57:28 *	Hotehkhehn greets the fellow tombdog with a lolling tongue and a raising of his pal as greeting, the man approaching his superior and giving a bow of his head "I trust you slept well, sir?" he inquires before giving his neck a quick crack "That is good to hear, though special praise should be given to Lahodin, we would not have been successful withouther input." The man notes "I was wondering when we...
May 19 16:57:30 *	Hotehkhehn ...would be able to sort out the payment for the task, I trust there will be other duties given this one was successful?"
May 19 16:57:36 <Hotehkhehn>	raising of his palm*
May 19 17:01:12 <SqueeGM>	"Yes, I have payment for you all, if you'll come to my room."
May 19 17:03:44 <Hotehkhehn>	"Perfect! Shall I meet you there? Or do you wish to gather us all together? I could seek out Lahodin... No doubt she's still asleep in the her quarters after the excitement" Hotehn replies with a chuckle.
May 19 17:05:01 <SqueeGM>	"If you could do that for me, it would be grand. I still need to update the shipping records."
May 19 17:08:19 *	Hotehkhehn nods, seeting off for the servants quarters after giving Ted (yes I'm calling him Ted <3) Another bow. The man proceeding down to the quarters at his usual brisk pace and pushing open the door, making his way towards Lahodins sleeping area, grinning mischeviously before raising his hands and bringing them both together in heavy *CLAP*
May 19 17:11:12 <SqueeGM>	The few servants still in there besides Lahodin give Hotehkhehn a dirty look for making them jump.
May 19 17:11:20 <Lahodin>	Hotehkehn dies <3~
May 19 17:11:26 <Lahodin>	Just drops dead clunk~
May 19 17:12:21 <Lahodin>	well okay no, sadly Lahodin is not a master ninja yet. That big butt of hers would probably make that difficult. Instead she sort of half startles awake. Still LAZY AS FUCK, she gazes towards the source of the sound, looking her typical extra-hedgey morning self as you can imagin. "...Nugh... Okay now what?"
May 19 17:12:50 <Kerosis>	2d6+2
May 19 17:12:50 <Dicey>	Kerosis, 2d6+2: 8 [2d6=4,2]
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May 19 17:13:49 <SqueeGM>	1d24
May 19 17:13:50 <Dicey>	SqueeGM, 1d24: 19 [1d24=19]
May 19 17:14:25 *	Hotehkhehn simply grins at them, hopefully they're used to his brand of shenanigans when teasing Lah by now. The man looking to Lahodin and tongue lolling "-Now-, you've overslept once again, Tehdnehr is ready to talk to us about the job, apparently we got the right papers" he says cheerfully "And yes I put in a good word for you, you earned it, whether he pays you extra remains to be seen"
May 19 17:15:15 <SqueeGM>	Kerosis finds some bitter-smelling purple flowers that she recognizes as good for toothaches, nosebleeds, and warding off pests.
May 19 17:15:33 <Kerosis>	Keen
May 19 17:17:11 <Lahodin>	"I did most of the work:I better." she says rubbing her nose as she gets up. Despite her words sounding halfway pleased, if still halfway asleep. Money is good. She isn't used to having much of it! "I'll be down in a bit hm?" The servant girl making some lazy attempts to get her mane under control
May 19 17:19:52 <Hotehkhehn>	"Don't get cocky now, It's not like I couldn't have just poisoned their water supply without telling the other two~" Hotehn replies with a smirk "Though yes, your contribution saved me from having to poison most of a rival house or kill anyone, so for that I'm grateful" he freely admits, sounding cheerful enough "I'll wait outside while you change, after that we can go find Kerosis and Lekurehn"
May 19 17:22:36 *	Hotehkhehn moves to wait outside the servants quarters I suppose.
May 19 17:24:45 <SqueeGM>	Lehkurehn makes his way to Tehdnehr's room on his own eventually. Tehdnehr is filling in numbers on a piece of paper. "Yes, Lehkurehn? Where are the others?"
May 19 17:24:51 <Lahodin>	Yeah presumably Lahodin tidies up a bit here before heading on out with Hotehkhehn, stretching them arms as she walks out of the servants quarters. "Yeah, yeah, yeah you keep telling yourself that would have worked hun."
May 19 17:26:02 *	Lehkurehn shrugs. "Haven't seen them since yesterday. I assume they'll be along."
May 19 17:26:50 *	Kerosis heads back after finding some new handy remedy fodder, yes.
May 19 17:29:01 <Hotehkhehn>	"It totally would have worked, prove it wouldn't" Hoetehn replies with a chuckle "Just remember who would have been taking the spears had you been spotted hm?" the man says before giving a stretch "Well, the others might already be there waiting for us by now, want to head straight to Tehdnehr's office? Or double check?"
May 19 17:31:03 *	Lahodin gives Hotehkhehn a dimissive wave "You can do the double checking. Heh.... yeah would have worked on having the rest of the town jump you, and whatever was left of that house screaming bloody murder on us... along with anyones who's friends with them."
May 19 17:31:14 <Lahodin>	And yes Lahodin just heads to the office <3~
May 19 17:32:36 <SqueeGM>	Tehdnehr nods and sweeps in four bags of coins from the corner of the table. "If you must know, those papers were the official mortem records of the heir of House Lefixix. I won't say anything more than that. This one is yours." He picks up one of the bags and offers it to Lehkurehn. "I'll see if I can find any more work for you."
May 19 17:34:42 *	Hotehkhehn follows along "Uh huh, and who would have found out I did it? Last I checked we were relative unknowns in the house and I would have been wearing their own colours" Hotehn replies, shaking his head "Don't try and pass this off as something only you could have done now, scarfing the bread rolls before anyone else can get one on the other hand~" he adds in teasingly "But yes, enough now, Job's...
