Cursed Cosmic Dev 8 -Dancing Lessons for a Spider-

[21:00] Nodded sagaciously as he looked up, not something he did often, at the giant spider. He'd casually hook his thumbs in his belt loop.

"You know, I don't know what to say to a giant spider. Fantastic, hey you ever dance?"

He didn't know what to say to one. So, he'd move to the first thing that came to his mind. Such was the way of the Syracuse.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[21:00] Calael Elisheva says, "Hmm... generally I prefer studying alone, if I'm being honest."
[21:00] Calael Elisheva says, "It helps me focus more."
[21:01] Throughout the secret-handshake, the woman looks... some degree of baffled or apathetic, alternating every few seconds. She does let him do whatever the hell he's doing, though, her eyes following the 'shot' to her heart.

Blink. Blink.

"...Good morning. If I can - "

How does she even continue after that? She tries, but every word sounds even more stilted and awkward than it usually does.

"Introduce myself. I am Atsumi, by name, and i, by number."

She blinks past Noel, her eyes catching against Calael behind him, before she looks to the brown haired demi-angel once again.
(Atsumi)
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[21:01] Calael nods. "Indeed."
(Calael Elisheva)
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[21:02] The demon stared in silence for a long moment, eyes blinking at random as it examined the dark-skin man. The spider's body rotated ever so slightly back and forth as it hung from its web, minute adjustments made by its hind-limbs to keep it facing forward.

After an eternity it would speak once more, that dual toned voice emanating forth from the depths of its maw, brutish snarls underlayed behind a soft, feminine voice. "...What is "dance"?"
(Arachane)
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[21:03] Noel nods. "Atsumi? I'm Noel. And that's Calael behind me."

He tucks his finger gun away, seemingly content for now.
(Noel Elisheva)
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[21:04] Atsumi says, "Calael."
[21:04] Atsumi repeats this, sounding like she already knew it, somehow.
(Atsumi)
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[21:04] Calael Elisheva says, "Ahh-- generally the stars are my primary focus, cosmic magic being my speciatly."
[21:04] Alastor stares at the girl for a brief instant. He seems nigh distracted by the fact his own wife appears in front of him for a moment, before simply addressing to her with a nod.

"Well. A doctor, runescribe and blacksmith. So far, we have..." His hand rose, a single finger standing up from among others, signalizing to the girl a SINGLE thing they had in commmon.

"Both our names have the letter A." He continued, before another finger rose. He hummed slightly, and then quirked an eyebrow towards the girl.

"Nothing else, so far. I'm an alchemist; So our professions don't combine. Perhaps the love for our people is a mutual interest?" He spoke again, the smirk tugging at his lips.
(Alastor G. Vishkar)
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[21:04] Calael Elisheva says, "But more recently I have looked into Agarthan histories and the like."
[21:04] Atsumi asks, "You both are... blessed, along with Sera. Yes?"
[21:06] Noel Elisheva says, "And Magdalen over there. Yes."
[21:06] Noel Elisheva says, "Also.. hi, Kairi."
[21:06] Atsumi says, "We have. Many differences. Numerous -"
[21:06] Atsumi says, "And yet, I believe we could... be friends..."
[21:06] Calael Elisheva says, "Right now I've been learning what I can about Thalassia, but of course all sorts of histories interest me."
[21:06] Atsumi asks, "Right, Noel?"
[21:07] Noel Elisheva says, "Definitely, Atsumi. "
[21:07] Atsumi says, "Conclusively..."
[21:07] Calael Elisheva says, "Yes."
[21:08] Atsumi says, "So... Noel..."
[21:08] Atsumi fidgets with her hands, giving a quiet cough.
(Atsumi)
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[21:08] Syracuse, that rascal, flashed a roguish smile up at the spider. Without missing a beat he'd stamps his feet, once twice, thrice, then slide to the right. Hands coming up to clap with a resounding thwap! His head shook to an internal rhythm.

A soft hum danced upon the ears of those nearby. The simply sound almost enchanting, strangely enough considering it was simple humming. Yet, as his head shook the rattle of golden jewelry added atmosphere to the song and dance.

With his first move done he'd then slide to then stamp his feet, right, left, right, slide! He'd be going left now, his shoulders shifting with the groove. With a resounding clap he'd mark the end of that part of the dance.

Then the man stamped his feet, bampf! Bampf! Bampf! Only to slide to the back! In a fluid motion he'd squat only to rise back to his full height to the beat of his palms upon his own body.

Giving a shake of his shoulder's he'd boogy back to his starting local. Looking up at the giant spider with that same smile, highlighting a very punchable face. He was breathing a little heavier, clearly the dancing had been a good little warm up.