May 19 17:34:43 *	Hotehkhehn ...done and we're getting paid"
May 19 17:34:55 *	Lehkurehn gives a curt bow. "Thank you. I will look forward to it, Tehdnehr." He grabs a bag and idly sorts it as he leaves.
May 19 17:36:55 *	Lahodin probablys shows up in time to see Lehkurehn counting his coins I suppose~ Giving Hotehkhehn another "uh huh."
May 19 17:37:43 <Hotehkhehn>	"Uh huh~" Hotehn says right back, quite cheerfully mind "Ah, there you are, so that only leaves Kerosis"
May 19 17:37:45 <SqueeGM>	The bag contains two Kaliaxix coins and four pennies. Hotehkhehn and Lahodin arrive shortly after Lehkurehn takes his reward and leaves, possibly catching him on the way out. Kerosis is somewhere? Who knows!
May 19 17:38:16 *	Kerosis does, indeed, come to get paid, yes.
May 19 17:39:09 <SqueeGM>	Then she arrives at the group from the other hallway, clutching a handful of freshly-picked herbs.
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May 19 17:41:27 *	Hotehkhehn tongue lolls as Kerosis turns up "Perfect! Well then" and with that he pushes open the door to Ted's office and heads on in.
May 19 17:42:04 *	Lahodin gives their boss a little wave, maybe half glancing as Lehkurehn takes his leave heh. "Well I suppose that counts for a job well done hm?"
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May 19 17:43:05 <Lehkurehn>	"Got paid, didn't die." Lehkurehn quips as he continues down the hall.
May 19 17:43:35 <SqueeGM>	Tehdnehr greets them with a wave, though his face is as serious as ever. "Here is your payment. Take any bag, they're all the same thing. Thank you for your efforts, and I will let you know when I have further work for you. Kerosis, do you feel acquainted with House Kaliaxix now?"
May 19 17:44:15 <Kerosis>	"I suppose I'm fitting in well enough, yes."
May 19 17:44:49 <SqueeGM>	"And Hotehkhehn, how was Lehkurehn during your journey?"
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May 19 17:46:22 *	Hotehkhehn steps on over and grabs up one of the bags of coin, the man slotting it away into his backpack, a nice little souveneir from that job, all things considered "Thankyou" he says cheerfully before giving a sigh "A buffoon, much like my current master, though unlike him, a useful one"
May 19 17:46:50 *	Lahodin yoinks it then, giving it a count up I suppose. Not sure how impressed she should be. How much money -would- this be from Lahodins perspective?
May 19 17:49:22 <SqueeGM>	For everyone else, the money is one Kaliaxix coin and five Kaliaxix pennies. Executive privilege, I guess.
May 19 17:49:42 <SqueeGM>	Let's see.
May 19 17:50:25 *	Lahodin doesn't actually know how much Lehkurehn got. Lets hope he has the good sense not to tell her <3~
May 19 17:50:41 <SqueeGM>	By reference, that's a full month's salary for Kerosis.
May 19 17:50:52 <Kerosis>	nice
May 19 17:54:04 <Lahodin>	And probably even more then that to a damn maid, so Lahodin is certainly statisfied. She takes it happly enough <3~ doggie open mouth smiles as proper she laughs "If you don't mind me saying so yes:" she agrees with Hoteh "He's a bit of a goofy one. If he's got a talent it's having more luck then the rabbits foot that the rabbit never looses... But yes thank-you-thank-you." little half bow,
May 19 17:54:04 <Lahodin>	and she's out of the room. Now the fun part:Decideing what to spend it on, though she'll probably save a big chunk of it
May 19 17:55:14 <SqueeGM>	Tehdnehr nods. "Would you entertain the possibility of becoming his personal guard, then?"
May 19 17:55:34 <Hotehkhehn>	"The man nearly got himself killed before we'd even arrived in the town, proceeded to contribute little, and owes me a new skirt" the canien adds "Regardless, thankyou for the payment" he says with a bow before following Lah out "Well, that's that i suppose... I suppose I should actually get around to buying myself a sword, I've been serving as a bodyguard for too long without one""
May 19 17:58:11 <Hotehkhehn>	Ah, before Hotehn walks out he answers "If you increase my salary a small amount or grant me access to some better equipment from the armoury, then yes, I shall guard him, something tells me I will need to keep weapons of a more decent quality than what I currently have while watching over him"
May 19 17:58:41 <Hotehkhehn>	(RETROACTIVE CONVERSATION WOO)
May 19 17:59:17 <SqueeGM>	"Very well, you shall have them, though I recommend that you purchase your own at some point."
May 19 17:59:57 <Hotehkhehn>	"I will, in fact if my pay will cover it I am off to get a sword of decent make as we speak"
May 19 18:00:26 *	Lehkurehn has gone back to attending to any work that has piled up in the past two days.
May 19 18:05:23 <SqueeGM>	Lehkurehn is a little glum to see that the profits have dipped a little from that 15% pay raise for the dock workers.
May 19 18:05:35 <Lahodin>	3d6
May 19 18:05:35 <Dicey>	Lahodin, 3d6: 14 [3d6=5,5,4]
May 19 18:07:50 *	Hotehkhehn will be heading down to the armoury then to give the good news, after bidding a goodbye to Ted, though not in any rush, looking to Lah "So" he says cheerfully "What will you be spending your money on? I suppose I'll have to save mine up for a while"
May 19 18:09:27 <SqueeGM>	Though he is gladdened by the fact that he, himself, has a considerable collection of money, in all. He's reminded of the fact that he still owes a guard two pennies, though.
May 19 18:09:52 <SqueeGM>	Hotehkhehn could, possibly, try and get enough money for his sword through gambling.
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May 19 18:12:27 <Hotehkhehn>	Hotehn will decide against gambling, he'd rather go check in with the men he used to work for down at the markets, see if there's any petty labour he could do to rustle up some extra pennies, though sadly, that'll have to wait, after his visit to the armoury he's going to have to go and inform his new 'master' that he has a new babysitter <3
May 19 18:12:32 <Bribri>	(owwy)
May 19 18:12:47 *	Bribri is now known as Lahodin
May 19 18:12:47 *	Lahodin is now known as Lahodin_
May 19 18:13:31 <Lehkurehn>	Lehkurehn notes that profits are down. He doesn't really wanna raise tolls more or at the very least not all at once. Perhaps another way to increase gains. maybe see if someone else will do something about it. Until then, he has to pay his dues.
May 19 18:14:29 <Lehkurehn>	Lehkurehn stows away most of his cash Bringing 4 pennies and heading into town.
May 19 18:15:09 <SqueeGM>	Lohxihrsis is taking inventory of the armory when Hotehkhehn arrives, and greets him as she examines a spear. "Greetings, Hotehkhehn. Have you come for new equipment?"
May 19 18:15:13 <Lehkurehn>	What do I know about House Lefix?
May 19 18:15:28 <SqueeGM>	It's all but dead.
May 19 18:16:28 <SqueeGM>	There's a lot of its currency still floating about, but it's practically worthless, except in the town that Kaliaxix controls, as that is where it used to hold power.
May 19 18:17:04 <Lehkurehn>	They were the ones before us?
May 19 18:18:54 *	Hotehkhehn nods "Indeed, I am also here to inform you Tehdnehr has granted me access to some of the more decent stock" the canines tail wagging happily "Byt yes, I'm here to collect my gear for the day's work, No doubt my new master is already off causing mischief so time is of the essence"
May 19 18:19:29 <SqueeGM>	Yep. Kaliaxix had been gaining power and reputation in the town and Lefixix were starting to get edgy about it, when their heir was walking by a building under construction and an unsecured load of wood slid off and crushed him to death.
May 19 18:20:16 <Lehkurehn>	I bet he was unhappy about that
May 19 18:20:23 <SqueeGM>	After that they all but collapsed, and Kaliaxix took over. There was an investigation, but it was chalked up as an accident.
May 19 18:20:34 <SqueeGM>	He was certainly unhappy about that, as he was unmarried.
May 19 18:21:43 <Lehkurehn>	Marriage is far too serious a business round these parts, Lehkurehn muses to himself as he continues down the dirt road
May 19 18:23:09 <SqueeGM>	"Very well. Here, you can have this, though I'm afraid I can't offer you a better weapon at the moment." Lohxihrsis gives Hotehkhehn an Average Breastplate and Shield, some Poor Greaves, and a Poor Khopesh.
May 19 18:23:46 <Hotehkhehn>	I trust this will actually all equip without over-encumbering me? XD
May 19 18:24:28 <SqueeGM>	Yes, you're at 18.25/20 with it.
May 19 18:24:56 <SqueeGM>	Let me give you all my notes on your characters.
May 19 18:26:03 <Hotehkhehn>	(okies, I'll need the basic stats and whatnot for the gear so I know what's what =P)
May 19 18:27:29 <SqueeGM>	Lehkurehn greets Hakohlixix on his way out the front door, and heads down the road to town alone.
May 19 18:27:57 <Lahodin_>	(Tnakie~)
May 19 18:28:48 <SqueeGM>	(good name for a kobold)
May 19 18:29:43 <Lahodin_>	Well presumably Lahodin not needing to clean FLOORS at the moment does some casual interaction in the house. Catching up on the gossip, and other such things. She has friends here I would think! She gives the little trinket she found a look-over when she gets the chance though. Might as well. Any identifying markings that she can see?
May 19 18:30:52 <Hotehkhehn>	me nods, taking a moment to strap on all his bits and pieces and get everything how he likes it before taking off to Lek's office.... only to find he's already left, what follows isprobably a few minutes a of cursing and running around the house to see if anyone knows where his new master has ran off to.
May 19 18:30:57 *	Hotehkhehn nods*
May 19 18:31:57 <SqueeGM>	If Hotehkhehn asks Hakohlixix, still standing by the door, which would probably be a good first place to look, he can point him out on the dirt road to town.
May 19 18:32:21 <SqueeGM>	Tehdnehr coughs awkwardly at Kerosis still standing in his room. "Kerosis, was there something you needed?"
May 19 18:33:11 *	Hotehkhehn Will do so then I imagine, soon followed by more aggravated curses before setting off down the road at a brisk jog to catch up with Lekurehn.
May 19 18:33:26 <Kerosis>	"Hmm? No, no I'm fine."
May 19 18:33:56 <SqueeGM>	"I see. Would you mind checking by the servants' quarters? I believe Loxidehn burned herself on the stove yesterday."
May 19 18:34:10 <Kerosis>	"Oh, certainly."
May 19 18:34:19 *	Kerosis goes to do some actual doctoring.
May 19 18:35:33 <SqueeGM>	Hotehkhehn catches up with Lahodin almost halfway down the road, sweating in his armor.
May 19 18:36:48 <SqueeGM>	Kerosis meanders across the manor to the servants' quarters, where she has to ask around to find Loxidehn, who is indeed sporting the white-and-deep-red scars of a burn wound on her hand.
May 19 18:36:58 <Lehkurehn>	"Hmm? Hello Hoteh! What puts you at a run on a day so hot??"
May 19 18:38:27 <Lahodin_>	Uhh lahodin?
May 19 18:38:37 <Kerosis>	"Well, that certainly looks nasty. How long ago did you do that?"