"Wham, bam, thank ya'mam. A little dance! Why, with your feet I bet you'd be even more footloose than me."
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[21:08] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:09] Noel Elisheva whispers something.
[21:10] Noel Elisheva whispers something.
[21:10] Noel Elisheva whispers something.
[21:10] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:10] Calael Elisheva says, "Probably."
[21:10] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:10] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:11] Noel Elisheva says, "I don't know cardinal numbers, then. I've just realized this."
[21:11] Freya Vishkar says, "mmh-Huh? Why is Syracuse dancing? "
[21:11] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:11] Calael glances at Noel before turning back to Cion. "When is it?"
(Calael Elisheva)
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[21:11] Atsumi looks disappointed in herself, fidgeting even harder.
(Atsumi)
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[21:11] The drake enters the city after exiting the plains, her eyes a bit disappointed to see the structures, all shabby and most certainly lacking in a certain regal design that she was always used to. Nonetheless, she made sure to go deeper into the city, past it even.
(Esra Sca)
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[21:12] Noel Elisheva says, "Wait.."
[21:12] Noel Elisheva asks, "A WEDDING?"
[21:12] Noel Elisheva asks, "When?"
[21:12] Syracuse Fengari exclaims, "Why ain't you is the better question?!"
[21:12] Cion Invidia says, "...Oh? I suppose I dont need one then, if im put on yours."
[21:12] Calael Elisheva says, "I suppose Noel and I will attend."
[21:12] Noel Elisheva asks, "Do you need uh. dates for that?"
[21:12] Cion Invidia asks, "No?"
[21:12] Noel Elisheva whispers something.
[21:13] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:13] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:13] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:13] The spider watched in silence, eyes shifting ever so slightly as it took in the... odd sight presented before it. It had seen such displays before, when it was little more than a young arachnid. Typically in animal mating rituals.

Was that what he was trying to convey? What an absurdity.

"I cannot mate." the demon stated matter-of-factly, its mandibles scraping together as it chittered out a response. "Bees do this 'dance' when they convey locations to the rest of the hive. I am no drone, and you are not striped."

Its forelegs extended out, touching upon the ground momentarily before retracting once more to tuck beneath its thorax, eyes slowly blinking as it tried to process the oddity it had just witnessed. "If not for mating or mapping, what is the purpose of this... 'dance'?"
(Arachane)
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[21:13] Cion Invidia says, "I mean, im going with Kairi as a like...date thing kinda? But you need not bring a date. "
[21:13] Noel Elisheva whispers something.
[21:14] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:14] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:14] The white-feathered youth gives a warm smile towards the Franziska, her attention similarly returning to Alastor, before long! The Adjudicator's casual attitude warrants a similarly casual smile, listening to him and giving a tiny chuckle at the naming of their only commonality being the letter A.

A small nod is given the way of that notion, however.

"Mhm. Not just my people, though, all people."

A tiny correction, but a rather important one to the youth. Very little hatred, scorn, or fury rests within her Brittanian-featured form. Just a calm, cheery, upbeatness and sunny smile.

"Hmm... May I ask what kind of things you value or care about?"

A broad question, but one asked with sincerity, thoughtfulness present within the words.
(Magdalen Elisheva)
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[21:14] Noel Elisheva whispers something.
[21:14] Nameless says, "Big spider."
[21:15] Calael Elisheva asks, "Do... who is all going?"
[21:15] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:16] Nameless says, "....."
[21:16] Franziska Vishkar says, "Go socialize if you wish Freya. Seems we won't b talking to Eiphraem for now."
[21:17] Freya Vishkar says, "You sure? I'm here if you need me. "
[21:17] Calael Elisheva says, "I see."
[21:17] Noel Elisheva whispers something.
[21:17] Calael Elisheva says, "Will there be..."
[21:17] Calael Elisheva says, "A..."
[21:17] Calael looks around.
(Calael Elisheva)
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[21:17] Cion Invidia says, "But! Nevertheless, you're invited. Aaaaall the people."
[21:17] He turns on his heels as he overhead some strange words from the fishy one.

"....What are you talking about....?"
(Nameless)
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[21:17] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:17] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:17] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:18] The big bullish man gave a hearty chuckle at the spider's response. Without missing a beat he'd roll into an explanation of the joys of dancing.

"Why, yeah mating and communicating are a reason to dance. Heck, it's one of the funner ways to go about talking to someone."

With a deep breath he'd glance backwards at La'Ahad, giving the Ookami a wink. Specifically when he spoke of dancing being used to mate is when he glanced back. Turning back to the spider though he'd continue.