May 19 18:38:59 *	Hotehkhehn does indeed catch up, not looking one bit impressed, taking a moment to catch his breathe "Looking for you" he gasps out in an exasperated tone "I have been assigned as you personal guard from here on out, I'd ask that you send for me before leaving the house from now on"
May 19 18:39:09 <Lahodin_>	3d6
May 19 18:39:09 <Dicey>	Lahodin_, 3d6: 17 [3d6=6,6,5]
May 19 18:41:04 <SqueeGM>	Showing a true thief's talent for evalutation, Lahodin determines she could probably get someone to buy it for about 3 coins, maybe a penny if she pushed. It's nothing special, just a metal necklace with an inset gem, but it looks like a family heirloom, which it would be good to pass it off as when she's selling it.
May 19 18:42:06 <Lehkurehn>	"I didn't know I was important enough for a bodyguard. Ow well," Lehkurehn sighs before letting his tongue loll. "Besides, I thought you were attached to one of the heirs?"
May 19 18:43:01 <SqueeGM>	"Yesterday evening," Loxidehn admits. "I slipped on a wet patch and put my hand on the stove to keep from falling over. I wasn't thinking."
May 19 18:43:08 <Kerosis>	3d6+1 proper wound inspectory
May 19 18:43:09 <Dicey>	Kerosis, proper wound inspectory: 11 [3d6=6,2,2]
May 19 18:44:43 <SqueeGM>	Well, it's not too bad; unfortunately, Kerosis doesn't have anything for burns on her. Just dressing the wound and letting it heal will probably be enough, though.
May 19 18:44:53 <Hotehkhehn>	"I was, and now I am assigned to you" Hotehn replies "At any rate, try to remember to send for me from here on out" the man says before wiping off the excess sweat from his brow "So, where are you headed? I trust you haven't forgotten you owe me a new skirt?"
May 19 18:46:30 *	Lahodin_ clicks her teeth. Not bad~. Admitly she isn't a real expert on pawn shops anymore, heck she never WAS:THe kid her stole food and coin not jewlery. Too much trouble that, and that was how many years ago now? She'll stick it away for now. Perhaps Lehkurehn will prove usefull for that later... she was told he was a merchant after all right? But she's in no rush either~
May 19 18:46:34 <Lehkurehn>	"Indeed I have not forgotten you skirt. I was on the way into town to commision one among other things.
May 19 18:46:42 <Lehkurehn>	Commission
May 19 18:47:30 *	Hotehkhehn nods "Very well, lead on"
May 19 18:48:23 <Lehkurehn>	"So Hoteh, if you
May 19 18:48:51 <Kerosis>	Yeah, I'll just clean it, bandage it, and make sure she's not in terrible pain, which I believe I DO have something for.
May 19 18:49:12 <SqueeGM>	"It's just sort of a dull throbbing, by now..."
May 19 18:49:24 <Lehkurehn>	're gonna be following me We should at least get to know each other a little. What d'ya like to do for fun?"
May 19 18:50:58 <Kerosis>	3d6+1 healing more apparently!
May 19 18:50:58 <Dicey>	Kerosis, healing more apparently!: 16 [3d6=3,6,6]
May 19 18:52:08 *	Hotehkhehn gives a shrug "I don't really have much time for such things, mother needs help back home and there's usually side work to be done to keep the house going" the man says with a sigh "Though when I do have free time I usually visit one of the inns or wander around the nice parts of town"
May 19 18:52:14 <SqueeGM>	Kerosis washes it with water and binds it up, telling Loxidehn to let it heal for a few days. "That feels a lot better already," Loxidehn says.
May 19 18:52:59 <SqueeGM>	When they have nearly reached the town, Hotehkhehn and Lehkurehn approach two familiar robed figures.
May 19 18:53:28 <Lehkurehn>	"Oh. You don't live in the house, hmm. Wait--"
May 19 18:53:48 <Lahodin_>	Ah~ I'll keep Lahodin in the manor. Why not. Presumably she'll appear to be a horrible pest once Kerosis is done patching this lady up. Or far quicker then that if they're in a more public room.
May 19 18:54:22 <Hotehkhehn>	"I would have thought my mantle would ha-" the man pausing aswell and gazing at the two rabed figures "Okay, now I'm starting to think these men are stalking us"
May 19 18:55:10 <Lehkurehn>	"Well we did invite them this time," Lehkurehn whispers.
May 19 18:55:42 <Lehkurehn>	"Greetings offered, stranger-friends!"
May 19 18:56:46 <SqueeGM>	"Greetings, of-Kaliaxix. As we said, we have met again. This time, is you schedule more free?"
May 19 18:56:54 <Kerosis>	"Well, any time you hurt yourself, just come find me." And with that, off to... really just hang out and relax some I suppose.
May 19 18:57:52 <SqueeGM>	Kerosis starts to head back to relax... when Lahodin appears, to be a horrible pest.
May 19 18:57:59 <Lahodin_>	Yes, Relax. Sit down. Have a lovely cup of tea. Don't pay attention to your surroundings
May 19 18:58:02 <Lehkurehn>	"Yes, our schedule is plenty free."
May 19 18:58:05 <Lahodin_>	3d6+2 nin nin nin
May 19 18:58:05 <Dicey>	Lahodin_, nin nin nin: 11 [3d6=2,3,4]
May 19 18:58:13 <Lahodin_>	Appears what are you talking about? There is clearly no Lahodin present
May 19 18:58:24 <Lahodin_>	(Well unless you roll a 12 on a 2d6 anyway)
May 19 18:58:51 <Lehkurehn>	(sneaky dog is sneaky)
May 19 18:59:28 <Kerosis>	2d6 huh what?
May 19 18:59:28 <Dicey>	Kerosis, huh what?: 5 [2d6=2,3]
May 19 18:59:33 *	Hotehkhehn nods reluctantly, eyeing both dogs with suspicion before looking to Lekurehn "I assume you're going to want to go with them.... aren't you?"
May 19 19:01:01 <SqueeGM>	"Excellent. So you will finally grace Iaxihrehn with your presence?"
May 19 19:01:14 <Lahodin_>	Lahodin SPIES. What is Kerosis doing? And does it involve muffins?