"But that's not the only reason, sometimes you just do it cause you enjoy being alive! It's for fun, like eating a pie or cracking someone's jaw in a drunken bar fight.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[21:18] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:18] La'Ahad doesn't catch that.
(La'Ahad Muhim)
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[21:18] Franziska Vishkar says, "Have fun, you're young."
[21:18] Atsumi whispers something.
[21:18] Nameless asks, "Blue girl. What are you talking about?"
[21:18] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:18] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:18] Freya Vishkar says, "Well, if I'm free for a little bit..."
[21:18] Nameless says, "Another one!? Feh, Nevermind. "
[21:19] Magdalen Elisheva says, "Aside from your people - of course."
[21:19] Franziska turns back to the Angel-lite and her husband.
(Franziska Vishkar)
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[21:19] Cion Invidia whispers something.
[21:20] Alastor G. Vishkar says, "Well. I value..."
[21:20] Calael Elisheva says, "I look forward to it then."
[21:20] Alastor G. Vishkar asks, "All people, as well. Unfortunately, there are those who just... Don't understand, yes?"
[21:20] Cion Invidia says, "It will be enjoyabe for us all, I hope."
[21:21] Alastor G. Vishkar says, "I'd love to extend my kindness to all, but some don't accept it."
[21:21] Franziska Vishkar says, "Many ignore the path of Azrael, unfortunatly."
[21:22] La'Ahad Muhim says, "I don't know anything about that."
[21:22] La'Ahad Muhim asks, "He was an angel, right?"
[21:23] The demon's mandibles twitched a bit at the final comment. So many concepts being thrown its way, mortal follies that it couldn't see the point of, but that last one held some merit. Of course, it didn't know what a 'drunken bar fight' was, but it did know the pleasure of breaking down a lesser being, breaking it down and cleaving flesh from bone to bring it into a more homogenous form for wrapping.

"I enjoy breaking bone." it responded after a moment, that odd duality rising a bit in pitch, almost akin to that of a small laugh. "But I do not eat mortal food. Nor do I see the need for pointless discussion."

Though its words were blunt, it didn't seem to hold any annoyance in its tone, at least for the moment.
(Arachane)
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[21:23] Franziska Vishkar says, "He is an angel."
[21:23] Franziska Vishkar says, "The one who loves Humanity far more than many others."
[21:24] La'Ahad tilts his head. inquisitively, but doesn't ask into it.
(La'Ahad Muhim)
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[21:24] Alastor G. Vishkar says, "She knows, doesn't she? Huangzhou spreads lies, but still uses His name."
[21:25] The white-feathered youth was taught by a Guardian. She's perhaps a little biased about what Azrael represents. History being taught by the victors and all that.

Regardless, a small nod is given. She does know the reasons why Azrael rebelled against the Angelic Council, though his story is generally much more used to talk about power corrupting.

Instead, her bright eyes pan from Alastor to Franziska as they... Talk to each other but also at her. Talking by proxy!
(Magdalen Elisheva)
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[21:26] La'Ahad hasn't the slightest idea how to dance, but he can make music that others might be more encouraged to dance to. He drops a beat with sound magic, heavy on drrums for their rhythm and a reed for its catchy tunes.
(La'Ahad Muhim)
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[21:27] Snapped off a snappy finger gun towards the spider demon. It clearly wasn't anything magical but something of superior cultural importance.

"Hey now, when your talking to Syracuse Fengari nothing is pointless. Now, come on down here and dance a jig. Really feel the rush of that andrenaline!"

His smile was as bombastic as the rest of him, clearly he found the whole idea enjoyable. Perhaps it was just the fact he'd never taught someone, let alone a spider, how to dance that made him so excited.

He'd glance over at La'Ahad for a second. It was good he'd shown some interest in Azreal. Though, he made a note to teach him about it. It was always good to spread the word of Sareen after all.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[21:28] Freya, in a boredom-induced haze, managed to notice Syracuse dancing up a storm right in the middle of Crafthold.

Right on her turf.

She points a finger at the 72 monstrosity of a Neries and says,

"Is that the best you can do?"

There was a shit-eating grin on her face. There were very few things she was good at, and ending people's careers on the dance floor was one of them.
(Freya Vishkar)
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[21:28] Ser Artaghh would inhale deeply, mimicking Kairi.
(Artaghh)
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[21:29] Franziska Vishkar says, "Huangzhou is a bunch of liars."
[21:29] Artaghh says, "Hey Kairi, Lord Alastor, Fran, Syracuse, Freya, Cion."
[21:29] Franziska Vishkar says, "They call Dawn slavers, monsters---and yet Rikona was so ready to kill her husband the moment she saw him."
[21:29] Franziska Vishkar says, "And yet they murder people based off race."
[21:29] Magdalen Elisheva says, "Well... To be fair I'm not really a fan of Lady Rikona either."
[21:29] Artaghh says, "Oh wai' tha's nae Kairi."
[21:29] Magdalen Elisheva says, "She's kind of..."
[21:30] Artaghh says, "Jus' hair like'm."
[21:30] Magdalen Elisheva says, "Stupid."
[21:30] Magdalen Elisheva says, "Like really stupid."
[21:30] Franziska Vishkar says, "I have a grudge against her."
[21:30] Franziska Vishkar says, "She nearly got me killed."
[21:30] Franziska Vishkar says, "It's... part of the reason I went into retirement."
[21:30] Eztli prods Artaghh in the ribs.
(Eztli)
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[21:30] Franziska Vishkar says, "The stress overloaded me and I just wanted to spend time with my children."
[21:30] Artaghh says, "Oh hey kid."
[21:30] Magdalen Elisheva says, "Mm. She's strong but she doesn't use the power she has responsibly. She's like a big dumb child."
[21:30] Magdalen tells this calmly. Almost matter-of-factly.
(Magdalen Elisheva)
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[21:31] Eztli says, "Hey Mister Bald. I swam in the lake an'didn't drown."
[21:31] Artaghh exclaims, "Good man!"
[21:31] Eztli nodded!
(Eztli)
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[21:31] Artaghh says, "Now double the weight'a the boulders on yer legs."
[21:31] Artaghh says, "An' add the same'ta yer arms."
[21:31] Eztli says, "Uh..."
[21:31] Eztli asks, "Could you tie rocks onto me for that?"
[21:31] Eztli says, "I can't do it myself..."
[21:32] Artaghh says, "Tha's why ye' need mithril chains."
[21:32] The arachnid had absolutely no interest, no desire and no intention of making such a fool of itself. Instead, simply to abate the strange man's desires, the demon reached out with two of its middle legs, spanning easily the distance between the two pillars with which it hung between.

When the claws made contact with the stone, the spider pushed, beginning to sway back and forth. Eyes narrowed, if the beast could frown, it would be doing so now. "My blood runs for the hunt." it responded quietly, even as it swayed back and forth to appease Syracuse. "Nothing more."
(Arachane)
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[21:32] Artaghh says, "I use'm fer makin' any boulder a trainin' weight."
[21:32] Eztli asks, "Where do I got those?"
[21:32] Artaghh says, "Ye' are in the bigges' trade city on this island."
[21:33] Artaghh asks, "Where do ye' think?"
[21:33] Eztli says, "Uh..."
[21:33] Eztli says, "I dunno iif I can really buy those, Mister Bald."
[21:33] La'Ahad gently alters the rhythm of his sound magic to match that of the spider's swaying. He replaces the reed with a plucky stringed instrument at high tempo, emulating panicked footfalls through a forest.
(La'Ahad Muhim)
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[21:33] Franziska Vishkar says, "Indeed."
[21:33] Artaghh says, "Fine, fine."
[21:34] Franziska Vishkar says, "Azrael actually created Necroamncy to free humanity of our mortality."
[21:35] Cion Invidia asks, "Kai! Did you wanna go train a bit now?"
[21:35] Franziska Vishkar says, "He hated that humans aged and died unlike angels."
[21:36] Ser Artaghh would shuffle through his cloak for a time with a steady puff of his corn cob pipe, one remaining eye briefly unfocused on the child as he searched through the confines for what he desired. Finally, with a satisfied nod, Artaghh would dredge out what appeared to be a small, clinking bag of tiny hooped mithril chains, along with a series of spikes looped through the length to be placed within any solid surface with enough driving force. "Used these when I was a green, two eyed fool, an' now I'm here. They'll ge' ye' where ye' need."

(Artaghh)
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[21:36] Artaghh whispers something.
[21:38] Looking from Franziska to Alastor, she asks, rather suddenly.

"I'd like to ask different leaders something, to see if they'd be interested in it...

An international agreement. Maybe something to ban things that everyone sees as problematic."

A momentary pause is taken;

"Like, I don't think anyone was a particular fan of the Rift created so close to your city. The one that made Nethradins that would attack your people..."

A small nod of acknowledgement given towards Franziska - that's something she's aware of. Though has mixed feelings on.

"Even so, I think that Azraelites also really didn't like the star created long ago by... Eidolon. The one that raised undead in a very un-Azrael fashion as servants to two queens who...

From what I understand did not worship Azrael."

A glance back and forth between Adjudicator and witch.

"An agreement banning things like that - large uses of magic that endangers and goes against some international principles.

Perhaps also part of that agreement something that guarantees the rights of prisoners. I hope that everyone sees that executing prisoners is a short-term solution that causes more problems then solutions..."
(Magdalen Elisheva)
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[21:39] Cion Invidia says, "New group??? And ok! Onto adventure."
[21:39] Cion Invidia asks, "...Just the moms?"
[21:40] Syracuse, the man, the myth, the legend. Looked straight at Arachane, his eyes focusing upon her eyes or rather which ever where largest. He'd give a hearty laugh as he held up his index finger to his temple. The thrill of the hunt she said? Very well he'd show here a hunt worthy of divinities and monstrosities alike!

"You've a desire for the hunt? Well watch this massacre," With a turn to La'Ahad, a joyous smile plastered across his features, "Drop me a savage beat, my man.~"

Shifted his gaze to Freya he'd now deal with her declaration, without missing a beat he'd shift his massive frame towards the girl. He'd bring up his hand to cup his chin, his head tilting to the side, a step to the girl was next, all done in synchronization to the beat of La'Ahad's drums.

"Listen here little girl, you ain't got what it takes to challenge a dance master! Better turn back or you'll walk straight into a massacre! Now step back before you're dreams become nightmares!"

So the mighty bull began to drop a hearty string of catchy lyrics, his own nascent melodious magical aptitudes starting to showcase themselves in his words. Could the Dawnish princess step up?
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[21:40] The youth picked up the chains, eyeing them up. They were well worn, The Bald Knight no doubt has given these chains a lot of use. "Geh? Oh. So I don' tie the rocks... I spike em?"