May 19 19:01:18 <Lehkurehn>	"We probably should, lest they begin showing up in our beds next," Leh mutters to hoteh
May 19 19:01:43 <Lehkurehn>	"Aye. Please lead the way."
May 19 19:01:46 *	Kerosis is mainly just double checking medicinal inventory and possibly grabbing lunch.
May 19 19:02:42 *	Hotehkhehn sighs "Very well, but at the first sign of trouble we're out of there" the an whispers back before nodding to the robed men.
May 19 19:03:18 *	Lehkurehn nods
May 19 19:05:17 <SqueeGM>	The first robed tombdog nods. "You may call me Haeliksis, by the way," he says. "Please follow me." The robedogs start to walk off of the path, headed away from the town.
May 19 19:06:07 <Lahodin_>	Ah. No need for complication. And maybe Lahodin shouldn't be so mean to steal her dinner. She'll just wait for a moment where Kerosis seems spaced out for one reason or another to surprise her with a sudden poke.
May 19 19:06:28 *	Lehkurehn follows with some degree of trepidation. Being stalker weirdos in robe doesn't earn much confidence even if you cure poison.
May 19 19:07:03 *	Kerosis yelps at random out of nowhere poking.
May 19 19:09:17 *	Lahodin_ will be laughing now <3~ hand near her mouth. "Heavens, jumpy and shy now. You'll wake up everyone in the basement with a voice like that dear."
May 19 19:09:52 <Kerosis>	"I'm sorry. Did you need me for something?"
May 19 19:10:15 *	Hotehkhehn keeps on hand on the hilt of his blade, sticking close to Lehkurehn, but otherwise appearing quite passive as he follows along after the robed pair.
May 19 19:10:19 <Hotehkhehn>	one*
May 19 19:13:30 <SqueeGM>	The robed dogs lead them out between the trees, seeming to take a winding, confusing path so as to keep Lehkurehn and Hotehkhehn from memorizing the way there. Eventually, they come to a hole in the ground... literally. It seems to have been dug out and reinforced with stone. "This is where we reside. We apologize for the secrecy, but you are strangers."
May 19 19:13:57 <Lahodin_>	"Hmm? Oh no, oh no, just being a torrrr-ment." she smiles giving a light shrug "Admit my schedules empty for the day. Helps when you get over a months pay all in one.  Still trying my hardest not to waste it all on one good meal. Heh, don't tell any of the cooks that though."
May 19 19:15:24 *	Hotehkhehn glances at the stone entrance, now looking more than a bit agitated "I.... trust there is reason you brought us here? To meet with your master was it not?" the man summoning up everyones favourite ghost pal from her reliquary, urging her close before whispering "Watch my back while we're here would you?"
May 19 19:15:52 <SqueeGM>	"Yes. As we said, this is where we, and he, reside. You will have to come inside."
May 19 19:19:38 *	Lehkurehn gulps. "Lead the way," Lehkurehn says while trying to muster his merchant's smile (or the dog equivalent.)
May 19 19:19:52 <Kerosis>	"Yes, I'm not really used to being paid so much myself. At some point I suppose I really should head into town, see if I can't find a decent mortar and pestle."
May 19 19:23:47 *	Hotehkhehn lines up alongside Lek and follows.
May 19 19:24:20 *	Lahodin_ gives a laugh "Now you're just being silly dear. They don't make -me- buy the brooms and the bedsheets"
May 19 19:27:58 <Kerosis>	"Well... I suppose then I should ask around and see if there's one just lying about already."
May 19 19:28:10 <SqueeGM>	Haeliksis and his friend lead Lehkurehn and Hotehkhehn down into the hole, which thankfully is high enough to walk upright. The inside is lit by torches, which also keep the inside warm, and it's a short walk, past two other branching tunnels, into the main room, inside which sits a throne. A dog with a padded breastplate, and a khopesh tucked into his belt, sits atop the throne lazily, and several other tombdogs in the same
May 19 19:28:10 <SqueeGM>	robes as Haeliksis are around the room, cleaning and working.
May 19 19:28:54 <SqueeGM>	They approach the one on the throne, who sits up. "Ah, greetings offered, of-Kaliaxix. You are the ones I helped earlier. I am Iaxihrehn."
May 19 19:30:30 <Hotehkhehn>	"To be more precise, -he- is the one you helped, but yes" Hotehn replies, offering a short yet respectful bow  before looking to Lek, he was the one who wanted to come here after all.
May 19 19:30:58 <Lehkurehn>	"Greetings given. Thank you for earlier and please forgive our haste earlier."
May 19 19:31:09 <Lahodin_>	"Well that would make it a bit easier on them I suppose~" she gives a shrug. Silly think should just tell them she needs it <3~ "How did you end up under our roof anyway if You dont mind me asking."
May 19 19:31:28 <Lahodin_>	"Bit late if you do though~ Given I already have heh."
May 19 19:31:28 <Lehkurehn>	(Eh. probably could've worded that better)
May 19 19:31:55 *	Kerosis heads off to find Tehdnehr and look into the obtaining of higher end medical supplies.
May 19 19:32:09 <Kerosis>	bah
May 19 19:32:13 <Kerosis>	stupid return key
May 19 19:32:46 <Kerosis>	"Oh, well apparently there was a need of a doctor, and... I was the only one anyone could find. Simple enough."
May 19 19:33:12 <SqueeGM>	"I am willing to overlook it, yes. I have brought you here to speak of you repaying your debt to me."
May 19 19:35:10 <Lehkurehn>	"A debt eh?" Lehkurehn's brow furrows. "Straight to business. I like that."
May 19 19:36:55 <Lahodin_>	"HEh... only one they could find, or only one they could find that would work cheap I wonder" she gives another smile "Though I suppose the darlings have been paying you well now haven't they?"
May 19 19:37:53 <SqueeGM>	Iaxihrehn sticks his tongue out and puts his hands together. "Yes. I saved your life. In return I ask that you worship me. That is all."
May 19 19:39:04 <Lehkurehn>	What do we know of religion around here.
May 19 19:39:14 <Kerosis>	"As far as I've been able to tell, yes."
May 19 19:40:43 *	Hotehkhehn looks to Lek, it's his call on who he worships, as far as he's concerned he owes mr cult leader nothing <3
May 19 19:41:34 <SqueeGM>	In general, tombdogs don't worship gods as such, that's more of a prayerman thing, because the prayermen gods have actual effects on them. But what Lehkurehn knows? Pretty much nothing. He doesn't know anybody who worships a god... except for these fellows, of course.
May 19 19:42:10 <Lahodin_>	"Well I suppose sending you out on death-missions wasn't what they had in mind. Heh... ah~ Shouldn't be too muc more of that though, unless they really have gotten desperate. Pitty them if they did."
May 19 19:42:46 <SqueeGM>	3d6+2
May 19 19:42:46 <Dicey>	SqueeGM, 3d6+2: 15 [3d6=5,6,2]
May 19 19:42:54 <SqueeGM>	And Iaxihrehn is *really* persuasive.
May 19 19:43:27 <Lehkurehn>	"What does worshipping entail?"
May 19 19:44:04 <Lehkurehn>	"How does one worship?"
May 19 19:44:10 *	Kerosis nods. "Odd thing for you to be involved in too, I suppose."
May 19 19:44:23 <SqueeGM>	"Merely that you act in service for me. There is a small ritual to perform every day, but it is no more than the burning of incense. In return, I will continue to watch over you and aid you."
May 19 19:45:19 <Lehkurehn>	"What... sort of ritual?"
May 19 19:45:59 <SqueeGM>	"You light the incense on fire, murmur a short prayer, and let it burn."
May 19 19:46:04 <Lahodin_>	"As I said desperate:Sending the maid" she ponders for a few moments thinking "Heh... that or they really want to get rid of poor Lehkurehn one or the other. Wouldn't be surprised~"
May 19 19:48:44 <Lehkurehn>	"That sounds reasonable. But forgive my impudence, why would you ask this of me?"
May 19 19:50:50 <SqueeGM>	"I saved your life, did I not? I expect something in return. Your place in a House may well be of use to me, also. And your friend here, who is he?"
May 19 19:51:20 <Lehkurehn>	"No one of note."
May 19 19:51:45 <Lehkurehn>	"Merely my bodyguard."
May 19 19:51:51 <Kerosis>	"I don't see what would make anyone want to go and do a thing like that."
May 19 19:52:18 <SqueeGM>	"I see. And will he join us as well?"
May 19 19:53:36 <Lehkurehn>	"He needed no saving so he should owe no debt. I will burn your incense and say your prayers as you ask, if this is your price."
May 19 19:54:27 <Lahodin_>	"Heh. Taking me a pinch too seriously dear. Yes, yes, he's an odd-ball, and a few might want to yank his ear, but yes no one would want him dead you certainly right. Maybe out of the sight maybe." she gives a shrug.
May 19 19:55:50 <SqueeGM>	"No debt, certainly, but my worship is not one of indentured servitude."
May 19 19:57:25 *	Hotehkhehn looks at the figure sitting upon the throne and simply replies "While I respect the decisions of your followers, I'm not one to worship another without cause"
May 19 19:57:28 <Kerosis>	"Sorry... I'm not really good at working out how people think, just patching up their bodies when something goes wrong as a result."
May 19 19:59:41 <Lahodin_>	"Heh. Oh~ You'll get used to it soon enough. Though I'd say that's less about people thinking, and more about the not."
May 19 19:59:50 <SqueeGM>	Iaxihrehn spreads his arms. "There is plenty of cause. Most of all, in this dangerous land, my protection."
May 19 20:02:46 <Hotehkhehn>	"My shield and sword provide much protection already, along with the protection of my masters ghosts and ancestors" Hotehn replies "I respect the choices of your followers, but for now I shall decline, in the future perhaps? I'm not one for burning bridges and would not like to leave here on bad terms"
May 19 20:04:22 *	Kerosis gives a slow confused nod at that.
May 19 20:04:30 <SqueeGM>	"Very well." He waves at Lehkurehn dismissively. "Thank you for coming. I will be in touch if I need something from you. For now, worship diligently, and call on me if you are in need of aid."
May 19 20:05:01 *	Lahodin_ gives kerosis a long stare at the sign of her confusion ".... I meant that people are more likely to be hurt when they -don't- think Darling."
May 19 20:05:20 <Kerosis>	"Oh. Well yes, that they are."
May 19 20:05:37 *	Kerosis looks down in embarrassment.
May 19 20:07:02 <Lehkurehn>	"Then we are done here, " Lehkurehn nods. "Thank you for your hospitality."
May 19 20:07:43 *	Lehkurehn gives Hotehkhehn the look of, 'Get me the fuck out of here.'
May 19 20:08:22 *	Hotehkhehn offers a respectful bow before looking to Lek and tilting his head quite eagerly to leave, and yes, an arm is grabbed and out the pair go, nice and brisk, hopefully with their ghost pal watching their backs <3
May 19 20:09:09 <Lehkurehn>	visual acuity for landmarks. Tracking to try and remember any of the trail
May 19 20:10:55 <SqueeGM>	Roll?