There was a nod!

"... I can do that, yuh. Lots easier than tyin' em up to me. Can I keep these? Or do you want em back?"
(Eztli)
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[21:41] Freya Vishkar says, "I am a girl of many talents. A pianist, a swordswoman, and an amataur cartoonist. "
[21:41] Eyes taken off the spider, it ceased the pointless swaying, drawing its limbs back to rest against its abdomen as it watched with curiosity. Was he going to fight the young girl? This might be interesting...
(Arachane)
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[21:41] Est whispers something.
[21:41] La'Ahad accelerates the beat even further, eschewing regular drums for a mix of wardrums for the bass portion of the music and bongos for the treble. A truly savage beat. He accompanies the varied drums with occasional primal howls.
(La'Ahad Muhim)
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[21:41] Freya Vishkar says, "But if there is one thing that puts a smile on both me and my parents faces, it's perfection in the face of adversity. "
[21:41] Freya Vishkar says, "As a lady, I'll allow you to go first."
[21:42] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:42] Freya Vishkar says, "Try not to dissapoint. "
[21:42] Est whispers something.
[21:43] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:43] Est whispers something.
[21:44] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:45] Est whispers something.
[21:46] Eztli squinted over his shoulder, towards the song and dance behind himself.
(Eztli)
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[21:46] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:46] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:47] Est whispers something.
[21:47] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:47] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:47] Est whispers something.
[21:48] Artaghh says, "Aye."
[21:48] Artaghh says, "Ye' spike the boulders to two links, pull it o'er yer back like'a harness."
[21:49] The bullish man flashed a smug smirk down at Freya, giving your opponent the first go? A foolish move, one should always strike first and strike hard. He'd tilt an ear towards La'Ahad's music. Ah, savage wardrums, a potent beat to dance by.

Now, how did that Gehennan he'd gotten friendly with show him how to dance? He'd pause for a second, his body smoothly starting to bounce with the beat of the drums. Ah! That's right, it's all about the power of the body!

He'd lower his center of gravity, bringing a mighty foot down to coneect with the earth. A small dust cloud was kicked up as he did so. yet, it'd not be stopped, as he brought the other foot up he'd clash his fist to the opposite side. His foot slammed back down. The clash of fsit to chest followed.

To the beat of the drums he'd work himself up, the sound of his feet and body echoing the ferver of the drums. As he danced he'd give a hearty primal yell in tuen with one of La'Ahad's own howls! Utilizing the bard's music to full capacity.