May 19 20:11:19 <Lehkurehn>	3d6 vis
May 19 20:11:20 <Dicey>	Lehkurehn, vis: 14 [3d6=5,4,5]
May 19 20:11:23 <Hotehkhehn>	2#3d6
May 19 20:11:23 <Dicey>	Hotehkhehn, 2#3d6: 10 [3d6=1,3,6], 7 [3d6=1,4,2]
May 19 20:11:25 <Lehkurehn>	3d6 track
May 19 20:11:25 <Dicey>	Lehkurehn, track: 14 [3d6=4,6,4]
May 19 20:11:40 <Hotehkhehn>	Welp, at least one of us nailed it
May 19 20:12:23 <SqueeGM>	Lehkurehn manages to keep his eyes open on his way back, and should remember how to get back here from the path to town. He finds his way back to where he was easily enough, with Hotehkhehn trailing helplessly behind.
May 19 20:12:35 *	Lahodin_ is just half amused by Kerosis's silliness. Another light laugh. "Adorable heh. I suppose we'll have to work on that, or you can keep it up~ lets call it endearing. Come on~ I'm sure there's something we can snatch from the kitchen." and suddenly it's dinner time. BEcause Lahodin said so.
May 19 20:13:09 <Kerosis>	"OK... after you then."
May 19 20:13:15 <Hotehkhehn>	Less helplessly and more likely scanning around for anything even remotely resembling a robe wearing canine with a knife <3
May 19 20:14:09 <SqueeGM>	That as well.
May 19 20:14:20 <Lehkurehn>	"Well that was terrifying beyond all reason," Lehkurehn states stroking his muzzle. "We'll see what the heads of Kaliaxix wanna do about them. You did remember the way, yes?"
May 19 20:17:31 <Lahodin_>	Dinner time <3~ Off to the kitchen they go. Granted they wont be getting any five course meal, but hey even servants need ot eat. Nom nom~. Whatevers available for such anyway. Sure the other two will be back soon.
May 19 20:18:10 <Hotehkhehn>	"I did not, thouh you seem to have is memorised far better than I do" Hotehn replies "And I'm guessing that means you don't have any intention of honouring your agreement?"
May 19 20:18:25 <Hotehkhehn>	it memorised*
May 19 20:20:14 <Lehkurehn>	"If it remains at burning incense I can see no reason not to, however, men vying for power is always a house problem and deserves house solutions." Lehkurehn continues towards town.
May 19 20:22:06 <SqueeGM>	It's a short walk the rest of the way to town, and the guards there greet Lehkurehn warmly. What were they planning on doing here?
May 19 20:24:12 <Hotehkhehn>	"Only their leader was armed, purging them wouldn't be difficult should they prove troublesome" Hotehn notes "Anyway, I beleive you owe me a skirt? Was there any other business you wanted to see to aswell?"
May 19 20:24:14 <Lehkurehn>	Repay that guard from earlier, buy Hotehkhehn a skirt, whatever afterwards.
May 19 20:24:33 <Lehkurehn>	in no particular order
May 19 20:26:59 <Lehkurehn>	"We always have to worry about their ghosts too although that would probably not be too troublesome. More worrisome is his purported powers. They might just be some simple parlor trick but either way we should not get cocky."
May 19 20:34:27 <Lehkurehn>	If none of those guards were the ones from before I will make my way to the clothier
May 19 20:36:32 <SqueeGM>	Lehkurehn heads to the guardhouse first, since it's nearest, and finds the guard from before. "Ah, greetings! Oh, what's this?" Lehkurehn hands him the pennies. "Thank you, of-Kaliaxix!"
May 19 20:37:12 <Lehkurehn>	"You're quite welcome. Enjoy your day!"
May 19 20:38:40 <SqueeGM>	Meanwhile, back at the manor, Kerosis and Lahodin head to the kitchen.
May 19 20:39:09 <SqueeGM>	The chef grumbles at them coming back so soon, but provides them with something to eat.
May 19 20:40:02 <Kerosis>	"I'm sorry. I don't mean to be a burden, we're just making up for a lack of food over the last few days."
May 19 20:40:10 <Lahodin_>	Well Lahodin is still tormenting Kerosis last I checked. Probably sitting down and snacking by now. "Well might as well poke and prod:How'd you end up a doctor hm?"
May 19 20:40:25 <SqueeGM>	After repaying the guard, Lehkurehn heads to the clothier that he and Kerosis went to on the very first day. "Welcome back, of-Kaliaxix!" the clothierdog says, "What have you come for this time?"
May 19 20:41:40 *	Hotehkhehn sticks close to Lek during his travels, naturally, doing his job guarding and whatnot, though now tail wagging quite happily at the knowledge he'd be getting his stiched up skirt replaced.
May 19 20:42:30 <Kerosis>	"Well... I grew up in a big family without a lot of money, and people were getting sick and injured fairly constantly. So I just started studying up trying to pitch in, and, well, you learn a lot that way."
May 19 20:42:31 <Lehkurehn>	"This guy needs a new skirt. What can the best clothesmaker in town do for such a fellow?"
May 19 20:42:43 *	Lehkurehn points at Hoteh.
May 19 20:46:21 <Lahodin_>	"Oh? So why aren't you still patching them up still then? Heh, or did the silly things finally start learning from their mistakes?"
May 19 20:46:23 <SqueeGM>	The clothierdog lolls his tongue out. "Certainly. You can pick it up tomorrow... one penny should be sufficient."
May 19 20:47:26 <Lehkurehn>	I pay the tailor.
May 19 20:47:56 <SqueeGM>	"Excellent. Come back in tomorrow, yes?"
May 19 20:48:09 <SqueeGM>	The clothier comes around and quickly measures Hotehkhehn's waist.
May 19 20:48:10 <Lehkurehn>	"Tomorrow it is."
May 19 20:48:54 <SqueeGM>	Tehdnehr walks by Kerosis and Lahodin, stops, and moves back to them. "Have you seen Lehkurehn?"
May 19 20:49:41 *	Hotehkhehn goes ahead and lets the clothier do their thing, giving a grateful nod to Lek for the replacement skirt.