Yet as the dancing intensified he'd shift further from traditional Gehennan dancing to his own special blend. At the end of a clsh of flesh to flesh, himself close to the ground. He'd work himself up in a hearty gyration. Shifting his hips along with the motion, from side to side he'd sway. His feet rising high, though rather than come down violently they'd prance. Crating an odd mix of a Sarradian belly dance and a Gehennan war dance. Clearly the bull intended to open strong..
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[21:49] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:49] Artaghh says, "Couple'a spikes there, harness can be arranged'ta fi' wha' ye' need."
[21:49] Est whispers something.
[21:49] Artaghh says, "Try workin' on yer cuts agains' the stone, sheerin' off clean blocks. Easies' fer training, boulder wastes too much mass."
[21:50] Syracuse Fengari says, "An! You're go, iffin' you're still up for it."
[21:50] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:50] Freya Vishkar says, "Hmm. A savage dance. Somewhat impressive, if anything . "
[21:50] Syracuse Fengari says, "Gotta work with what I got."
[21:50] Syracuse Fengari says, "Ass and mass in spades."
[21:50] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:51] Freya Vishkar says, "Drummer? Lay down the funkiest beat you could possibly do."
[21:51] Freya Vishkar says, "I'm about to end this man's whole career. "
[21:51] Eztli says, "... Gah... I don't get it."
[21:51] Est whispers something.
[21:51] Est whispers something.
[21:51] Shizuko Megumi exclaims, "Hello La'Ahad!"
[21:51] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:52] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:52] La'Ahad creates a low-pitched rhythm of a stringed instrument and a calmer, though technically complex, set of drums. The result can only be described as funky, and he definitely doesn't shift the beat by 1/32nd on the third verse.
(La'Ahad Muhim)
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[21:52] La'Ahad Muhim exclaims, "Hi!"
[21:52] Est whispers something.
[21:53] Arachane continues to blink, noting a distinct lack of bloodshed in this 'battle'.
(Arachane)
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[21:53] Shizuko hands La'Ahad a letter.
(Shizuko Megumi)
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[21:53] Shizuko Megumi whispers something.
[21:53] La'Ahad Muhim asks, "Hmmm?"
[21:53] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[21:53] Calael turns and blinks.
(Calael Elisheva)
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[21:53] La'Ahad Muhim exclaims, "Oh!"
[21:53] La'Ahad Muhim whispers something.
[21:53] Shizuko Megumi whispers something.
[21:54] Calael Elisheva says, "I have made a fool of myself a fourth time."
[21:54] La'Ahad Muhim whispers something.
[21:54] Est says, "Correct."
[21:54] Shizuko Megumi whispers something.
[21:54] La'Ahad Muhim whispers something.
[21:54] Shizuko Megumi whispers something.
[21:54] Artaghh says, "Oh hey Shizuko."
[21:55] Shizuko Megumi asks, "Hello Artaghh, what's up?"
[21:55] Artaghh says, "When ye' can, Eztli here's goin'ta need a steel greatsword, sorta like the one I used'ta have."
[21:55] Artaghh says, "Way, way back when."
[21:55] Shizuko Megumi asks, "Hmm. What design did that one have?"
[21:55] Eztli says, "Geh? Huh? Oh, uh... Hey Miss Shizuko."
[21:56] Shizuko Megumi says, "Hello Eztli."
[21:56] Artaghh says, "I think it was kind'a like a butcher's cleaver, wide, flat."
[21:56] Artaghh says, "It's been so long..."
[21:56] Artaghh says, "Damn, near fifteen years."
[21:56] Eztli snapped out of his little daze, looking from the dancing and music to Shizuko.
(Eztli)
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[21:56] Shizuko Megumi asks, "So flat on one side? Like a giant thin wedge?"
[21:56] Artaghh says, "Yeah! Well, I think."
[21:57] Artaghh says, "An' naturally, a well deserved exchange."
[21:57] Artaghh says, "An egg fer'a sword."
[21:57] Shizuko Megumi exclaims, "Uh, sure!"
[21:58] Artaghh exclaims, "Thank ye' kindly Shizuko!"
[21:58] Shizuko Megumi asks, "Any other design choices?"
[21:58] Artaghh says, "Hmm."
[21:58] Artaghh says, "He's a wind magi, quicker than me. Bu' still energy."
[21:58] Artaghh says, "Make it sturdy. Kid'll grow in'ta it."
[21:59] Eztli asks, "... S'it gonna be heavy, too?"
[21:59] Artaghh says, "Aye."
[21:59] Shizuko Megumi asks, "Oh, right, you like heavy things right Eztli?"
[21:59] Artaghh exclaims, "Tha's how ye' ge' strong!"
[21:59] Eztli says, "Gah... I jus' got used to the Armor."
[21:59] Artaghh says, "I used it when I was trainin'."
[21:59] Artaghh says, "I only took up me mithril longsword later."
[21:59] Artaghh exclaims, "An' I still go' me axe!"
[21:59] Eztli says, "Yuh. I guess I'm ready for it. Gonna be a lotta getting used to heavy stuff again, though..."
[22:00] Shizuko Megumi says, "Ah, hello Alvi."
[22:00] Alvi Slade says, "Hello, Shizuko."
[22:00] Kairi exclaims, "Hi Miss Shizuko!"
[22:00] Shizuko Megumi says, "I can work on the cleaver after I assist Alvi with something. They've been waiting."
[22:00] Cion Invidia exclaims, "Hey Aunt!"
[22:00] Artaghh exclaims, "I like yer' new hair Kairi!"
[22:00] Shizuko Megumi exclaims, "Hello Kairi!"
[22:00] Alvi Slade says, "Ah, right."
[22:00] Kairi exclaims, "Oh- hi Ser Artaghh! And- thank you!"
[22:00] Eztli says, "No rush Miss Shizuko. Thank you lots."
[22:01] Cion Invidia says, "And yes, its very pretty hair...a lighter blue. Less...poofy. Cute."
[22:01] Cion Invidia says, "And....hm. Guess we can ask when they come back, Kai."
[22:01] Kairi asks, "Why do you call me Kai?"
[22:01] To be honest, his dance was impressive. Certainly uncouth and savage, but impressive on a level.

But Freya was in the audience of her parents. If she was going to bust out quite possibly the most stylish dance she knew, she was going to do it now.
She reached into her back pocket, and pulled out a small white hat.

She pauses, allowing the new beat to take hold in the atmosphere, and flips the hat up, landing perfectly on her head, her right hand moving to the hat and her left on her hip.

A lull in the song, and then?

Lights.

Her eyes and skin lit up, matching the beat with a visible display of her Rieka as a funky drum beat played. She slowly pulled her right hand down along a series of hip-thrusts.

Transitioning into a kick with her left and twirling both hands, sending her right palm-down. The moves are sharp, incredibly sharp.

She twirls her whole body, pointing her right to the right, then her left and to the left, and then crossing her chest with her right, grunting along the beat with these moves.

Freya repeated this series of moves with more of a focus on the right, grooving along this funky beat. But this was all preparation for the true showstopper.

She paused, and took a step with her left... but she moved backwards. Her body looked like it was walking forwards, but she moonwalked a circle around Syracuse, like the grass below her was made of ice.