May 19 20:49:43 <Kerosis>	"Not recently no. I think he had some business in town to deal with. Oh, and I have been meaning to ask, do you know where I could find a mortar and pestle?"
May 19 20:50:51 <Kerosis>	and back to Laho- "Well, people grew up and became less accident prone, mainly. Plus, well, I was called up here, and that's not the sort of thing one turns down, generally."
May 19 20:51:03 <Lahodin_>	"Hmmm? Last I saw him was just before the last time I saw you~ So that isn't much help heh." she half glances at Kerosis. Well least she's mentioning that~
May 19 20:51:19 <SqueeGM>	"Well, if you do see him, send him to me. I have a job for him. And unfortunately, we do not."
May 19 20:52:34 <Kerosis>	"Not something as risky as that last one I hope."
May 19 20:53:01 <SqueeGM>	"No, certainly not. Those were exigent circumstances."
May 19 20:53:23 <Lehkurehn>	"Well Hoteh, Anything you wanna do in town?"
May 19 20:54:19 <Lahodin_>	"Planning to send him out of town just when he got back though? Hehe, going to make him think you don't like seeing him at this rate." no she is clearly not serious <3~
May 19 20:55:15 <SqueeGM>	"He wishes to find work, I have work for him." Tehdnehr seems unamused, but when is he ever?
May 19 20:55:49 *	Hotehkhehn shakes his head "I was planning to buy a decent sword but my pay won't stretch that far, not yet, shall we head back?"
May 19 20:57:13 <Lehkurehn>	"I see little reason not to."
May 19 20:58:21 <Hotehkhehn>	"Then let's go"
May 19 20:59:21 <Lehkurehn>	They head back.
May 19 21:01:42 <SqueeGM>	The two of them pass by a tombdog riding on a land turtle on their way back. Then they arrive at the manor, and Hakohlixix opens the door. "Greetings. Tehdnehr wanted to see you, Lehkurehn."
May 19 21:02:56 <Lehkurehn>	"Already?"
May 19 21:03:03 <SqueeGM>	"Yes. He has another job for you."
May 19 21:03:44 *	Hotehkhehn gives a chuckle "Another opportunity for extra pay I suppose"
May 19 21:03:51 *	Lehkurehn straightens up and heads towards Tehdnehr's room.
May 19 21:04:11 <Lehkurehn>	"Very well."
May 19 21:04:25 *	Hotehkhehn follows with him, might aswell show Ted he's doing his duty, gotta secure dat extra pay.
May 19 21:06:05 <SqueeGM>	Tehdnehr is waiting in his room with Kerosis and Lahodin, having brought them back with him to wait for them. "Ah, welcome back, Lehkurehn. As you have no doubt heard, I have another opportunity for you."
May 19 21:06:37 *	Kerosis waves hello.
May 19 21:07:03 <Lehkurehn>	"Indeed I have."
May 19 21:07:16 *	Lehkurehn waves back
May 19 21:07:54 *	Hotehkhehn lents his tongue loll casually, giving Kerosis a cheerful nod and the tombdog equivalent of a grin to Lah.
May 19 21:08:44 <SqueeGM>	"I've received word from a neighboring town that they are willing to negotiate a trade deal with us, to gain access to the goods we import from the ocean. I am going to send you down there with a caravan to make sure that we get a good deal on this, and it goes through without a hitch. Does that sound agreeable?"
May 19 21:10:35 <SqueeGM>	"The roads that way are not very safe this time of year, so I think Kerosis should come with you, in case you are injured. As for Lahodin, I suppose she can stay here, if she wishes, but I was told she was helpful on your last journey."
May 19 21:14:05 <Lehkurehn>	"She was positively instrumental," Lehkurehn asides. "This task I can do. How big is the caravan? What is our cargo and where is it going? How many guards and ghosts are we allotted beyond Hotehkhehn?"
May 19 21:16:18 <Lahodin_>	(Whoop sorry there) Lahodin naturally seems uh, uncertain about this raising her hands half way as if defenstivly "Well while I will admit I -was- absolutly wonderfull. And basicly did three quarters of that silly job while these three watched...."
May 19 21:16:50 <SqueeGM>	"It is two carriages, primarily spices, with a guard for each carriage, as well as a caravan leader who will be armed. As for ghosts, you have one already, no?"
May 19 21:17:18 <Lahodin_>	"Kinda having a hard time seeing how much use I'd be guarding a carvan..... though~" she half glances at their bosses boss "I don't suppose the pay would be comparable at least~ Maybe I'm a little tempted."
May 19 21:17:52 <SqueeGM>	"Yes. These are valuable goods, so them arriving at their destination unmolested would be worth much."
May 19 21:18:26 <Hotehkhehn>	"I trust I'll be as well armed as the other guards?" Hotehn inquires
May 19 21:19:52 <SqueeGM>	"Well, their job is slightly more important than yours, no offense, but comparably, yes."
May 19 21:20:22 <Lehkurehn>	"I will take the job."
May 19 21:20:40 <SqueeGM>	"Excellent. The caravan sets out in two days."
May 19 21:21:31 *	Lahodin_ gives a relaxed sigh "Ah~ Good~ Two days to mull it over. Think I'll take that. Won't leave it to the last minute though I promice~"
May 19 21:21:46 <Hotehkhehn>	"Given I'm protecting both the supplies and the negotiator himself I'd argue we;re of equal improtance, but very well"
May 19 21:23:00 <SqueeGM>	Tehdnehr nods and ushers them out of the room. "Come back in two days."
May 19 21:23:29 *	Lehkurehn gives a quick bow before stepping out.
May 19 21:23:39 <SqueeGM>	Same time next week?
May 19 21:23:41 *	Hotehkhehn nods, if Leek isn't going anywhere he might aswell get himself some dinner and turn in his gear for the day.
May 19 21:23:46 <Hotehkhehn>	Lek*