Her moves were smooth, her hips were shaking, and with a final set of poses, she pointed back at Syracuse, one hand on her hat, giving out a victorious ,
"YEAH!"
(Freya Vishkar)
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[22:02] Arachane says, "..."
[22:02] Eztli says, "..."
[22:03] Eztli glanced back to the dancing madness behind himself. At a loss of words.
(Eztli)
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[22:03] Calael Elisheva whispers something.
[22:04] La'Ahad returns to the original mood of his music, maintaining the same drums but adding in another instrument to represent the more unique aspects of Syracuse's previous dancing style. It sounds like war, but somehow a happy war.
(La'Ahad Muhim)
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[22:05] Shizuko Megumi whispers something.
[22:05] Alvi Slade whispers something.
[22:05] Alvi Slade whispers something.
[22:05] Alvi Slade whispers something.
[22:05] Alvi Slade whispers something.
[22:05] Alvi Slade whispers something.
[22:05] Shizuko Megumi whispers something.
[22:06] Alvi Slade whispers something.
[22:06] Alvi Slade whispers something.
[22:06] Cion Invidia says, "Uh? I dunno. Just a shorter version of Kairi. Like Chroma calls you Bubblies. A nick name."
[22:06] Kairi says, "Oh. Alright."
[22:07] Shizuko Megumi says, "Right, uh. I can probably forge the cleaver now."
[22:07] The heavily sweating man would hook his thumbs in his belt. He'd give a chuckle at the younger girl, before finally giving a small bow. He was after all, he didn't like to beat children to badly.

"Fantastic Freya! Why, I could tell that you pulled that deeeep," He'd point at the pit of his stomach as he spoke, "Part of you're soul. An so, in respect. I shall concede this dance off."

After he'd spoken he'd give a vigorous clap. It'd been a powerful contest, and what was better than displaying one's talent and dedication?
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[22:08] La'Ahad drops the music and runs to bed.
(La'Ahad Muhim)
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[22:08] Eztli says, "... Dance... Off? Gah... Weird... "
[22:09] Cion Invidia whispers something.
[22:09] Syracuse Fengari says, "Did that little. . .I'll get him next time."
[22:09] Eztli asks, "... Er... What didja say Miss Shizuko?"
[22:09] Freya Vishkar says, "It was the ultimate display of strength and skill."
[22:09] Shizuko Megumi asks, "Eztli, other than a cleaver would you like any specifics?"
[22:09] Freya Vishkar says, "But, I'm a little tired. You wern't bad, Syracuse. "
[22:10] Eztli says, "Uh... I dunno. I think I'm okay. Well. Y'know. After I get the big sword."
[22:10] Eztli nodded!
(Eztli)
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[22:10] Shizuko Megumi says, "Okay, i'll go forge it now."
[22:10] Syracuse Fengari says, "Naturally, perhaps next time I'll emerge the victor."
[22:10] Eztli asks, "'Kay! Need me to come with? Or nah?"
[22:10] Chroma Zanders asks, "Wazzup?"
[22:10] Syracuse Fengari asks, "Do you see big ol'spider?"
[22:10] Syracuse Fengari says, "The joys of dancing."
[22:10] Shizuko Megumi says, "That's okay, i'll bring back your sword."
[22:10] Shizuko Megumi exclaims, "Hello Chroma!"
[22:10] Syracuse Fengari says, "Just look at our smug arrogant faces, you know you want to feel that feeling of achievement."
[22:10] Eztli exclaims, "'Kay! Thanks Miss Shizuko!"
[22:10] Shizuko hands Chroma a letter.
(Shizuko Megumi)
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[22:10] Chroma Zanders exclaims, "Hey Shizu!"
[22:10] Chroma Zanders asks, "Oh?"
[22:10] Shizuko Megumi whispers something.
[22:10] Chroma Zanders asks, "Aaaaaah, you too?"
[22:10] Eztli walked up to Syracuse. Prodding him in the ribs. Perplexed. "... What were ya doin'?"
(Eztli)
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[22:10] Chroma Zanders says, "Sweet."
[22:11] Arachane shifts its eyes back to the dark-skinned man. It scraped its mandibles together idly, regarding his words, and their actions. "That was... ridiculous."
(Arachane)
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[22:11] Chroma Zanders says, "I'll RSVP with Morgan."
[22:11] Freya Vishkar says, "It's easy to learn how to be fast and hit something. "
[22:11] Kairi whispers something.
[22:11] Freya Vishkar says, "It's not so easy to do that to a beat. "
[22:11] Shizuko Megumi exclaims, "Okay, sounds good!"
[22:11] Shizuko Megumi exclaims, "I need to go forge a sword, see ya Chroma!"
[22:11] Chroma nods to Shizu, happily. Though dreads wearing another suit.
(Chroma Zanders)
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[22:12] Chroma Zanders exclaims, "Alright!"
[22:13] Syracuse's rock hard ribs resisted the would be assassin's strike. He'd look down with a smug smirk, oh so smirky, oh so smuggy.

"Dancing, of course."

He'd then look back up to Arachane, leveling a finger at them. Loudly declaring with utmost confidence.

"It's to late! The spirit of dance has been shown to you. You shall find yourself shaking your rear, tapping your feet, clicking your mandibles to a beat.An' when you feel the irresistible urge to boogy!"

He'd then give a little chuckle and shrug.

"Come find me, I'm always down to dance."
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[22:14] Alastor G. Vishkar whispers something.
[22:15] Eztli says, "... You dance funny."
[22:15] Alastor G. Vishkar whispers something.
[22:15] Syracuse Fengari asks, "That's cause it's fun to dance. So, why not do it funny?"
[22:15] Artaghh says, "Hmm."
[22:15] Cion Invidia whispers something.
[22:16] Artaghh says, "Syracuse has won this day."
[22:16] Eztli squinted at the larger fellow. Unsure if that statement was right or not. "... Uh... I guess?"
(Eztli)
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[22:16] Chroma Zanders says, "H---OLLLLLY...wow, that little spider got B I G. Nice meeting you..."
[22:16] Brought a finger to his lips and shooshed Artaghh, clearly he'd already conceded to Freya. He was a man, and what kind of man wouldn't let a child win? Nevermind that there was literally only a two year gap in age.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[22:17] Chroma looks up at the humongous spider and throws a hand up for what may be the coolest high five ever performed.
(Chroma Zanders)
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[22:17] Freya Vishkar says, "I don't agree, Artagh. "
[22:17] The white-winged youth hears the whispers of the undead, gazing upon them curiously. A blink-blink is given towards the contents of their whisper!

Her response is spoken in that upbeat tone of hers;

"Oh! Hello, mister. I think that there is a chance - but that someone neutral needs to help pull it together.

I'll talk to Sir Eiphraem about it. I think he'd be able to help a lot for getting a middleground. Even if not everyone signs it, but it's publicly signed by many.

The people of Huangzhou are quite different then their leaders, and if they can publicly see how regressive and petty their leaders are being... They can exert pressure to make them sign too."
(Magdalen Elisheva)
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[22:17] Eztli says, "... Ohp. Hi again, Miss Shizuko"
[22:17] Artaghh says, "See Freya."
[22:18] Artaghh says, "Ye' are young an' foolish."
[22:18] Shizuko offers Eztli a giant cleaver greatsword. She looks like she's having slight problems with the weight of it.
(Shizuko Megumi)
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[22:18] Artaghh says, "One day ye' will dance as well as Syracuse."
[22:19] Kairi whispers something.
[22:19] Kairi looks down slightly as she whispers to Cion, frowning.
(Kairi)
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[22:20] Said spider was in the process of attempting to retreat back into its nest, to be away from all this ridiculous folly, only to be approached once more. With a soft hiss that served as some semblance of a dejected sigh, the spider lowered itself once more.

Eight eyes shifted from the purple haired female, the one proclaiming her desire to dance, to which the demon only gave the briefest of scrapes of its chitinous armor in response, to the red-haired male that was now addressing it. The beast stared in silence for a long moment, before speaking, that twin voice of dark growls overlayed by femininity seeming to huff out a response in annoyance.

"What."
(Arachane)
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[22:21] The youth turned away from the Dancing, punchable man to take the offered blade. Despite his energy training, he was already under a lot of pressure from his armor alone. Pressing this thing to a shoulder didn't help. But he already knew full well he'd get used to it in time.

Unfurtunately in time was future him. Not present him. "... Ghak... S'uh... S'heavy alright." admitted the Gehennan, trying not to drop the thing. He was supposed to be training his grip after all. It'd be awkward to drop it on Artaghhs feet.

"... Ghak... Thanks Miss Shizuko."
(Eztli)
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[22:21] Shizuko Megumi exclaims, "You're welcome!"
[22:21] Syracuse Fengari says, "By the stars, she's adorable. Welp, I've done my good deed for the day."
[22:21] Shizuko Megumi says, "I can't enchant it just yet, busy as per usual."
[22:22] Eztli says, "It's okay, Miss Shizuko. Purple can help me wiith that. She wants to train Enchantin' stuff anyways."
[22:22] Eztli nodded!
(Eztli)
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[22:22] Shizuko Megumi exclaims, "Take care Eztli!"
[22:22] Cion Invidia whispers something.
[22:22] Eztli exclaims, "Yuh. You too Miss Shizuko!"
[22:23] Kairi whispers something.
[22:23] Kairi whispers something.
[22:23] Cion perks up at that, she was always so energetic at the best of times.
(Cion Invidia)
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[22:23] Kairi whispers something.
[22:24] Without missing a beat the rather large Neries shifted his gaze towards the tavern. He hadn't had the chance to even give him his gift. Oh, wait he'd noticed during the dance off Shizuko was a mailwoman!

He'd shift his gaze to the Kitsune, he'd go to give a wave. Then he remembered that La'Ahad had stated that he'd went years at one point without seeing here. Yep, that killed that idea.

With a shrug he turned about, tousling Freya's hair as he started his way back to Dawmn.
(Syracuse Fengari)